When was Smith River (Dam) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 14, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is Smith River (Dam) stocked?

Stocked 4 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 29 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January, March to April and November to December.

Is Smith River (Dam) stocked often?

Stocked about as often as a typical Virginia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Smith River (Dam)?

Rainbow trout (25 stockings); Brook trout (10 stockings); Tiger trout (2 stockings).

Smith River (Dam) trout stocking

Henry County, Virginia · stream · 788 ft elevation

Smith River (Dam) was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 14, 2026). We have 50 stockings on record since Oct 14, 2016, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in January, March to April and November to December. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Apr 14, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

Water temperature

45°F

Cool for trout

Stocked about as often as a typical Virginia water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: SMITH RIVER NEAR PHILPOTT, VA (1 km away).

Water temperature: 45°F
Flow: 83 cfs; lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.55 ft

Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 46 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 83 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:10 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Smith River (Dam)

Overnight
38°F
Clear
wind 1 mph
Monday
67°F
Sunny
wind 2 to 10 mph
Monday Night
37°F
Clear
wind 2 mph
Tuesday
71°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
41°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 mph
Veterans Day
70°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Smith River (Dam) stocked?

Most stockings come in January, March to April and November to December. Stocked 4 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 29 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Smith River (Dam) by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Nov	Dec
2026	1	1	1	1
2025			1	1	1	1
2024			1	1	1	1	1
2023	1		1	1	1	1	1
2022	1		1	1		1
2021	1		1		1	1	1
2020		1		1	1	1	1
2019	1	1	1	1		1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Rainbow trout	25
Trout	25
Brook trout	10
Tiger trout	2

Stocking history

20264 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Apr 14Latest Tuesday	Rainbow trout	34 days
Mar 11 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	3 weeks
Feb 18 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	29 days
Jan 20 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	9 weeks

20254 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 18 Tuesday	Rainbow troutTiger trout	188 days
May 14 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	27 days
Apr 17 Thursday	Rainbow trout	36 days
Mar 12 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	99 days

20245 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Dec 3 Tuesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	26 days
Nov 7 Thursday	Brook troutRainbow trout	26 weeks
May 9 Thursday	Brook troutRainbow troutTiger trout	23 days
Apr 16 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	29 days
Mar 18 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	82 days

20236 stockings

Dec 27 rainbow trout
Nov 13 rainbow trout
May 9 brook trout, rainbow trout
Apr 13 rainbow trout
Mar 16 brook trout, rainbow trout
Jan 24 brook trout, rainbow trout

20224 stockings

Nov 7 brook trout, rainbow trout
Apr 14 rainbow trout
Mar 14 brook trout, rainbow trout
Jan 29 brook trout, rainbow trout

20215 stockings

Dec 20 rainbow trout
Nov 3 rainbow trout
May 12 trout
Mar 23 trout
Jan 28 trout

20205 stockings

Dec 14 trout
Nov 10 trout
May 13 trout
Apr 1 trout
Feb 25 trout

20196 stockings

Dec 31 trout
Nov 5 trout
Apr 15 trout
Mar 15 trout
Feb 15 trout
Jan 11 trout

20184 stockings

Nov 1 trout
Apr 13 trout
Mar 13 trout
Feb 8 trout

20176 stockings

Dec 19 trout
Oct 31 trout
Apr 17 trout
Mar 13 trout
Feb 23 trout
Jan 20 trout

20161 stocking

Oct 14 trout

From Virginia fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Virginia fishing regulations.

Where is Smith River (Dam)?

Henry County, Virginia. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Virginia fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Smith River (Dam)

Smith River (Lower)stream · 1 mistocked Oct 13, 2026
Runnett Bag Creekstream · 11 mistocked May 8, 2026
Pigg Riverstream · 13 mistocked Oct 9, 2026
Franklin County Park Pondpond · 14 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
Rockcastle Creekstream · 14 mistocked Oct 13, 2026
South Mayo River (North Fork)stream · 17 mistocked Oct 19, 2026
South Mayo River (South Fork)stream · 17 mistocked Oct 19, 2026
Poorhouse Creekstream · 17 mistocked Apr 10, 2026

All stocked waters in Henry County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about Smith River (Dam)

When was Smith River (Dam) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 14, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is Smith River (Dam) stocked?: Stocked 4 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 29 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January, March to April and November to December.
Is Smith River (Dam) stocked often?: Stocked about as often as a typical Virginia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Smith River (Dam)?: Rainbow trout (25 stockings); Brook trout (10 stockings); Tiger trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near Smith River (Dam)?: The USGS gage read 45°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.