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 April.

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

Rainbow trout (7 stockings); Tiger trout (1 stocking).

How warm is the water near Smith River (Dam)?

The USGS gage read 44°F on Sep 25. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Smith River (Dam) trout stocking

Henry County, Virginia · stream

Smith River (Dam) was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 14, 2026). We have 8 stockings on record since Apr 17, 2025, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, tiger trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 14, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

Water temperature

44°F

Cold for trout

River conditions

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

Water temperature: 44°F
Flow: 137 cfs; lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.78 ft

Cold for trout. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 45 °F on Sep 24. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 136 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:10 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Smith River (Dam)

Tonight
47°F
Clear
wind 5 mph
Friday
74°F
Sunny
wind 8 mph
Friday Night
49°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph
Saturday
80°F
Sunny
wind 6 mph
Saturday Night
50°F
Clear
wind 2 to 6 mph
Sunday
80°F
Sunny
wind 7 mph

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

When is Smith River (Dam) stocked?

Most stockings come in April. 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	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026	1	1	1	1
2025				1	1						1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Typical size
Rainbow trout	7
Tiger trout	1

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
Apr 14, 2026	Rainbow trout
Mar 11, 2026	Rainbow trout
Feb 18, 2026	Rainbow trout
Jan 20, 2026	Rainbow trout
Nov 18, 2025	Rainbow trout
Nov 18, 2025	Tiger trout
May 14, 2025	Rainbow trout
Apr 17, 2025	Rainbow 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.

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.

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Stocked waters near Smith River (Dam)

Smith River (Lower)stream · 1 mistocked May 19, 2026
Runnett Bag Creekstream · 11 mistocked May 8, 2026
Pigg Riverstream · 13 mistocked May 8, 2026
Franklin County Park Pondpond · 14 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
Rockcastle Creekstream · 14 mistocked May 13, 2026
South Mayo River (North Fork)stream · 17 mistocked Apr 10, 2026
South Mayo River (South Fork)stream · 17 mistocked Apr 10, 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 April.
What kind of trout are stocked in Smith River (Dam)?: Rainbow trout (7 stockings); Tiger trout (1 stocking).
How warm is the water near Smith River (Dam)?: The USGS gage read 44°F on Sep 25. Trout are sluggish below about 45°F. Fish slow and deep, midday is often best.