When was Smith River (Lower) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 13, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is Smith River (Lower) stocked?

Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 29 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May and October.

Is Smith River (Lower) stocked often?

Stocked more often than 78% of Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

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

Rainbow trout (41 stockings); Brook trout (8 stockings); Tiger trout (1 stocking).

Smith River (Lower) trout stocking

Henry County, Virginia · stream · 788 ft elevation

Smith River (Lower) was last stocked 4 weeks ago (Oct 13, 2026). We have 81 stockings on record since Oct 6, 2016, 8 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May and October. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout.

Last stocked

4 weeks ago

Oct 13, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

8 stockings

Water temperature

45°F

Cool for trout

Stocked more often than 78% of Virginia waters 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 (Lower)

Tonight
37°F
Clear
wind 3 mph
Monday
68°F
Sunny
wind 2 to 13 mph
Monday Night
35°F
Clear
wind 3 mph
Tuesday
71°F
Sunny
wind 1 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
41°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 mph
Veterans Day
70°F
Sunny
wind 2 mph

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

When is Smith River (Lower) stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May and October. Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 29 days.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026	1	1	1	2	1		1
2025	1		2	2	1		1		1
2024	1	1	2	2			1	1
2023		1	2	2	1		1		1
2022	1	1	1	2	1		1		1
2021	1		1	1	2		1		1
2020	1	1	2	1		1	1	1	1
2019	1	1	2	1	2		1		1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Rainbow trout	41
Trout	40
Brook trout	8
Tiger trout	1

Stocking history

20267 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous	Water
Oct 13Latest Tuesday · 4 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	21 weeks	46°F
May 19 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	20 days
Apr 29 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	20 days
Apr 9 Thursday	Rainbow trout	29 days
Mar 11 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	3 weeks
Feb 18 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	44 days
Jan 5 Monday	Rainbow trout	19 days

20258 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Dec 17 Wednesday	Rainbow troutTiger trout	11 weeks
Oct 1 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	20 weeks
May 14 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	3 weeks
Apr 23 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	16 days
Apr 7 Monday	Rainbow trout	12 days
Mar 26 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	3 weeks
Mar 5 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	37 days
Jan 27 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	10 weeks

20248 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 18 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	47 days
Oct 2 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	156 days
Apr 29 Monday	Rainbow trout	18 days
Apr 11 Thursday	Brook troutRainbow trout	20 days
Mar 22 Friday	Brook troutRainbow trout	16 days
Mar 6 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	23 days
Feb 12 Monday	Rainbow trout	20 days
Jan 23 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	39 days

20238 stockings

Dec 15 rainbow trout
Oct 3 rainbow trout
May 22 rainbow trout
Apr 26 brook trout, rainbow trout
Apr 18 rainbow trout
Mar 29 brook trout, rainbow trout
Mar 7 rainbow trout
Feb 6 rainbow trout

20228 stockings

Dec 12 rainbow trout
Oct 5 rainbow trout
May 10 rainbow trout
Apr 25 rainbow trout
Apr 12 rainbow trout
Mar 16 brook trout, rainbow trout
Feb 28 brook trout, rainbow trout
Jan 19 rainbow trout

20217 stockings

Dec 6 rainbow trout
Oct 6 rainbow trout
May 18 trout
May 3 trout
Apr 5 trout
Mar 10 trout
Jan 25 trout

20209 stockings

Dec 28 trout
Nov 4 trout
Oct 6 trout
Jun 2 trout
Apr 6 trout
Mar 31 trout
Mar 17 trout
Feb 12 trout
Jan 22 trout

20199 stockings

Dec 11 trout
Oct 1 trout
May 29 trout
May 16 trout
Apr 8 trout
Mar 27 trout
Mar 12 trout
Feb 27 trout
Jan 25 trout

20187 stockings

Oct 18 trout
May 21 trout
May 2 trout
Apr 23 trout
Apr 2 trout
Mar 5 trout
Jan 31 trout

20179 stockings

Dec 6 trout
Oct 11 trout
May 30 trout
Apr 18 trout
Apr 5 trout
Mar 29 trout
Mar 8 trout
Jan 26 trout
Jan 4 trout

20161 stocking

Oct 6 trout

Water: the daily high at the nearest USGS gage on the stocking day, where the gage has it.

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 (Lower)?

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 (Lower)

Smith River (Dam)stream · 1 mistocked Apr 14, 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 (Lower)

When was Smith River (Lower) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 13, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is Smith River (Lower) stocked?: Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 29 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May and October.
Is Smith River (Lower) stocked often?: Stocked more often than 78% of Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Smith River (Lower)?: Rainbow trout (41 stockings); Brook trout (8 stockings); Tiger trout (1 stocking).
How warm is the water near Smith River (Lower)?: The USGS gage read 45°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.