When was South Branch Potomac River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is South Branch Potomac River stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 34 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January, March to May and November.

Is South Branch Potomac River 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 South Branch Potomac River?

Rainbow trout (23 stockings); Brook trout (10 stockings); Brown trout (5 stockings); Tiger trout (3 stockings).

South Branch Potomac River trout stocking

Highland County, Virginia · stream · 2,674 ft elevation

South Branch Potomac River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 12, 2026). We have 50 stockings on record since Dec 5, 2016, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in January, March to May and November. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 12, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

On record

50 stockings

since Dec 5, 2016

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

Weather at South Branch Potomac River

Overnight
30°F
Mostly Clear
wind 17 mph
Monday
49°F
Sunny
wind 10 to 20 mph
Monday Night
31°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 5 to 9 mph
Tuesday
61°F
Sunny
wind 7 to 12 mph
Tuesday Night
37°F
Mostly Clear
wind 3 to 7 mph
Veterans Day
62°F
Sunny
wind 2 to 6 mph

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

When is South Branch Potomac River stocked?

Most stockings come in January, March to May and November. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 34 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of South Branch Potomac River 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
2025		1	1	1	1	1	1
2024	1		1	1	1	1
2023	1		1	1	1		1
2022	1		1	1	1	1
2021	1		1	1	1	1
2020	1		1	1	1	1
2019	1		1	1	1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Trout	25
Rainbow trout	23
Brook trout	10
Brown trout	5
Tiger trout	3

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
May 12Latest Tuesday	Rainbow trout	4 weeks
Apr 14 Tuesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	34 days
Mar 11 Wednesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	83 days

20256 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Dec 18 Thursday	Rainbow trout	36 days
Nov 12 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	26 weeks
May 14 Wednesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	23 days
Apr 21 Monday	Rainbow trout	6 weeks
Mar 10 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	25 days
Feb 13 Thursday	Rainbow trout	99 days

20245 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 6 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	177 days
May 13 Monday	Brown troutRainbow troutTiger trout	20 days
Apr 23 Tuesday	Brook troutTiger trout	39 days
Mar 15 Friday	Brown troutRainbow trout	51 days
Jan 24 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	26 days

20235 stockings

Dec 29 rainbow trout
May 8 brown trout, rainbow trout
Apr 24 brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout
Mar 10 brook trout, rainbow trout
Jan 20 rainbow trout

20225 stockings

Nov 15 rainbow trout
May 10 brown trout, rainbow trout
Apr 25 brook trout
Mar 10 brook trout, rainbow trout, tiger trout
Jan 11 brook trout, rainbow trout

20215 stockings

Nov 1 rainbow trout
May 4 trout
Apr 21 trout
Mar 11 trout
Jan 27 trout

20205 stockings

Nov 19 trout
May 4 trout
Apr 20 trout
Mar 18 trout
Jan 21 trout

20195 stockings

Nov 6 trout
May 1 trout
Apr 15 trout
Mar 13 trout
Jan 11 trout

20185 stockings

Nov 1 trout
May 8 trout
Apr 17 trout
Mar 16 trout
Jan 25 trout

20175 stockings

Dec 1 trout
May 1 trout
Apr 17 trout
Mar 16 trout
Jan 20 trout

20161 stocking

Dec 5 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 South Branch Potomac River?

Highland 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 South Branch Potomac River

Bullpasture Riverstream · 18 mistocked Oct 9, 2026
Bullpasture Riverstream · 18 mistocked Oct 9, 2026
North River (Natural Chimneys)stream · 19 mistocked May 28, 2026
North River (Upper)stream · 19 mistocked May 4, 2026
Braley Pondpond · 20 mistocked Oct 26, 2026
Spring Runstream · 21 mistocked Oct 6, 2026
Cowpasture Riverstream · 21 mistocked Oct 20, 2026
Elkhorn Lakelake · 22 mistocked Oct 13, 2026

All stocked waters in Highland County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about South Branch Potomac River

When was South Branch Potomac River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is South Branch Potomac River stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 34 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January, March to May and November.
Is South Branch Potomac River 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 South Branch Potomac River?: Rainbow trout (23 stockings); Brook trout (10 stockings); Brown trout (5 stockings); Tiger trout (3 stockings).