When was South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 2, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam) stocked?

Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 19 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May and October.

Is South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam) stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Smyth County (81 stocking days on record). 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 South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam)?

Rainbow trout (39 stockings); Brook trout (4 stockings); Brown trout (1 stocking).

South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam) trout stocking

Smyth County, Virginia · stream · 2,340 ft elevation

South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam) was last stocked 5 weeks ago (Oct 2, 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, brown trout.

Last stocked

5 weeks ago

Oct 2, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

8 stockings

On record

81 stockings

since Oct 6, 2016

Tied for the most stocked water in Smyth County (81 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 78% of Virginia waters on our record.

Weather at South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam)

This Afternoon
53°F
Sunny
wind 9 mph
Tonight
33°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 1 to 5 mph
Sunday
60°F
Sunny
wind 1 to 7 mph
Sunday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 7 to 12 mph
Monday
59°F
Sunny
wind 7 to 13 mph
Monday Night
39°F
Clear
wind 6 mph

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

When is South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam) stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May and October. Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 19 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam) by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Trout	40
Rainbow trout	39
Brook trout	4
Brown trout	1

Stocking history

20267 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Oct 2Latest Friday · 5 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	19 weeks
May 22 Friday	Rainbow trout	4 weeks
Apr 24 Friday	Rainbow trout	15 days
Apr 9 Thursday	Rainbow trout	15 days
Mar 25 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	19 days
Mar 6 Friday	Rainbow trout	2 weeks
Feb 20 Friday	Rainbow trout	99 days

202510 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 13 Thursday	Rainbow trout	5 weeks
Oct 9 Thursday	Rainbow trout	19 weeks
May 29 Thursday	Rainbow trout	20 days
May 9 Friday	Rainbow trout	11 days
Apr 28 Monday	Brook troutBrown troutRainbow trout	17 days
Apr 11 Friday	Rainbow trout	2 weeks
Mar 28 Friday	Rainbow trout	2 weeks
Mar 14 Friday	Rainbow trout	2 weeks
Feb 28 Friday	Rainbow trout	4 days
Feb 24 Monday	Rainbow trout	276 days

20245 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
May 24 Friday	Brook trout	2 weeks
May 10 Friday	Brook trout	17 days
Apr 23 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	12 days
Apr 11 Thursday	Rainbow trout	59 days
Feb 12 Monday	Rainbow trout	47 days

20238 stockings

Dec 27 rainbow trout
Nov 17 rainbow trout
Oct 25 rainbow trout
May 11 rainbow trout
Apr 28 rainbow trout
Apr 14 rainbow trout
Mar 23 rainbow trout
Feb 17 rainbow trout

20228 stockings

Dec 5 rainbow trout
Nov 18 rainbow trout
Oct 20 rainbow trout
May 27 rainbow trout
May 4 brook trout, rainbow trout
Apr 19 rainbow trout
Apr 1 rainbow trout
Feb 17 rainbow trout

20218 stockings

Dec 10 rainbow trout
Nov 22 rainbow trout
Oct 28 rainbow trout
May 25 trout
Apr 22 trout
Mar 25 trout
Feb 9 trout
Jan 13 trout

20209 stockings

Dec 8 trout
Nov 30 trout
Oct 22 trout
May 27 trout
May 5 trout
Apr 10 trout
Mar 20 trout
Mar 5 trout
Jan 22 trout

20197 stockings

Dec 10 trout
Oct 4 trout
May 17 trout
May 2 trout
Apr 8 trout
Mar 21 trout
Mar 1 trout

20188 stockings

Dec 18 trout
Nov 30 trout
Oct 18 trout
May 24 trout
May 4 trout
Apr 12 trout
Mar 21 trout
Feb 9 trout

20178 stockings

Dec 15 trout
Nov 29 trout
Oct 19 trout
May 30 trout
Apr 28 trout
Mar 27 trout
Feb 23 trout
Jan 20 trout

20163 stockings

Dec 12 trout
Nov 2 trout
Oct 6 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 Fork Holston River (Buller Dam)?

Smyth 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 Fork Holston River (Buller Dam)

Comers Creekstream · 3 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Hurricane Creekstream · 3 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Fox Creekstream · 5 mistocked May 7, 2026
Staley Creekstream · 5 mistocked Oct 15, 2026
Middle Fork Holston River (Marion)stream · 5 mistocked Oct 19, 2026
Dickey Creekstream · 6 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
South Fork Holston River (Lower)stream · 6 mistocked Oct 5, 2026
Big Wilson Creekstream · 7 mistocked Oct 14, 2026

All stocked waters in Smyth County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam)

When was South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 2, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam) stocked?: Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 19 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May and October.
Is South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam) stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Smyth County (81 stocking days on record). 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 South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam)?: Rainbow trout (39 stockings); Brook trout (4 stockings); Brown trout (1 stocking).