When was South Fork Holston River (Lower) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 5, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is South Fork Holston River (Lower) stocked?

Stocked 7 times in 2026, about every 34 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April.

Is South Fork Holston River (Lower) 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 (Lower)?

Rainbow trout (28 stockings); Brown trout (12 stockings); Brook trout (8 stockings); Tiger trout (2 stockings).

South Fork Holston River (Lower) trout stocking

Smyth County, Virginia · stream · 2,103 ft elevation

South Fork Holston River (Lower) was last stocked 5 weeks ago (Oct 5, 2026). We have 81 stockings on record since Oct 18, 2016, 7 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, tiger trout.

Last stocked

5 weeks ago

Oct 5, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

7 stockings

On record

81 stockings

since Oct 18, 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.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: S F HOLSTON RIVER AT RIVERSIDE, NEAR CHILHOWIE, VA (under 1 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 38 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.83 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 38 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at South Fork Holston River (Lower)

This Afternoon
68°F
Mostly Sunny
6% rain · wind 7 mph
Tonight
49°F
Patchy Fog
2% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday
66°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 1 to 9 mph
Friday Night
35°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 7 mph
Saturday
56°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 6 to 10 mph
Saturday Night
28°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 6 mph

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

When is South Fork Holston River (Lower) stocked?

Most stockings come in March to April. Stocked 7 times in 2026, about every 34 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of South Fork Holston River (Lower) 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	1		2	2	1	1	1
2024		1	1	2	2	1	1
2023		1	2	2	1	1	1
2022	1		2	2	1	1		1
2021		1	2	2	1	1	1
2020	1		2	2	1	1		1
2019		1	2	2	1	1	1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Trout	40
Rainbow trout	28
Brown trout	12
Brook trout	8
Tiger trout	2

Stocking history

20267 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Oct 5Latest Monday · 5 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	132 days
May 26 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	34 days
Apr 22 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	12 days
Apr 10 Friday	Brook troutTiger trout	22 days
Mar 19 Thursday	Brown trout	16 days
Mar 3 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	50 days
Jan 12 Monday	Rainbow trout	66 days

20258 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 7 Friday	Rainbow trout	29 days
Oct 9 Thursday	Brook trout	143 days
May 19 Monday	Rainbow trout	27 days
Apr 22 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	12 days
Apr 10 Thursday	Rainbow trout	17 days
Mar 24 Monday	Brown trout	23 days
Mar 1 Saturday	Brown troutRainbow trout	45 days
Jan 15 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	72 days

20248 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 4 Monday	Brown trout	27 days
Oct 8 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	131 days
May 30 Thursday	Brook troutRainbow troutTiger trout	27 days
May 3 Friday	Brook troutBrown troutRainbow trout	1 week
Apr 26 Friday	Brook trout	18 days
Apr 8 Monday	Brook troutRainbow trout	34 days
Mar 5 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	22 days
Feb 12 Monday	Rainbow trout	90 days

20238 stockings

Nov 14 brown trout
Oct 12 brown trout
May 16 brook trout, brown trout
Apr 25 brook trout
Apr 8 rainbow trout
Mar 21 rainbow trout
Mar 10 brown trout
Feb 3 brown trout

20228 stockings

Dec 1 rainbow trout
Oct 7 rainbow trout
May 17 brown trout, rainbow trout
Apr 27 rainbow trout
Apr 9 rainbow trout
Mar 29 rainbow trout
Mar 11 rainbow trout
Jan 14 rainbow trout

20218 stockings

Nov 12 rainbow trout
Oct 20 brown trout
May 24 trout
Apr 26 trout
Apr 7 trout
Mar 18 trout
Mar 1 trout
Feb 5 trout

20208 stockings

Dec 15 trout
Oct 13 trout
May 26 trout
Apr 24 trout
Apr 11 trout
Mar 18 trout
Mar 2 trout
Jan 15 trout

20198 stockings

Nov 1 trout
Oct 4 trout
May 18 trout
Apr 20 trout
Apr 2 trout
Mar 22 trout
Mar 8 trout
Feb 8 trout

20188 stockings

Dec 3 trout
Oct 10 trout
May 19 trout
Apr 21 trout
Apr 2 trout
Mar 20 trout
Mar 8 trout
Jan 23 trout

20178 stockings

Nov 9 trout
Oct 11 trout
May 20 trout
Apr 21 trout
Apr 8 trout
Mar 24 trout
Mar 7 trout
Feb 15 trout

20162 stockings

Dec 16 trout
Oct 18 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 (Lower)?

Smyth 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 South Fork Holston River (Lower)

Middle Fork Holston River (Chilhowie)stream · 3 mistocked Oct 19, 2026
South Fork Holston River (Buller Dam)stream · 6 mistocked Oct 2, 2026
Beartree Lakelake · 8 mistocked May 29, 2025
Hurricane Creekstream · 8 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Middle Fork Holston River (Marion)stream · 8 mistocked Oct 19, 2026
Whitetop Laurel (Upper)stream · 8 mistocked Oct 7, 2026
Comers Creekstream · 8 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Straight Branchstream · 9 mistocked Oct 23, 2025

All stocked waters in Smyth County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about South Fork Holston River (Lower)

When was South Fork Holston River (Lower) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 5, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is South Fork Holston River (Lower) stocked?: Stocked 7 times in 2026, about every 34 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April.
Is South Fork Holston River (Lower) 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 (Lower)?: Rainbow trout (28 stockings); Brown trout (12 stockings); Brook trout (8 stockings); Tiger trout (2 stockings).