When was South River (Catch and Release section) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 1, 2026 (brown trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

How often is South River (Catch and Release section) stocked?

It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.

What kind of trout are stocked in South River (Catch and Release section)?

Brown trout (4 stockings); Rainbow trout (3 stockings).

South River (Catch and Release section) trout stocking

Augusta County, Virginia · stream

South River (Catch and Release section) was last stocked 5 months ago (May 1, 2026). We have 7 stockings on record since May 3, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 1, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

On record

7 stockings

since May 3, 2025

River conditions

USGS gage: SOUTH RIVER NEAR WAYNESBORO, VA (3 km away).

Flow: 21 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.30 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 22 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at South River (Catch and Release section)

Overnight
41°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 mph
Friday
70°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 13 mph
Friday Night
48°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 to 10 mph
Saturday
74°F
Sunny
wind 6 to 13 mph
Saturday Night
50°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 3 to 12 mph
Sunday
74°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 6 to 13 mph

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

When is South River (Catch and Release section) stocked?

Most stockings come in May.

By month, all years

Stockings of South River (Catch and Release section) 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
2025					1					1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Typical size
Brown trout	4
Rainbow trout	3

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
May 1, 2026	Brown trout
May 1, 2026	Rainbow trout
Jan 21, 2026	Brown trout
Oct 7, 2025	Brown trout
Oct 7, 2025	Rainbow trout
May 3, 2025	Brown trout
May 3, 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 South River (Catch and Release section)?

Augusta 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 River (Catch and Release section)

South River (Ridgeview Park)stream · 2 mistocked May 15, 2026
South River (Basic Park)stream · 4 mistocked May 15, 2026
Mills Creekstream · 6 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
Back Creekstream · 8 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Lower Sherando Lakelake · 9 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Upper Sherando Lakelake · 10 mistocked Mar 16, 2026
Lake Tamslake · 11 mistocked May 1, 2026
South Rockfish Riverstream · 12 mistocked Mar 12, 2026

All stocked waters in Augusta County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about South River (Catch and Release section)

When was South River (Catch and Release section) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 1, 2026 (brown trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is South River (Catch and Release section) stocked?: It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
What kind of trout are stocked in South River (Catch and Release section)?: Brown trout (4 stockings); Rainbow trout (3 stockings).