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

The latest reported stocking was Oct 7, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.

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

Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 159 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January, April and October.

Is South River (Catch and Release section) stocked often?

Number 14 of 15 stocked waters in Augusta County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

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

Brown trout (13 stockings); Rainbow trout (13 stockings); Brook trout (2 stockings); Tiger trout (2 stockings).

South River (Catch and Release section) trout stocking

Augusta County, Virginia · stream · 1,334 ft elevation

South River (Catch and Release section) was last stocked 5 weeks ago (Oct 7, 2026). We have 28 stockings on record since Oct 3, 2016, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in January, April and October. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, tiger trout.

Last stocked

5 weeks ago

Oct 7, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

On record

28 stockings

since Oct 3, 2016

Number 14 of 15 stocked waters in Augusta County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Virginia waters on our record.

River conditions

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

Flow: 24 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.34 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 26 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at South River (Catch and Release section)

This Afternoon
64°F
Sunny
wind 8 mph
Tonight
35°F
Clear
wind 8 mph
Monday
62°F
Sunny
wind 8 to 15 mph
Monday Night
33°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 to 8 mph
Tuesday
69°F
Sunny
wind 3 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
39°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 to 7 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 January, April and October. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 159 days.

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	Mar	Apr	May	Oct	Dec
2026	1			1	1
2025	1			1	1
2024		1	1		1
2023	1		1		1
2022	1		1		1
2021	1		1		1
2020	1		1		1
2019	1		1			1

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Brown trout	13
Rainbow trout	13
Trout	12
Brook trout	2
Tiger trout	2

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Oct 7Latest Wednesday · 5 weeks ago	Brown troutRainbow trout	159 days
May 1 Friday	Brown troutRainbow trout	100 days
Jan 21 Wednesday	Brown trout	106 days

20253 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Oct 7 Tuesday	Brown troutRainbow trout	157 days
May 3 Saturday	Brown troutRainbow trout	114 days
Jan 9 Thursday	Rainbow trout	12 weeks

20243 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Oct 17 Thursday	Brown troutRainbow trout	173 days
Apr 27 Saturday	Brook troutBrown troutTiger trout	52 days
Mar 6 Wednesday	Brown troutRainbow trout	155 days

20233 stockings

Oct 3 rainbow trout
Apr 28 brook trout, brown trout
Jan 13 brown trout, rainbow trout

20223 stockings

Oct 5 brown trout, rainbow trout
Apr 29 brown trout, rainbow trout, tiger trout
Jan 11 brown trout, rainbow trout

20213 stockings

Oct 4 rainbow trout
Apr 27 trout
Jan 14 trout

20203 stockings

Oct 6 trout
Apr 28 trout
Jan 31 trout

20193 stockings

Dec 31 trout
Apr 26 trout
Jan 9 trout

20182 stockings

Oct 16 trout
Apr 20 trout

20171 stocking

Apr 28 trout

20161 stocking

Oct 3 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 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.

Directions Larger map Virginia fishing regulations

Stocked waters near South River (Catch and Release section)

South River (Ridgeview Park)stream · 2 mistocked Oct 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 Oct 14, 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 Oct 7, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is South River (Catch and Release section) stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 159 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January, April and October.
Is South River (Catch and Release section) stocked often?: Number 14 of 15 stocked waters in Augusta County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in South River (Catch and Release section)?: Brown trout (13 stockings); Rainbow trout (13 stockings); Brook trout (2 stockings); Tiger trout (2 stockings).