When was Whitetop Laurel (Upper) last stocked?

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

How often is Whitetop Laurel (Upper) stocked?

Stocked 6 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 20 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April.

Is Whitetop Laurel (Upper) stocked often?

Number 4 of 9 stocked waters in Washington County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 68% of Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Whitetop Laurel (Upper)?

Rainbow trout (29 stockings); Brook trout (9 stockings); Brown trout (9 stockings).

Whitetop Laurel (Upper) trout stocking

Washington County, Virginia · stream · 2,569 ft elevation

Whitetop Laurel (Upper) was last stocked 5 weeks ago (Oct 7, 2026). We have 79 stockings on record since Oct 4, 2016, 7 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to April. Species stocked: rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout.

Last stocked

5 weeks ago

Oct 7, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

7 stockings

On record

79 stockings

since Oct 4, 2016

Number 4 of 9 stocked waters in Washington County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 68% of Virginia waters on our record.

Weather at Whitetop Laurel (Upper)

Overnight
37°F
Clear
wind 10 mph
Monday
59°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
40°F
Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
62°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
40°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Veterans Day
64°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Whitetop Laurel (Upper) stocked?

Most stockings come in March to April. Stocked 6 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 20 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Whitetop Laurel (Upper) by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

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

What is stocked

Species	Stockings
Trout	39
Rainbow trout	29
Brook trout	9
Brown trout	9

Stocking history

20266 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Oct 7Latest Wednesday · 5 weeks ago	Rainbow trout	20 weeks
May 20 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	26 days
Apr 24 Friday	Rainbow trout	17 days
Apr 7 Tuesday	Brook trout	20 days
Mar 18 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	16 days
Mar 2 Monday	Rainbow trout	109 days

20259 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 13 Thursday	Rainbow trout	37 days
Oct 7 Tuesday	Brook trout	145 days
May 15 Thursday	Rainbow trout	26 days
Apr 19 Saturday	Brook trout	16 days
Apr 3 Thursday	Rainbow trout	9 days
Mar 25 Tuesday	Rainbow trout	18 days
Mar 7 Friday	Rainbow trout	10 days
Feb 25 Tuesday	Brown trout	46 days
Jan 10 Friday	Rainbow trout	64 days

20247 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 7 Thursday	Brown troutRainbow trout	169 days
May 22 Wednesday	Brown troutRainbow trout	13 days
May 9 Thursday	Brown troutRainbow trout	22 days
Apr 17 Wednesday	Brook troutRainbow trout	13 days
Apr 4 Thursday	Rainbow trout	29 days
Mar 6 Wednesday	Rainbow trout	44 days
Jan 22 Monday	Brown troutRainbow trout	81 days

20238 stockings

Nov 2 brown trout
Oct 6 brook trout
May 23 brook trout, rainbow trout
Apr 21 brook trout
Apr 10 rainbow trout
Mar 28 rainbow trout
Mar 3 brown trout
Jan 19 brook trout

20228 stockings

Nov 9 rainbow trout
Oct 11 rainbow trout
May 24 brown trout, rainbow trout
Apr 25 rainbow trout
Apr 12 rainbow trout
Mar 21 rainbow trout
Mar 4 brook trout
Feb 3 rainbow trout

20218 stockings

Dec 13 rainbow trout
Oct 27 brown trout
May 19 trout
Apr 27 trout
Apr 9 trout
Mar 24 trout
Mar 11 trout
Jan 27 trout

20207 stockings

Nov 9 trout
Oct 21 trout
May 20 trout
Apr 27 trout
Apr 9 trout
Mar 9 trout
Feb 18 trout

20198 stockings

Dec 6 trout
Oct 2 trout
May 23 trout
Apr 25 trout
Apr 9 trout
Mar 29 trout
Mar 13 trout
Jan 23 trout

20188 stockings

Nov 5 trout
Oct 19 trout
May 21 trout
Apr 24 trout
Apr 5 trout
Mar 23 trout
Mar 8 trout
Feb 13 trout

20178 stockings

Dec 15 trout
Oct 18 trout
May 26 trout
Apr 27 trout
Apr 4 trout
Mar 20 trout
Mar 9 trout
Jan 12 trout

20162 stockings

Nov 2 trout
Oct 4 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 Whitetop Laurel (Upper)?

Washington 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 Whitetop Laurel (Upper)

Beartree Lakelake · 1 mistocked May 29, 2025
Straight Branchstream · 2 mistocked Oct 23, 2025
Whitetop Laurel (Lower)stream · 2 mistocked Nov 13, 2025
Valley Creekstream · 2 mistocked Apr 7, 2026
Tennessee Laurelstream · 5 mistocked Oct 7, 2026
Helton Creekstream · 8 mistocked Oct 16, 2026
South Fork Holston River (Lower)stream · 8 mistocked Oct 5, 2026
Big Wilson Creekstream · 10 mistocked Oct 14, 2026

All stocked waters in Washington County Stocked this week in Virginia

Questions about Whitetop Laurel (Upper)

When was Whitetop Laurel (Upper) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 7, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Virginia agency reports.
How often is Whitetop Laurel (Upper) stocked?: Stocked 6 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 20 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to April.
Is Whitetop Laurel (Upper) stocked often?: Number 4 of 9 stocked waters in Washington County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 68% of Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Whitetop Laurel (Upper)?: Rainbow trout (29 stockings); Brook trout (9 stockings); Brown trout (9 stockings).