When was Back Fork of Elk River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 13, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.

How often is Back Fork of Elk River stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 33 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.

Is Back Fork of Elk River stocked often?

Number 6 of 12 stocked waters in Webster County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most West Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Back Fork of Elk River trout stocking

Webster County, West Virginia · stream · 1,894 ft elevation

Back Fork of Elk River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 13, 2026). We have 7 stockings on record since Feb 19, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 13, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

On record

7 stockings

since Feb 19, 2025

Number 6 of 12 stocked waters in Webster County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most West Virginia waters on our record.

Weather at Back Fork of Elk River

Overnight
39°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 6 mph
Monday
52°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday Night
35°F
Mostly Clear
wind 3 mph
Tuesday
61°F
Sunny
wind 3 to 8 mph
Tuesday Night
41°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 3 mph
Veterans Day
63°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 3 mph

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

When is Back Fork of Elk River stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 33 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Back Fork of Elk River 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	1
2025		1	1	1	1

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
May 13Latest Wednesday	Trout	33 days
Apr 10 Friday	Trout	32 days
Mar 9 Monday	Trout	299 days

20254 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
May 14 Wednesday	Trout	27 days
Apr 17 Thursday	Trout	36 days
Mar 12 Wednesday	Trout	3 weeks
Feb 19 Wednesday	Trout

From West 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: West Virginia fishing regulations.

Where is Back Fork of Elk River?

Webster County, West 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 Back Fork of Elk River

Sugar Creekstream · 1 mistocked May 13, 2026
Desert Forkstream · 4 mistocked May 14, 2025
Back Fork of Elk River (C&R)stream · 4 mistocked May 13, 2026
Elk River (Randolph, Webster)stream · 4 mistocked Oct 27, 2026
Elk Riverstream · 4 mistocked Nov 19, 2025
Laurel Fork Holly Riverstream · 8 mistocked May 20, 2026
Elk River (C&R)stream · 9 mistocked Mar 30, 2026
Left Fork Holly Riverstream · 10 mistocked May 20, 2026

All stocked waters in Webster County Stocked this week in West Virginia

Questions about Back Fork of Elk River

When was Back Fork of Elk River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 13, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.
How often is Back Fork of Elk River stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 33 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.
Is Back Fork of Elk River stocked often?: Number 6 of 12 stocked waters in Webster County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most West Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.