When was East River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jun 2, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.

How often is East River stocked?

Stocked 9 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 14 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to May.

Is East River stocked often?

The most stocked water in Mercer County (17 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 79% of West Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

East River trout stocking

Mercer County, West Virginia · stream · 1,762 ft elevation

East River was last stocked 5 months ago (Jun 2, 2026). We have 17 stockings on record since Feb 14, 2025, 9 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in February to May.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Jun 2, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

9 stockings

On record

17 stockings

since Feb 14, 2025

The most stocked water in Mercer County (17 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 79% of West Virginia waters on our record.

Weather at East River

Today
52°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 7 to 10 mph
Tonight
33°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 3 to 7 mph
Sunday
62°F
Sunny
wind 6 mph
Sunday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 to 9 mph
Monday
61°F
Sunny
wind 6 to 9 mph
Monday Night
36°F
Clear
wind 5 mph

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

When is East River stocked?

Most stockings come in February to May. Stocked 9 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 14 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of East 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		2	2	2	2	1
2025		2	2	2	2

Stocking history

20269 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Jun 2Latest Tuesday	Trout	11 days
May 22 Friday	Trout	2 weeks
May 8 Friday	Trout	15 days
Apr 23 Thursday	Trout	13 days
Apr 10 Friday	Trout	2 weeks
Mar 27 Friday	Trout	2 weeks
Mar 13 Friday	Trout	2 weeks
Feb 27 Friday	Trout	2 weeks
Feb 13 Friday	Trout	38 weeks

20258 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
May 23 Friday	Trout	2 weeks
May 9 Friday	Trout	2 weeks
Apr 25 Friday	Trout	2 weeks
Apr 11 Friday	Trout	2 weeks
Mar 28 Friday	Trout	2 weeks
Mar 14 Friday	Trout	2 weeks
Feb 28 Friday	Trout	2 weeks
Feb 14 Friday	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 East River?

Mercer 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 East River

Rich Creekstream · 15 mistocked May 13, 2026
Camp Creekstream · 15 mistocked May 22, 2026
Mash Fork of Camp Creekstream · 16 mistocked May 22, 2026
Mash Forkstream · 16 mistocked May 22, 2026
Indian Creekstream · 17 mistocked May 13, 2026

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

Questions about East River

When was East River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jun 2, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.
How often is East River stocked?: Stocked 9 times in 2026, usually on Fridays, about every 14 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to May.
Is East River stocked often?: The most stocked water in Mercer County (17 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 79% of West Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.