When was Elk River (C&R) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Mar 30, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.

How often is Elk River (C&R) stocked?

Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Wednesdays, about every 22 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to March.

Is Elk River (C&R) stocked often?

Number 11 of 13 stocked waters in Randolph County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Elk River (C&R) trout stocking

Randolph County, West Virginia · stream · 2,227 ft elevation

Elk River (C&R) was last stocked 7 months ago (Mar 30, 2026). We have 9 stockings on record since Feb 4, 2025, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in February to March.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Mar 30, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

On record

9 stockings

since Feb 4, 2025

Number 11 of 13 stocked waters in Randolph County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record.

Weather at Elk River (C&R)

Overnight
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 10 mph
Monday
51°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 8 to 14 mph
Monday Night
33°F
Mostly Clear
wind 2 to 6 mph
Tuesday
60°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
39°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 2 to 6 mph
Veterans Day
63°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 mph

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

When is Elk River (C&R) stocked?

Most stockings come in February to March. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Wednesdays, about every 22 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Elk River (C&R) 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	2
2025		2	2								1

Stocking history

20264 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Mar 30Latest Monday	Trout	19 days
Mar 11 Wednesday	Trout	22 days
Feb 17 Tuesday	Trout	27 days
Jan 21 Wednesday	Trout	9 weeks

20255 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 19 Wednesday	Trout	233 days
Mar 31 Monday	Trout	27 days
Mar 4 Tuesday	Trout	1 week
Feb 25 Tuesday	Trout	3 weeks
Feb 4 Tuesday	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 Elk River (C&R)?

Randolph 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 Elk River (C&R)

Elk Riverstream · 7 mistocked Nov 19, 2025
Elk River (Randolph, Webster)stream · 7 mistocked Oct 27, 2026
Sugar Creekstream · 9 mistocked May 13, 2026
Tygart Valley River Headwatersstream · 9 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
Back Fork of Elk Riverstream · 9 mistocked May 13, 2026
Back Fork of Elk River (C&R)stream · 11 mistocked May 13, 2026
Desert Forkstream · 12 mistocked May 14, 2025
Williams River (delayed harvest)stream · 13 mistocked Apr 16, 2026

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

Questions about Elk River (C&R)

When was Elk River (C&R) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Mar 30, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.
How often is Elk River (C&R) stocked?: Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in March, usually on Wednesdays, about every 22 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to March.
Is Elk River (C&R) stocked often?: Number 11 of 13 stocked waters in Randolph County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.