Laurel Creek of New River (Fayette) trout stocking
Fayette County, West Virginia · stream · 1,274 ft elevation
Laurel Creek of New River (Fayette) was last stocked 6 months ago (May 19, 2026). We have 8 stockings on record since Feb 26, 2025, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in February to May.
- The third most stocked of 7 waters in Fayette County.
- Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record.
River conditions
Nearest USGS gage: NEW RIVER BELOW HAWKS NEST DAM, WV (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).
- Gage height
- 7.41 ft
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Laurel Creek of New River (Fayette)
- Today61°FAreas Of Fog then Sunnywind 0 to 5 mph
- Tonight36°FMostly Clearwind 3 mph
- Monday59°FMostly Sunnywind 2 to 8 mph
- Monday Night34°FMostly Clearwind 1 mph
- Tuesday65°FSunnywind 2 to 6 mph
- Tuesday Night41°FMostly Clearwind 2 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Laurel Creek of New River (Fayette) stocked?
Most stockings come in February to May. Stocked 4 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 28 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Stocking history
20264 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
May 19Latest Tuesday | Trout | 4 weeks |
Apr 21 Tuesday | Trout | 40 days |
Mar 12 Thursday | Trout | 23 days |
Feb 17 Tuesday | Trout | 272 days |
20254 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
May 21 Wednesday | Trout | 7 weeks |
Apr 2 Wednesday | Trout | 22 days |
Mar 11 Tuesday | Trout | 13 days |
Feb 26 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 Laurel Creek of New River (Fayette)?
Fayette County, West Virginia. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Laurel Creek of New River (Fayette)
- Mill Creek of New River (Fayette)stream · 5 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Paint Creek (C&R)stream · 10 mistocked Mar 29, 2025
- Paint Creekstream · 10 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Dunloup Creekstream · 10 mistocked May 14, 2026
- Paint Creek (delayed harvest)stream · 12 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Glade Creek of Mannstream · 13 mistocked May 19, 2026
- Summersville Tailwatersstream · 17 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
- Meadow Creek of New Riverstream · 22 mistocked May 6, 2026
All stocked waters in Fayette CountyStocked this week in West Virginia
Questions about Laurel Creek of New River (Fayette)
- When was Laurel Creek of New River (Fayette) last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 19, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.
- How often is Laurel Creek of New River (Fayette) stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, usually on Tuesdays, about every 28 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to May.
- Is Laurel Creek of New River (Fayette) stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 7 waters in Fayette County. Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.