Middle Fork River trout stocking
Randolph County, West Virginia · stream · 2,091 ft elevation
Middle Fork River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 6, 2026). We have 8 stockings on record since Feb 11, 2025, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in February to May.
- Number 12 of 13 stocked waters in Randolph County by stocking days.
- Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record.
River conditions
USGS gage: MIDDLE FORK RIVER AT ADOLPH, WV (6 km away).
- Water temperature
- 46°F
- Gage height
- 3.29 ft
Cool for trout. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.
Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.
Weather at Middle Fork River
- Overnight30°FPatchy Fogwind 3 mph
- Sunday55°FPatchy Fog then Sunnywind 2 to 9 mph
- Sunday Night34°FPartly Cloudywind 8 to 12 mph
- Monday52°FPartly Sunnywind 9 to 15 mph
- Monday Night32°FMostly Clearwind 2 to 6 mph
- Tuesday59°FSunnywind 5 to 12 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Middle Fork River stocked?
Most stockings come in February to May. Stocked 4 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 27 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 6Latest Wednesday | Trout | 27 days |
Apr 9 Thursday | Trout | 36 days |
Mar 4 Wednesday | Trout | 13 days |
Feb 19 Thursday | Trout | 288 days |
20254 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
May 7 Wednesday | Trout | 19 days |
Apr 18 Friday | Trout | 31 days |
Mar 18 Tuesday | Trout | 5 weeks |
Feb 11 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 Middle Fork River?
Randolph County, West Virginia. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Middle Fork River
- Right Fork Middle Fork Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Left Fork Buckhannon River (rail stocking)stream · 8 mistocked Apr 28, 2025
- Left Fork Right Fork Buckhannon Riverstream · 10 mistocked May 22, 2026
- Buckhannon Riverstream · 10 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
- Buckhannon River (rail stocking)stream · 10 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Right Fork Buckhannon Riverstream · 12 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Tygart Valley River Headwatersstream · 13 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
- Shavers Fork (upper section)stream · 14 mistocked Oct 27, 2026
All stocked waters in Randolph CountyStocked this week in West Virginia
Questions about Middle Fork River
- When was Middle Fork River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 6, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.
- How often is Middle Fork River stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 27 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to May.
- Is Middle Fork River stocked often?
- Number 12 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.
- How warm is the water near Middle Fork River?
- The USGS gage read 46°F on Nov 9. Trout are active but slower; fishing picks up as the water warms through the day.