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.

How warm is the water near Middle Fork River?

The USGS gage read 56°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Middle Fork River trout stocking

Randolph County, West Virginia · stream

Middle Fork River was last stocked 5 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.

Last stocked

5 months ago

May 6, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

Water temperature

56°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

USGS gage: MIDDLE FORK RIVER AT ADOLPH, WV (6 km away).

Water temperature: 56°F
Gage height: 4.47 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 59 °F on Sep 24. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Middle Fork River

Overnight
33°F
Patchy Frost
wind 1 mph
Friday
66°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
wind 1 to 8 mph
Friday Night
41°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 7 mph
Saturday
66°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 9 mph
Saturday Night
44°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 7 mph
Sunday
64°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 0 to 10 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

Stockings of Middle Fork 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	1
2025		1	1	1	1

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
May 6, 2026	Trout
Apr 9, 2026	Trout
Mar 4, 2026	Trout
Feb 19, 2026	Trout
May 7, 2025	Trout
Apr 18, 2025	Trout
Mar 18, 2025	Trout
Feb 11, 2025	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.

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.

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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 River (rail stocking)stream · 10 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Buckhannon Riverstream · 10 mistocked May 22, 2026
Right Fork Buckhannon Riverstream · 12 mistocked May 6, 2026
Tygart Valley River Headwatersstream · 13 mistocked May 14, 2026
Shavers Fork (upper section)stream · 14 mistocked May 27, 2026

All stocked waters in Randolph County Stocked 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.
How warm is the water near Middle Fork River?: The USGS gage read 56°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.