When was North Bend Tailwaters last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 6, 2026 (golden trout), according to West Virginia agency reports.

How often is North Bend Tailwaters stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 56 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January and March to April.

Is North Bend Tailwaters stocked often?

Stocked less often than most West Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

North Bend Tailwaters trout stocking

Ritchie County, West Virginia · stream · 672 ft elevation

North Bend Tailwaters was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 6, 2026). We have 7 stockings on record since Jan 15, 2025, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in January and March to April. Species stocked: golden trout.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Apr 6, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

On record

7 stockings

since Jan 15, 2025

Stocked less often than most West Virginia waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: NORTH FORK HUGHES RIVER NEAR CAIRO, WV (under 1 km away).

Gage height: 42.23 ft

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at North Bend Tailwaters

Tonight
34°F
Mostly Clear
wind 7 mph
Monday
60°F
Sunny
wind 3 to 7 mph
Monday Night
34°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
66°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 8 mph
Tuesday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 3 mph
Veterans Day
67°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph

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

When is North Bend Tailwaters stocked?

Most stockings come in January and March to April. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 56 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of North Bend Tailwaters 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
2025	1	1	1	1

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Apr 6Latest Monday	Golden trout	26 days
Mar 11 Wednesday	Trout	8 weeks
Jan 14 Wednesday	Trout	281 days

20254 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Apr 8 Tuesday	Golden trout	12 days
Mar 27 Thursday	Trout	31 days
Feb 24 Monday	Trout	40 days
Jan 15 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 North Bend Tailwaters?

Ritchie 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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Questions about North Bend Tailwaters

When was North Bend Tailwaters last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 6, 2026 (golden trout), according to West Virginia agency reports.
How often is North Bend Tailwaters stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 56 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January and March to April.
Is North Bend Tailwaters stocked often?: Stocked less often than most West Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in North Bend Tailwaters?: Golden trout (2 stockings).