North Fork South Branch trout stocking

Pendleton County, West Virginia · stream · 1,277 ft elevation

North Fork South Branch was last stocked 10 days ago (Oct 30, 2026). We have 38 stockings on record since Jan 15, 2025, 19 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: golden trout.

• Tied for the most stocked water in Pendleton County (38 stocking days on record).
• Stocked more often than 99% of West Virginia waters on our record.

Weather at North Fork South Branch

• Overnight
  40°F
  Mostly Clear
  wind 12 mph
• Monday
  59°F
  Sunny
  wind 9 to 22 mph
• Monday Night
  41°F
  Mostly Clear
  wind 3 to 8 mph
• Tuesday
  65°F
  Sunny
  wind 5 to 12 mph
• Tuesday Night
  45°F
  Mostly Clear
  wind 6 mph
• Veterans Day
  67°F
  Sunny
  wind 2 mph

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

When is North Fork South Branch stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 19 times in 2026, about every 7 days.

Stocking history

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 Fork South Branch?

Pendleton 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 North Fork South Branch

• South Branch (Smoke Hole)stream · 5 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
• South Branch (C&R)stream · 7 mistocked May 7, 2026
• North Fork South Branch (C&R)stream · 7 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
• Blackwater Riverstream · 10 mistocked Oct 27, 2026
• Dry Fork (Randolph)stream · 11 mistocked May 19, 2026
• South Branch (Petersburg)stream · 15 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
• North Fork Lunicestream · 15 mistocked May 11, 2026
• Dry Fork (Tucker)stream · 15 mistocked May 19, 2026

All stocked waters in Pendleton CountyStocked this week in West Virginia

Questions about North Fork South Branch

When was North Fork South Branch last stocked?

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

How often is North Fork South Branch stocked?

Stocked 19 times in 2026, about every 7 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.

Is North Fork South Branch stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Pendleton County (38 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 99% of West Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in North Fork South Branch?

Golden trout (2 stockings).