North River trout stocking
Hardy County, West Virginia · stream · 1,229 ft elevation
North River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 15, 2026). We have 17 stockings on record since Feb 6, 2025, 8 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in February to April. Species stocked: golden trout.
- The second most stocked of 6 waters in Hardy County.
- Stocked more often than 79% of West Virginia waters on our record.
Weather at North River
- Overnight40°FMostly Clearwind 8 mph
- Monday59°FMostly Sunnywind 10 to 22 mph
- Monday Night37°FMostly Clearwind 2 to 8 mph
- Tuesday66°FSunnywind 3 to 12 mph
- Tuesday Night39°FMostly Clearwind 1 to 7 mph
- Veterans Day67°FSunnywind 3 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is North River stocked?
Most stockings come in February to April. Stocked 8 times in 2026, about every 14 days.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Stocking history
20268 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
May 15Latest Friday | Trout | 15 days |
Apr 30 Thursday | Trout | 2 weeks |
Apr 16 Thursday | Trout | 16 days |
Mar 31 Tuesday | Golden trout | 12 days |
Mar 19 Thursday | Trout | 16 days |
Mar 3 Tuesday | Trout | 1 week |
Feb 24 Tuesday | Trout | 4 days |
Feb 20 Friday | Trout | 37 weeks |
20259 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
Jun 6 Friday | Trout | 34 days |
May 3 Saturday | Trout | 2 weeks |
Apr 19 Saturday | Trout | 17 days |
Apr 2 Wednesday | Golden trout | 11 days |
Mar 22 Saturday | Trout | 17 days |
Mar 5 Wednesday | Trout | 8 days |
Feb 25 Tuesday | Trout | 4 days |
Feb 21 Friday | Trout | 15 days |
Feb 6 Thursday | 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 River?
Hardy County, West Virginia. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near North River
- Warden Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 22, 2026
- Moores Runstream · 7 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Lost Riverstream · 7 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
- Trout Runstream · 8 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Waites Runstream · 9 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Dillons Runstream · 11 mistocked May 22, 2026
- Mill Creek South Branchstream · 14 mistocked May 22, 2026
- South Branch (Petersburg)stream · 21 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
All stocked waters in Hardy CountyStocked this week in West Virginia
Questions about North River
- When was North River last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 15, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.
- How often is North River stocked?
- Stocked 8 times in 2026, about every 14 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to April.
- Is North River stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 6 waters in Hardy County. Stocked more often than 79% of West Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in North River?
- Golden trout (2 stockings).