Ridenour Lake trout stocking
West Virginia · lake
Ridenour Lake was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 2, 2026). We have 8 stockings on record since Jan 27, 2025, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in January to April. Species stocked: golden trout.
Last stocked
7 months ago
Apr 2, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
4 stockings
On record
8 stockings
since Jan 27, 2025
- Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record.
When is Ridenour Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in January to April. Stocked 4 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2Latest Thursday | Golden trout | 4 weeks |
Mar 5 Thursday | Trout | 29 days |
Feb 4 Wednesday | Trout | 4 weeks |
Jan 7 Wednesday | Trout | 281 days |
20254 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous |
|---|---|---|
Apr 1 Tuesday | Golden trout | 12 days |
Mar 20 Thursday | Trout | 22 days |
Feb 26 Wednesday | Trout | 30 days |
Jan 27 Monday | 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.
Questions about Ridenour Lake
- When was Ridenour Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 2, 2026 (golden trout), according to West Virginia agency reports.
- How often is Ridenour Lake stocked?
- Stocked 4 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 28 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January to April.
- Is Ridenour Lake stocked often?
- Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Ridenour Lake?
- Golden trout (2 stockings).