When was South Branch (C&R) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.

How often is South Branch (C&R) stocked?

Stocked 5 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 33 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January to May.

Is South Branch (C&R) stocked often?

Number 5 of 6 stocked waters in Pendleton County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

South Branch (C&R) trout stocking

Pendleton County, West Virginia · stream · 1,320 ft elevation

South Branch (C&R) was last stocked 6 months ago (May 7, 2026). We have 12 stockings on record since Jan 17, 2025, 6 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in January to May.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 7, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

6 stockings

On record

12 stockings

since Jan 17, 2025

Number 5 of 6 stocked waters in Pendleton County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record.

Weather at South Branch (C&R)

Overnight
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 10 mph
Monday
58°F
Sunny
wind 10 to 18 mph
Monday Night
39°F
Mostly Clear
wind 6 to 10 mph
Tuesday
65°F
Sunny
wind 7 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
44°F
Mostly Clear
wind 3 to 7 mph
Veterans Day
67°F
Sunny
wind 3 mph

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

When is South Branch (C&R) stocked?

Most stockings come in January to May. Stocked 5 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 33 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of South Branch (C&R) 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	1
2025	1	1	2	1	1						1

Stocking history

20265 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
May 7Latest Thursday	Trout	23 days
Apr 14 Tuesday	Trout	33 days
Mar 12 Thursday	Trout	29 days
Feb 11 Wednesday	Trout	37 days
Jan 5 Monday	Trout	46 days

20257 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 20 Thursday	Trout	183 days
May 21 Wednesday	Trout	36 days
Apr 15 Tuesday	Trout	27 days
Mar 19 Wednesday	Trout	6 days
Mar 13 Thursday	Trout	22 days
Feb 19 Wednesday	Trout	33 days
Jan 17 Friday	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 South Branch (C&R)?

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 South Branch (C&R)

South Branch (Smoke Hole)stream · 3 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
North Fork South Branch (C&R)stream · 4 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
North Fork South Branchstream · 7 mistocked Oct 30, 2026
Dry Fork (Randolph)stream · 14 mistocked May 19, 2026
Gandy Creekstream · 15 mistocked May 28, 2026
South Branch (Franklin)stream · 16 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
Blackwater Riverstream · 16 mistocked Oct 27, 2026
Brandywine Lakelake · 16 mistocked Oct 30, 2026

All stocked waters in Pendleton County Stocked this week in West Virginia

Questions about South Branch (C&R)

When was South Branch (C&R) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 7, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.
How often is South Branch (C&R) stocked?: Stocked 5 times in 2026, usually on Thursdays, about every 33 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in January to May.
Is South Branch (C&R) stocked often?: Number 5 of 6 stocked waters in Pendleton County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.