South Branch (Franklin) trout stocking

Pendleton County, West Virginia · stream · 1,767 ft elevation

South Branch (Franklin) was last stocked 12 days ago (Oct 28, 2026). We have 38 stockings on record since Jan 16, 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 South Branch (Franklin)

• Overnight
  36°F
  Mostly Clear
  wind 9 mph
• Monday
  59°F
  Sunny
  wind 8 to 16 mph
• Monday Night
  35°F
  Mostly Clear
  wind 2 to 7 mph
• Tuesday
  66°F
  Sunny
  wind 3 to 10 mph
• Tuesday Night
  39°F
  Mostly Clear
  wind 2 to 6 mph
• Veterans Day
  67°F
  Sunny
  wind 3 mph

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

When is South Branch (Franklin) stocked?

Most stockings come in March to May. Stocked 19 times in 2026, about every 8 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 South Branch (Franklin)?

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 (Franklin)

• Brandywine Lakelake · 8 mistocked Oct 30, 2026
• Spruce Knob Lakelake · 14 mistocked Oct 27, 2026
• South Branch (C&R)stream · 16 mistocked May 7, 2026
• North Fork South Branch (C&R)stream · 16 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
• Gandy Creekstream · 16 mistocked May 28, 2026
• South Branch (Smoke Hole)stream · 19 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
• Little River West Fork Greenbrier Riverstream · 22 mistocked May 26, 2026
• North Fork South Branchstream · 23 mistocked Oct 30, 2026

All stocked waters in Pendleton CountyStocked this week in West Virginia

Questions about South Branch (Franklin)

When was South Branch (Franklin) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 28, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.

How often is South Branch (Franklin) stocked?

Stocked 19 times in 2026, about every 8 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in March to May.

Is South Branch (Franklin) 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 South Branch (Franklin)?

Golden trout (2 stockings).