South Branch (Smoke Hole) trout stocking

Pendleton County, West Virginia · stream · 1,225 ft elevation

South Branch (Smoke Hole) was last stocked 12 days ago (Oct 28, 2026). We have 37 stockings on record since Jan 17, 2025, 19 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in March to May. Species stocked: golden trout.

• The third most stocked of 6 waters in Pendleton County.
• Stocked more often than 97% of West Virginia waters on our record.

Weather at South Branch (Smoke Hole)

• Overnight
  36°F
  Mostly Clear
  wind 12 mph
• Monday
  56°F
  Sunny
  wind 9 to 17 mph
• Monday Night
  38°F
  Mostly Clear
  wind 5 to 8 mph
• Tuesday
  63°F
  Sunny
  wind 6 to 10 mph
• Tuesday Night
  42°F
  Mostly Clear
  wind 6 mph
• Veterans Day
  64°F
  Sunny
  wind 3 mph

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

When is South Branch (Smoke Hole) 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 (Smoke Hole)?

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 (Smoke Hole)

• South Branch (C&R)stream · 3 mistocked May 7, 2026
• North Fork South Branchstream · 5 mistocked Oct 30, 2026
• North Fork South Branch (C&R)stream · 6 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
• Dry Fork (Randolph)stream · 14 mistocked May 19, 2026
• Blackwater Riverstream · 15 mistocked Oct 27, 2026
• South Branch (Petersburg)stream · 15 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
• Gandy Creekstream · 17 mistocked May 28, 2026
• Laurel Fork (Randolph)stream · 18 mistocked May 28, 2026

All stocked waters in Pendleton CountyStocked this week in West Virginia

Questions about South Branch (Smoke Hole)

When was South Branch (Smoke Hole) last stocked?

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

How often is South Branch (Smoke Hole) 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 (Smoke Hole) stocked often?

The third most stocked of 6 waters in Pendleton County. Stocked more often than 97% 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 (Smoke Hole)?

Golden trout (2 stockings).