When was Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 19, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.

How often is Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters stocked?

Stocked 8 times in 2026, about every 15 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to May.

Is Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters stocked often?

Stocked more often than 66% of West Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

How warm is the water near Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters?

The USGS gage read 60°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters trout stocking

Lewis County, West Virginia · stream · 1,015 ft elevation

Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters was last stocked 6 months ago (May 19, 2026). We have 16 stockings on record since Feb 12, 2025, 8 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in February to May. Species stocked: golden trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 19, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

8 stockings

Water temperature

60°F

Ideal for trout

Stocked more often than 66% of West Virginia waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: WEST FORK R BL STONEWALL JACKSON DAM NR WESTON, WV (1 km away).

Water temperature: 60°F
Flow: 62 cfs; much lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 8.58 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 61 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 62 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters

Tonight
36°F
Mostly Clear
wind 7 mph
Monday
58°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 to 9 mph
Monday Night
35°F
Mostly Clear
wind 1 to 5 mph
Tuesday
65°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
39°F
Mostly Clear
wind 1 to 5 mph
Veterans Day
66°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 1 to 5 mph

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

When is Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters stocked?

Most stockings come in February to May. Stocked 8 times in 2026, about every 15 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters 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		2	2	2	2
2025		2	2	2	2

Stocking history

20268 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
May 19Latest Tuesday	Trout	11 days
May 8 Friday	Trout	13 days
Apr 25 Saturday	Trout	16 days
Apr 9 Thursday	Golden trout	15 days
Mar 25 Wednesday	Trout	12 days
Mar 13 Friday	Trout	16 days
Feb 25 Wednesday	Trout	15 days
Feb 10 Tuesday	Trout	263 days

20258 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
May 23 Friday	Trout	15 days
May 8 Thursday	Trout	2 weeks
Apr 24 Thursday	Trout	13 days
Apr 11 Friday	Golden trout	16 days
Mar 26 Wednesday	Trout	15 days
Mar 11 Tuesday	Trout	12 days
Feb 27 Thursday	Trout	15 days
Feb 12 Wednesday	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 Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters?

Lewis 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 Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters

Burnsville Tailwatersstream · 14 mistocked May 19, 2026
Little Kanawha Headwatersstream · 16 mistocked May 7, 2026
Buckhannon Riverstream · 18 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
Buckhannon River (rail stocking)stream · 18 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Right Fork Little Kanawhastream · 20 mistocked May 9, 2025
Right Fork Middle Fork Riverstream · 21 mistocked May 6, 2026
Deegan Lakelake · 21 mistocked Mar 31, 2026
Right Fork Buckhannon Riverstream · 22 mistocked May 6, 2026

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

Questions about Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters

When was Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 19, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.
How often is Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters stocked?: Stocked 8 times in 2026, about every 15 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to May.
Is Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters stocked often?: Stocked more often than 66% of West Virginia waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters?: Golden trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near Stonewall Jackson Tailwaters?: The USGS gage read 60°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.