When was Warden Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 22, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.

How often is Warden Lake stocked?

Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 15 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to May.

Is Warden Lake stocked often?

The third most stocked of 6 waters in Hardy County. Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Warden Lake trout stocking

Hardy County, West Virginia · lake · about 1,284 ft elevation

Warden Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 22, 2026). We have 15 stockings on record since Feb 14, 2025, 7 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in February to May. Species stocked: golden trout.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 22, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

7 stockings

On record

15 stockings

since Feb 14, 2025

The third most stocked of 6 waters in Hardy County.
Stocked about as often as a typical West Virginia water on our record.

Weather at Warden Lake

Today
63°F
Sunny
wind 7 mph
Tonight
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 9 mph
Monday
57°F
Sunny
wind 8 to 15 mph
Monday Night
34°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 to 8 mph
Tuesday
67°F
Sunny
wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 3 to 7 mph

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

When is Warden Lake stocked?

Most stockings come in February to May. Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 15 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Warden Lake 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	2	2	2
2025		2	2	3	1

Stocking history

20267 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
May 22Latest Friday	Trout	16 days
May 6 Wednesday	Trout	13 days
Apr 23 Thursday	Trout	15 days
Apr 8 Wednesday	Golden trout	15 days
Mar 24 Tuesday	Trout	13 days
Mar 11 Wednesday	Trout	15 days
Feb 24 Tuesday	Trout	283 days

20258 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
May 17 Saturday	Trout	18 days
Apr 29 Tuesday	Trout	2 weeks
Apr 15 Tuesday	Trout	13 days
Apr 2 Wednesday	Golden trout	6 days
Mar 27 Thursday	Trout	15 days
Mar 12 Wednesday	Trout	15 days
Feb 25 Tuesday	Trout	11 days
Feb 14 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 Warden Lake?

Hardy County, West Virginia. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Warden Lake

Moores Runstream · 2 mistocked May 6, 2026
North Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 15, 2026
Trout Runstream · 6 mistocked May 27, 2026
Waites Runstream · 7 mistocked May 27, 2026
Dillons Runstream · 7 mistocked May 22, 2026
Lost Riverstream · 8 mistocked Oct 28, 2026
Mill Creek South Branchstream · 18 mistocked May 22, 2026

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

Questions about Warden Lake

When was Warden Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 22, 2026, according to West Virginia agency reports.
How often is Warden Lake stocked?: Stocked 7 times in 2026, usually on Wednesdays, about every 15 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February to May.
Is Warden Lake stocked often?: The third most stocked of 6 waters in Hardy County. 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 Warden Lake?: Golden trout (2 stockings).