Official-agency stocking data
West Virginia fish stocking report
Over the last 12 months, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources logged 1,409 fish stockings at 324 West Virginia waters, busiest in April. Trout led the mix with 1,346 of those stockings. Mirrored from West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Search by lake, river, town, or county to get straight to the water you fish.
Location map
Recent stocked waters across West Virginia
Pins use the finest location published with the stocking record. County-level pins show area context, not an exact access point; confirm access and directions with the official agency source.
Last 12 months
West Virginia fish stocking at a glance
Most active waters, last 12 months
| Water | Stockings | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River (Randolph, Webster) | 19 | May 27, 2026 |
| Anthony Creek | 18 | May 28, 2026 |
| Knapps Creek | 18 | May 28, 2026 |
| North Fork South Branch | 18 | May 26, 2026 |
| Shavers Fork (lower section) | 18 | May 29, 2026 |
| South Branch (Franklin) | 18 | May 27, 2026 |
| South Branch (Smoke Hole) | 18 | May 28, 2026 |
| Blackwater River | 17 | May 26, 2026 |
| Opequon Creek | 17 | May 29, 2026 |
| Shavers Fork (Bemis) | 17 | May 29, 2026 |
Stocked waters
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources publishes these waters without county details. Waters listed here were stocked within the last five years; search covers the full archive.
Complete recent stocking report
| Water | County | Species | Fish | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Pioneer Pond | Catfish | July 1, 2026 | ||
| Elk 2 Mile Ponds | Catfish | July 1, 2026 | ||
| French Creek Pond | Catfish | July 1, 2026 | ||
| Krodel Lake | Catfish | July 1, 2026 | ||
| Rockhouse Lake | Catfish | July 1, 2026 | ||
| Wallback Lake | Catfish | July 1, 2026 | ||
| Fayette County Park Lake | Catfish | June 30, 2026 | ||
| Moncove Lake | Catfish | June 30, 2026 | ||
| Raleigh County Airport Pond | Catfish | June 30, 2026 | ||
| Cedar Creek State Park Pond | Catfish | June 26, 2026 | ||
| Conaway Run Lake | Catfish | June 26, 2026 | ||
| Mountwood Park Lake | Catfish | June 26, 2026 | ||
| North Bend State Park Pond | Catfish | June 26, 2026 | ||
| Rollins Lake | Catfish | June 26, 2026 | ||
| Coopers Rock Lake | Catfish | June 25, 2026 | ||
| Curtisville Lake | Catfish | June 25, 2026 | ||
| Edwards Run Ponds | Catfish | June 24, 2026 | ||
| Fort Ashby Lake | Catfish | June 24, 2026 | ||
| Handley Pond | Catfish | June 24, 2026 | ||
| Horse Creek Lake | Catfish | June 24, 2026 | ||
| Krodel Lake | Catfish | June 24, 2026 | ||
| Pendleton Lake | Catfish | June 24, 2026 | ||
| Raleigh County Airport Pond | Catfish | June 24, 2026 | ||
| Seneca Lake | Catfish | June 24, 2026 | ||
| Sleepy Creek Lake | Catfish | June 24, 2026 | ||
| Teter Creek Lake | Catfish | June 24, 2026 | ||
| Tuckahoe Lake | Catfish | June 24, 2026 | ||
| Watoga Lake | Catfish | June 24, 2026 | ||
| Anawalt Lake | Catfish | June 23, 2026 | ||
| Berwind Lake | Catfish | June 23, 2026 |
Data source: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Last updated: .