West Virginia
Trout in West Virginia
Trout are on record in 31 West Virginia waters, with 40 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in May.
When does West Virginia stock trout?
Waters holding trout
- Shavers Fork3×
- South Branch3×
- Big Clear Creek1×
- Blackwater River1×
- Buckhannon River1×
- Coopers Rock Lake1×
- Cranberry River1×
- Dillons Run1×
- Elk River1×
- Gandy Creek1×
- Knapp Creek1×
- Left Fork Holly River1×
- Little Clear Creek1×
- Lost River1×
- Mash Fork1×
- Moores Run1×
- North Fork Cherry River1×
- Opequon Creek1×
- Paint Creek1×
- Pinnacle Creek1×
- Right Fork Buckhannon River1×
- Right Fork Middle Fork River1×
- Seneca Lake1×
- South Fork Cherry River1×
- Spruce Knob Lake1×
- Summit Lake1×
- Tilhance Creek1×
- Tuscarora Creek1×
- Waites Run1×
- Warden Lake1×
- West Fork Greenbrier River1×
Freshest trout stockings
- Big Clear CreekMay 4, 2026
- Blackwater RiverMay 4, 2026
- Buckhannon RiverMay 4, 2026
- Coopers Rock LakeMay 4, 2026
- Cranberry RiverMay 4, 2026
- Dillons RunMay 4, 2026
- Elk RiverMay 4, 2026
- Gandy CreekMay 4, 2026
- Knapp CreekMay 4, 2026
- Left Fork Holly RiverMay 4, 2026
- Little Clear CreekMay 4, 2026
- Lost RiverMay 4, 2026
- Mash ForkMay 4, 2026
- Moores RunMay 4, 2026
- North Fork Cherry RiverMay 4, 2026
- Opequon CreekMay 4, 2026
- Middle Fork RiverMay 4, 2026
- Buffalo CreekMay 4, 2026
- Dry ForkMay 4, 2026
- Buffalo CreekMay 4, 2026
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Trout in West Virginia — FAQ
Where can I catch trout in West Virginia?+
Trout are on record in 31 West Virginia waters, including Shavers Fork, South Branch, Big Clear Creek. The full list is on this page.
When does West Virginia stock trout?+
West Virginia stocks trout most heavily in May, going by 40 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for trout in West Virginia?+
Yes — West Virginia requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.