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Stocking schedule

Jackson River stocking schedule 2026.

Stocking NowRiverBath County, Alleghany County

The Jackson River below Gathright Dam is a tailwater trout fishery — VDWR stocks rainbows weekly during season and the river holds wild brown trout.

Official source

For the actual Jackson River stocking dates and volumes this week, view Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's official stocking report.

View Virginia official report →

Jackson River stocking detail

  • Rainbow Trout
    WeeklyDelayed Harvest
    JanJan — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesFebFeb — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMarMar — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAprApr — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMayMay — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJunJun — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJulJul — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAugAug — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesSepSep — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesOctOct — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesNovNov — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesDecDec — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
    Typical volumeWeekly stockings on lower river during season
    RegulationCatch and release / artificial lures on upper section; standard below.
    Access points
    • Hidden Valley
    • Falling Spring
    • Indian Draft

Access & amenities

Full public accessNearest town: Hot Springs, VA

Public access below Gathright Dam; navigation rights complex on lower stretches.

parkingstream access
USGS gauge 02011500 — live water data →

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