Stocking schedule
New River stocking schedule 2026.
Stocking NowRiverGiles County
Virginia's New River is among the oldest rivers in the world and one of the few wild brown trout fisheries in the state's western mountains — VDWR supplements with walleye stockings.
Official source
For the actual New River stocking dates and volumes this week, view Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's official stocking report.
View Virginia official report →New River stocking detail
- WalleyeAnnualStandard regulationsTypical volumeFingerling stocking — fish reach catchable size in 3 yearsRegulationWild and stocked browns plus walleye; standard VA regulations.Access points
- Eggleston
- Pembroke
- Bluff City
Access & amenities
Full public accessNearest town: Pembroke, VA
Public access via Bluestone Trail and several VDWR access points; large river best fished from a drift boat.
boat rampparkingdrift boat access
USGS gauge 03171000 — live water data →Get notified when New River is stocked.
Bield: Fish reads Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's stocking reports and pushes a notification when New River appears on the schedule. Save your home waters once.