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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

  • Walleye
    AnnualStandard regulations
    JanJan — no stocking Walleye typical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerlingFebFeb — no stocking Walleye typical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerlingMarMar — no stocking Walleye typical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerlingAprApr — moderate stocking Walleye typical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerlingMayMay — moderate stocking Walleye typical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerlingJunJun — no stocking Walleye typical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerlingJulJul — no stocking Walleye typical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerlingAugAug — no stocking Walleye typical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerlingSepSep — no stocking Walleye typical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerlingOctOct — no stocking Walleye typical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerlingNovNov — no stocking Walleye typical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerlingDecDec — no stocking Walleye typical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerling
    Typical volumeFingerling stocking — fish reach catchable size in 3 years
    RegulationWild 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 →

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All Virginia stocking schedules →Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources report →