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Stocking schedule

Rapidan River stocking schedule 2026.

Off SeasonRiverMadison County

The Rapidan River is a Shenandoah National Park native brook trout sanctuary — fishing pressure limited, native populations protected, and supplemental stockings minimal.

Official source

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

View Virginia official report →

Rapidan River stocking detail

  • Brook Trout
    IrregularCatch & Release
    JanJan — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableFebFeb — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableMarMar — moderate stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableAprApr — moderate stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableMayMay — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableJunJun — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableJulJul — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableAugAug — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableSepSep — moderate stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableOctOct — moderate stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableNovNov — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchableDecDec — no stocking Brook Trout typical size: 8–11 inch catchable
    Typical volumeNative brook trout — limited supplemental stocking
    RegulationNative brook trout sanctuary — handle minimally and release quickly.
    Access points
    • Shenandoah National Park access

Access & amenities

Full public accessNearest town: Madison, VA

Shenandoah National Park access; some sections require backcountry hike.

parkingtrail accesswading
USGS gauge 01666500 — live water data →

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