Fishing News Recreation

WVDNR Recent Stocking Locations

THE FOLLOWING WATERS WERE STOCKED: The 2024 stocking season is underway. Stocking schedules can be found on pages 14 and 15 of the 2024 Fishing Regulations Summary. Daily stocking schedules are not released from any WVDNR office or hatchery prior to stocking events. Stockings are posted by the end of each business day on this Read More…

Fishing News Tourism West Virginia

Gov. Justice announces Elk River trout stocking pilot program in Webster County

The WVDNR will stock trout on sections of the Elk River in November and DecemberCHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today announced that additional trout stockings are coming to the Elk River in Webster County this November and December as part of a recently announced pilot program to evaluate the economic impact of trout stockings to the Read More…

Fishing

Gov. Justice announces fall trout stockings and return of Monster Trout Contest

The WVDNR will stock 35,000 pounds of trophy-size trout and 6,500 pounds of monster trout during weeks of Oct. 16 and Oct. 23.CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will begin fall trout stockings during the weeks of Oct. 16 and Oct. 23. The state’s second annual Monster Trout Read More…

Community Events Hunting/Fishing News

Calhoun County Parks Schedule Youth day after Hope Gas Stock Ponds

Submitted by Cory Boothe The Calhoun County Park is about to get a special treat! Hope Gas donated a generous trout stocking with a youth day happening this May 7th! Special thanks to Hope Gas, members of the Calhoun Commission, Calhoun Park, and all others that made the stocking possible. Youth only will fish on Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News

WVDNR Announces Recent Water Stockings

ANGLERS REMINDED TO PURCHASE A 2023 FISHING LICENSE AND TROUT STAMP. January 18, 2023 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced on Monday that the following waters were stocked during the week of Jan. 9–13: Trout stocking updates are also posted online at WVdnr.gov/fish-stocking. For a complete list of stocking locations and Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News Tourism

WVDNR ANNOUNCES RETURN OF TROUT STOCKINGS, NEW FISHING REGULATIONS

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources on Thursday announced the publication of updated fishing regulations and the return of trout stockings to select lakes and streams around the state. “Trout stocking in West Virginia is just one of the ways we contribute to the preservation and enhancement of our natural resources, Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News

Gov. Justice announces New Fall Monster Trout Stocking Program

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the launch of a new fall Monster Trout stocking program to coincide with West Virginia’s regular fall trout stocking during the weeks of Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, 2022. The new Monster Trout stocking also includes a contest that rewards anglers who catch a monster trout. Anglers who hit the Read More…