SOUTH CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has announced the return of trout stockings to select lakes and streams around the state.

“Trout stocking not only allows us to continue to preserve and enhance our natural resources, but it also provides an excellent opportunity for both first-time and experienced anglers to enjoy West Virginia’s beautiful lakes, streams and rivers,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion.

Trout stockings officially returned during the week of Jan. 2, with stockings to the following 29 lakes and streams:

Anthony Creek

Big Run Lake

Blackwater River

Cacapon State Park Lakes

Chief Logan Lake

Conaway Run Lake

Deegan Lake

Fitzpatrick Lake

Hinkle Lake

Howards Creek

Hurricane Reservoir

James P Bailey Lake

Larenim Park Lake

Laurel Fork Lake

Lick Creek Pond

Little Beaver Lake

Mannington Lake

Miletree Lake

North Fork South Branch

Opequon Creek

Pendleton Lake

South Branch (Catch and Release)

South Branch (Franklin)

South Branch (Petersburg)

South Branch (Smoke Hole)

Spruce Knob Lake

Summit Lake

Thomas Park Lake

Wayne Dam

While daily trout stockings are not announced in advance, the WVDNR publishes a list of recently stocked waters online at WVdnr.gov/fish-stocking.

Anglers may also find out what waters have been stocked by calling the stocking hotline at 304-558-3399.

In inclement weather, missed stockings are made up by either additional stocking runs or additional fish added to upcoming stocking events.

For more information about trout stocking locations, anglers should check pages 14-15 in the 2024 Fishing Regulations Summary.