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Trout Stocking Changes in Southwest Virginia Resulting from Hurricane Helene
Richmond, VA — Due to the recent devastation resulting from Hurricane Helene the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) will suspend trout stocking in most streams in Grayson and Washington counties until further notice. These two counties were the most heavily impacted in the region and the full extent of the damage is still being assessed. The decision to suspend trout stocking was made with public safety in mind and to allow recovery efforts to continue unimpeded.
Additionally, due to the closures within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, DWR will not be stocking trout in any streams located on USDA Forest Service land in Grayson, Scott, Smyth, Washington, Wise, and Wythe counties.
DWR appreciates our trout anglers’ patience as the area tries to recover from this devastating event. Daily stocking information can be found at dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/trout-stocking-schedule.