Roanoke River (Salem) Stocking
Virginia · Roanoke County · public agency stocking snapshot
Quick answer: Yes — our normalized snapshot includes recent stocking rows for Roanoke River (Salem). The latest dated record is May 18, 2026. Species in recent rows include Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout. Data retrieved July 19, 2026 from Virginia DWR Daily Trout Stocking Schedule; confirm the live agency report.
Official source → Virginia stocking guide → Stocking near me →
Map pin: 37.3275, -80.1900 (approximate) · Open map
Recent stockings
| Date | Species | Count | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | — | A | completed |
| May 18, 2026 | Brook Trout | — | A | completed |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | — | A | completed |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Brook Trout | — | A | completed |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | — | A | completed |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Brook Trout | — | A | completed |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | — | A | completed |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Brook Trout | — | A | completed |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | — | DH | completed |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Brook Trout | — | DH | completed |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | — | A | completed |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Brook Trout | — | A | completed |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | — | DH | completed |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Brook Trout | — | DH | completed |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | — | A | completed |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Brook Trout | — | A | completed |
Best time to go
Catchable trout are often most active in the first week after stocking, especially near release points and along shorelines.
Typical window: 1–7 days