Elkhorn Lake
Virginia DWR lists 5 trout stocking days at Elkhorn Lake in 2026 so far. The latest was on Oct 13, 2026. DWR lists the days and the species stocked, not the number of fish. Virginia DWR lists it as “Elkhorn Lake[National Forest Water]”. DWR marks it: National Forest Water.
Virginia DWR data pulled .

Elkhorn Lake in numbers
- stocking days in 2026, through Nov 6
- 5
- by the same date in 2025
- 6
- stocking days in all of 2025
- 7
Every stocking record
Every stocking day DWR lists for this water in the last two years, newest first, then the number of stocking days each year. The category is DWR’s own code for the water.
| Date | Species | DWR category |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Rainbow trout | A |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Rainbow trout | A |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Brook trout, Rainbow trout | A |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Rainbow trout | A |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Rainbow trout | A |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Rainbow trout | A |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout | A |
| May 22, 2025 | Rainbow trout | A |
| May 6, 2025 | Rainbow trout | A |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Rainbow trout | A |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Rainbow trout | A |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Brook trout, Rainbow trout | A |
| Year | Stocking days |
|---|---|
| 20265 stocking days | 5 |
| 20257 stocking days | 7 |
| 202410 stocking days | 10 |
| 20238 stocking days | 8 |
| 20227 stocking days | 7 |
| 20218 stocking days | 8 |
| 20207 stocking days | 7 |
Stocking days each year
2026 is outlined because the year is not over. This site shows DWR’s list from 2020 on. DWR does not give fish counts.
What is stocked here
| Species | Stocking days | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 39 | 72% |
| Brook trout | 14 | 26% |
| Tiger trout | 1 | 2% |
Map point 38.3287, -79.2280: the USGS Geographic Names Information System point for this reservoir (feature 1502010). It marks the water, not a parking lot or a boat launch.
Closest waters on this site
Straight-line distance between map points, not driving distance.
Also in Augusta County: South River (Ridgeview Park), Lower Sherando Lake, Braley Pond, Hearthstone Lake, North River (Gorge), North River (Natural Chimneys), Back Creek, North River (Upper).
Source: DWR daily trout stocking schedule, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Pulled . Check the agency and the current fishing rules before you go.
Near Elkhorn Lake
Boat access, bait shops, rentals and places to stay within 10 miles. Distances are straight lines from the map point of the water, not driving distance.
Campgrounds and RV parks
1 listed- Stokesville Campgroundcampground · Mt Solon4.6 mi
Lodging
nearest 3- Stokesville Lodge, LLClodge · Mount Solon4.4 mi
- Stokesville Lodgelodge · Mt Solon4.6 mi
- Serenity by the Streamcabins · Dayton9.4 mi
Businesses: Overture Maps Foundation open places data (release 2026-10-21.0, pulled 2026-11-06), from the businesses’ public listings. We have not visited them and do not rank them. Hours and services change, so call ahead.