As most trout anglers know, many waters that should have been stocked in February could not be stocked. Continuous snowfall and poor road conditions caused many scheduled stockings to be canceled.
However, all missed stockings will be made up, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. More fish will be added to subsequent stockings if possible, or separate runs will be made.
Some waters, such as upper Shavers Fork, Cranberry River and Williams River, are still inaccessible. It is currently unknown when trout stockings can resume on these waters.
The Division of Natural Resources requests anglers to be patient as hatchery personnel work hard to make up missed stockings and will complete them as soon as possible.
Anglers can follow daily trout stockings by calling the Hunting and Fishing Hotline at 304-558-3399 or by going online to
www.wvdnr.gov/Fishing/Stocking/DailyStock.shtm .
**DNR**
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
www.wvdnr.gov
Joe Manchin III, Governor
Frank Jezioro, Director
News Release: March 17, 2009
Hoy Murphy, Public Information Officer 304-957-9365
hoy.r.murphy@wv.gov
Mike Shingleton, Wildlife Resources Section 304-637-0245
wildlife@wvdnr.gov