Wvdnr Gold Rush 2024. The west virginia gold rush was created to celebrate the importance of these special fish which were first discovered in the state of west virginia in 1955. From march 29 to april 9, the west virginia division of natural resources will stock thousands of golden rainbow trout in lakes and streams at select state parks and forests and in 54 other waters around the state.

With 50,000 golden rainbow trout, 68 stockings and a chance to win a lifetime fishing license, the west virginia gold rush is the fishing event of the year. 50,000 golden trout will be added to streams and lakes with 500 tagged.