Where can I find wild trout in WV?
Narrow down your fishing options in West Virginia, with our list of the top rivers and lakes for trout in West Virginia.
- Cranberry River.
- Williams River.
- South Branch River — Smoke Hole Area.
- Shavers Fork River.
- Elk River.
- North Fork River.
- Blackwater River.
- Pipestem State Park.
Is there a trout season in West Virginia?
From October 1 through May 31, a 1-mile section of the Clear Fork of Guyandotte River in Wyoming County beginning at the state Route 6 bridge and extending upstream to the R.D. Bailey Wildlife Management Area manager’s residence is open for catch and release trout fishing only.
What trout are native to West Virginia?
brook trout
The brook trout is the only trout species native to West Virginia streams.
Is it legal to trout fish at night in WV?
Night fishing is allowed, so you can practice your cast under the stars of Pocahontas County’s famous dark sky. Reminder: You’ll need a West Virginia license and trout stamp, along with a National Forest Stamp for some rivers.
What license do I need to trout fish in WV?
All anglers who are at the age of 15 and older are required to have a fishing license and a valid form of identification such as a State Issued ID or Driver’s License while fishing. All permits in West Virginia are valid for one calendar year.
Where can I fish for golden trout in WV?
Some of the locations include Brandywine lake, Seneca State Forest, Blackwater Falls, Spruce Knob, Greenbrier River, and a lot more. DNR hatchery program manager Jim Hedrick says the goal is to get people, especially children and new anglers, excited about trout fishing in West Virginia.
Where can I find wild brook trout?
If a stream is cold enough, brook trout will be present in most of it, but shallower areas with no cover will usually be dominated by the little guys. The larger, adult fish are usually found in the best habitats. Likely locations include deep plunge pools created by waterfalls, large boulders, or downed trees.
Does WV stock brook trout?
After a couple of lean years, West Virginia’s attempt to grow native brook trout in a hatchery is finally bearing fruit. Roughly 1,200 juvenile brook trout are growing inside the Reymann Farms aquaculture facility near Wardensville, and will be stocked in four Eastern Panhandle streams later this spring.