What flies are hatching on the Cranberry River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Cranberry River include Blue-Winged Olive. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Cranberry River?

The Cranberry River is running at 47.3 CFS at the Near Richwood gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Cranberry River fishable today?

Yes — Cranberry River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 47.3 CFS at the Near Richwood gauge.

Cranberry River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Cranberry River — Near Richwood

Fishable

47.3CFS

Discharge

2.40ft

Gauge Height

51.4°F

Water Temp

Updated 22 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.05 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

49°FOvercast

Wind 6 mph27.05 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

62° / 41°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

62° / 46°

Mon

🌦️

Drizzle

60° / 47°

Tue

☁️

Overcast

64° / 46°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

8.6

Time of Day

Using: 47.3 CFS · 51.4°F · Midges and BWOs on mild afternoons. Post-spawn brookies recovering — fish gently. Cold water

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Cranberry River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Cranberry River · November · Late Fall

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🟢 Active now at 51.4°F water

Blue-Winged Olive

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Midge

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JanDec

Midges and BWOs on mild afternoons. Post-spawn brookies recovering — fish gently. Cold water, slow fishing.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Cranberry River

The Cranberry River in the Monongahela National Forest is the crown jewel of West Virginia trout fishing — remote, wild, and absolutely stunning. Native brook trout and stocked fish in a roadless backcountry setting. The upper river is one of the most pristine wild trout habitats remaining in the Central Appalachians.

Quill GordonHendricksonSulphurLight CahillYellow SallyBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Monongahela National Forest. Upper Cranberry is catch-and-release artificial only. Lower sections are Catch-and-Release with special regulations. Check WVDNR for zone boundaries.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Cranberry River with more confidence.