What flies are hatching on the Cranberry River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Cranberry River include Quill Gordon, Hendrickson, Sulphur. 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 43 CFS at the Near Richwood gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Cranberry River fishable today?

Cranberry River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 43 CFS at the Near Richwood gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Cranberry River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Cranberry River — Near Richwood

Unfishable

43CFS

Discharge

2.36ft

Gauge Height

70.3°F

Water Temp

Updated 30 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

26.97 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory

Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.

Local Weather

72°FOvercast

Wind 6 mph26.97 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Foggy

80° / 57°

Tomorrow

🌦️

Drizzle

79° / 63°

0.02"

Fri

☁️

Overcast

74° / 61°

Sat

🌦️

Drizzle

81° / 59°

0.11"

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.

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Time of Day

Using: 43 CFS · 70.3°F · Fall BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Cranberry River · September · Early Fall

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⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 70.3°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity

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JanDec

Fall BWOs (size 18-20). Last terrestrials. Brookie pre-spawn aggression. RESPECT REDDS. Beautiful Mon NF fall colors.

Blue-Winged OliveTerrestrials

🟢 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.