What flies are hatching on the Elk River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Elk 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 Elk River?

The Elk River is running at 143 CFS at the At Centralia gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Elk River fishable today?

Yes — Elk River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 143 CFS at the At Centralia gauge.

Elk River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Elk River — At Centralia

Fishable

143CFS

Discharge

3.78ft

Gauge Height

52.7°F

Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.02 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

65°FClear sky

Wind 8 mph28.02 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

63° / 38°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

69° / 47°

Mon

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Overcast

62° / 48°

Tue

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Partly cloudy

70° / 47°

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: 143 CFS · 52.7°F · Midges and BWOs on mild afternoons. Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Sections beginning to ice in the highest reaches.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Elk River · November · Late Fall

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🟢 Active now at 52.7°F water

Blue-Winged Olive

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Midge

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JanDec

Midges and BWOs on mild afternoons. Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Sections beginning to ice in the highest reaches.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Elk River

The upper Elk River above Sutton Lake in Upshur and Webster Counties is prime wild trout habitat — cold, dark water flowing through rhododendron-choked hollows. Brook and rainbow trout hold in every pool. The Elk Valley is quintessential Central Appalachian fly fishing country.

Quill GordonHendricksonSulphurLight CahillYellow SallyBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Standard WV trout regulations. Check WVDNR for stocking schedule and any special regulation sections.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Elk River with more confidence.