What flies are hatching on the Elk River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Elk 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 Elk River?

The Elk River is running at 113 CFS at the At Centralia gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Elk River fishable today?

Elk River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 113 CFS at the At Centralia gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Elk River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Elk River — At Centralia

Unfishable

113CFS

Discharge

3.64ft

Gauge Height

74.5°F

Water Temp

Updated 31 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.74 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

67°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph27.74 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Foggy

81° / 64°

Tomorrow

🌦️

Drizzle

77° / 63°

0.02"

Sat

☁️

Overcast

77° / 59°

0.01"

Sun

⛈️

Thunderstorm

73° / 62°

0.17"

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: 113 CFS · 74.5°F · Fall BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Elk River · September · Early Fall

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⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 74.5°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity

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JanDec

Fall BWOs (size 18-20). Last terrestrials. Cooling water reactivates fish — best dry-fly month for selective wild trout.

Blue-Winged OliveTerrestrials

🟢 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.