Appalachians
Elk River
Live Conditions
Elk River — At Centralia
24-Hr Pressure
27.56 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 68°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
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
71° / 57°
Tomorrow
🌦️Drizzle
74° / 54°
Sun
🌦️Drizzle
76° / 58°
0.03"
Mon
⛈️Thunderstorm + hail
76° / 61°
0.43"
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?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Elk River.
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Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Elk River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Elk River · June · Early Summer
⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 69.3°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity
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Light Cahill (size 14-16) and Yellow Sally (size 14-16). Sulphurs continuing. Caddis evenings. Terrestrials starting — Elk Valley grassy banks productive.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
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.
Regulations
Standard WV trout regulations. Check WVDNR for stocking schedule and any special regulation sections.