Appalachians
Elk River
Live Conditions
Elk River — At Centralia
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
27.44 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌦️Drizzle
69° / 42°
0.01"
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
74° / 54°
Wed
🌧️Rain
63° / 48°
0.69"
Thu
🌧️Rain
51° / 37°
0.13"
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.
9.4
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Elk River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Elk River · May · Late Spring
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
Select month
Sulphurs (size 16-18) at peak. March Brown (size 12). Yellow Sally (size 16). Light Cahill (size 14-16). Best dry-fly month — wild trout active.
🟢 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.