Appalachians
North Fork of the South Branch Potomac
Live Conditions
North Fork of the South Branch Potomac — At Cabins
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
27.94 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌦️Drizzle
77° / 68°
0.09"
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
77° / 63°
Sat
☁️Overcast
76° / 62°
Sun
☁️Overcast
77° / 60°
Stable conditions — watch for afternoon hatches, especially BWOs on overcast stretches.
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🪰 Hatch Calendar
North Fork of the South Branch Potomac · June · Early Summer
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GREEN DRAKE peak continuing early month. Light Cahill (size 14-16). Yellow Sally. Caddis evenings. Wild trout sip dries in canyon pools — dramatic scenery.
River Map
About North Fork of the South Branch Potomac
The North Fork of the South Branch Potomac flows through Smoke Hole Canyon in Grant County — one of the most dramatic river canyons in the central Appalachians. Towering limestone cliffs, crystal-clear water, and wild trout make this a bucket-list destination. Remote and lightly pressured, with excellent dry fly fishing during spring hatches.
Regulations
Standard WV trout regulations. Some sections run through private land — check access. Remote canyon requires careful trip planning. WV fishing license + trout stamp required.