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
27.75 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
79° / 55°
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
69° / 54°
0.19"
Thu
☁️Overcast
60° / 45°
Fri
☁️Overcast
63° / 39°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
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🪰 Hatch Calendar
North Fork of the South Branch Potomac · May · Late Spring
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Sulphurs (size 16-18) at peak. GREEN DRAKES (size 8-10) on limestone sections — Smoke Hole Canyon Green Drake emergence. March Brown (size 12). Light Cahill late.
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.