What flies are hatching on the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Shavers Fork of the Cheat 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 Shavers Fork of the Cheat River?

The Shavers Fork of the Cheat River is running at 87.2 CFS at the Below Bowden gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River fishable today?

Yes — Shavers Fork of the Cheat River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 87.2 CFS at the Below Bowden gauge.

Shavers Fork of the Cheat River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Shavers Fork of the Cheat River — Below Bowden

Fishable

87.2CFS

Discharge

3.83ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 41 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

26.39 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

49°FClear sky

Wind 5 mph26.39 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

61° / 40°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

59° / 43°

Tue

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Partly cloudy

64° / 43°

Wed

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Drizzle

64° / 46°

0.05"

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: 87.2 CFS · Midges and BWOs on mild afternoons. Post-spawn brookies recovering — fish gently. Cold water

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Shavers Fork of the Cheat River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Shavers Fork of the Cheat River · November · Late Fall

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JanDec

Midges and BWOs on mild afternoons. Post-spawn brookies recovering — fish gently. Cold water, slow fishing at elevation.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

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About Shavers Fork of the Cheat River

Shavers Fork of the Cheat River in the Monongahela National Forest is the crown jewel of West Virginia brook trout fishing — arguably the finest native brook trout stream in the state. High elevation, cold and clear, running through remote Mon NF backcountry. Wild rainbows fill the lower sections; pure native brookies hold in the upper reaches. A true pilgrimage stream for Appalachian fly anglers.

Quill GordonHendricksonSulphurLight CahillYellow SallyBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Monongahela National Forest. Upper sections: Catch-and-Release/Artificial Only for native brook trout. Lower sections: standard WV trout regulations. Check WVDNR for exact zone boundaries. Requires WV fishing license + trout stamp.

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Guides to help you fish Shavers Fork of the Cheat River with more confidence.