Appalachians
Shavers Fork of the Cheat River
Live Conditions
Shavers Fork of the Cheat River — Below Bowden
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
26 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
67° / 48°
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
57° / 42°
0.32"
Thu
🌦️Drizzle
47° / 34°
0.04"
Fri
☁️Overcast
54° / 31°
Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.
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What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River.
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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 · May · Late Spring
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Sulphurs (size 16-18) at peak. March Brown (size 12). Yellow Sally (size 16). Light Cahill (size 14-16). Best dry-fly month — native brookies eager and opportunistic.
River Map
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.
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.