West Virginia
Blackwater River at Davis
Current River Rating
Poor · 45
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 124 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.13 ft
- Water Temperature
- 69.3 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03066000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
64°F
Wind
5 mph S
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.09 in
Last 48 hours
0.22 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Fog
Temp 66°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 72°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 42%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 65°F
Chance 25%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 73°F / Low 62°F
Chance 42%
Precip 0.11 in
Max gust 24 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 56°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 51°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Blackwater River at Davis, West Virginia. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Blackwater River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Blackwater River at Davis is a WVDNR native-brook and stocked-trout river above Blackwater Falls. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 03066000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Cheat near Parsons 03069500 and from deferred Blackwater Canyon overlapping pins. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WVDNR Blackwater brook trout. USGS 03066000 Davis. Distinct from Cheat 03069500.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WVDNR Blackwater rainbow trout.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WVDNR Blackwater brown trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Free-flowing tannic Blackwater River at Davis, Tucker County, a highland trout river distinct from the Cheat mainstem.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by WVDNR Blackwater trout waters and Blackwater Falls State Park corridor access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 03066000.
Stocking information
WVDNR stocks the Blackwater. Brook trout are native in colder water. Confirm current official notices. Stocking is fishery context, not a condition rating.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Official sources
WVDNR trout-stream rules change. Distinct from Cheat near Parsons 03069500. Confirm current WVDNR trout regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Tucker, West Virginia
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Tucker
Management Category
Inland trout river
Regulation Scope
Blackwater River at Davis
Regulation Summary
Blackwater River at Davis: WVDNR inland trout-stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brook-trout, rainbow-trout, brown-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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