West Virginia
Cheat River near Parsons
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Sunday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1300 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.33 ft
- Water Temperature
- 70.9 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03069500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
66°F
Feels like
70°F
Wind
3 mph E
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.02 in
Last 48 hours
0.57 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 0 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 27%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 29%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 4 PM
Drizzle
Temp 77°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 69°F
Chance 26%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 78°F / Low 65°F
Chance 36%
Precip 0.25 in
Max gust 10 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 75°F / Low 61°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 11 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 56°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 84°F / Low 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 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
Cheat River near Parsons, West Virginia. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Cheat 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
Cheat River near Parsons is the Tucker County Cheat mainstem below the Shavers Fork confluence, a WVDNR smallmouth river. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 03069500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Shavers Fork at Parsons 03069000 and from Pennsylvania Cheat at Lake Lynn 03071600. Flow Context remains default-deny. Insect Hatch Match is not applicable.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WVDNR Cheat River smallmouth bass. USGS 03069500 Parsons. Not Shavers Fork 03069000.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Cheat River mainstem near Parsons, Tucker County, below Shavers Fork and distinct from the Shavers Fork trout identity.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by WVDNR Cheat River access near Parsons. Catalog coordinates are USGS 03069500.
Stocking information
WVDNR manages the Cheat mainstem here as a wild smallmouth river. Confirm current official notices. This is not the Shavers Fork trout stocking water.
Official sources
WVDNR inland warmwater-river rules change. Distinct from Shavers Fork 03069000 and from PA Lake Lynn 03071600. Confirm current WVDNR fishing regulations.
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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 smallmouth river
Regulation Scope
Cheat River near Parsons
Regulation Summary
Cheat River near Parsons: WVDNR inland warmwater-river rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
smallmouth-bass
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