West Virginia
Elk River at Webster Springs
Current River Rating
Poor · 29
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?
Do Not Go
Avoid This Period
Saturday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
This is an informational evaluation period, not a recommended fishing window. These seasonal suggestions should not be interpreted as a recommendation to enter
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
Blocking Factors
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 91 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.52 ft
- Water Temperature
- 77.5 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03194700 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
73°F
Feels like
76°F
Wind
5 mph SE
Wind gust
5 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
0.37 in
Last 48 hours
0.37 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 82°F
Chance 31%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 4 PM
Rain
Temp 76°F
Chance 36%
Precip 0.26 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 78°F
Chance 27%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Heavy rain
High 86°F / Low 70°F
Chance 47%
Precip 1.02 in
Max gust 20 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 64°F
Chance 39%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 85°F / Low 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 88°F / Low 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 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
Elk River at Webster Springs, West Virginia. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Elk 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
Elk River at Webster Springs is the WVDNR Randolph/Webster Elk trout water. StrikeTracks requalifies this existing public identity to Monitoring-Backed from USGS 03194700 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Tennessee Elk above Fayetteville 03582000 and from deferred Elk at Queen Shoals 03197000. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WVDNR Elk River rainbow trout. USGS 03194700. Not Tennessee 03582000.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WVDNR Elk River brown trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Upper Elk River at Webster Springs, Webster County, a trout reach distinct from the Tennessee Elk tailwater and from the lower Elk at Queen Shoals.
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 Elk River trout waters. Catalog coordinates remain USGS 03194700. Station is not remapped onto 03582000 or 03197000.
Stocking information
WVDNR stocks the Elk in Randolph and Webster counties, including catch-and-release water. Confirm current official notices.
- 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. Do not clone Tennessee Elk 03582000. 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
Webster, 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
Webster
Management Category
Inland trout river
Regulation Scope
Elk River at Webster Springs
Regulation Summary
Elk River at Webster Springs: WVDNR inland trout-stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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