West Virginia
Greenbrier River at Durbin
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Cautions
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Blocking Factors
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 03180500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
66°F
Feels like
69°F
Wind
3 mph W
Wind gust
8 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
0.02 in
Last 48 hours
0.02 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 74°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 77°F
Chance 38%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 69°F
Chance 24%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 78°F / Low 65°F
Chance 38%
Precip 0.13 in
Max gust 29 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 71°F / Low 57°F
Chance 26%
Precip 0.22 in
Max gust 12 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 53°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 55°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 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.
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Fishing Overview
Greenbrier River at Durbin, West Virginia. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path: USGS reports live 00060 and 00065 without water temperature.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Greenbrier 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
Greenbrier River at Durbin is the WVDNR headwaters Greenbrier trout water. StrikeTracks requalifies this existing public identity to Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout scoring from USGS 03180500 (live discharge and stage; reported water temperature is not a usable live 00010). Distinct from deferred Greenbrier at Alderson 03183500. 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 Durbin Greenbrier rainbow trout. USGS 03180500. Not Alderson 03183500.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WVDNR Durbin Greenbrier brown trout.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout in colder Greenbrier headwaters.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Headwaters Greenbrier River at Durbin, Pocahontas County, a trout reach distinct from the lower Greenbrier smallmouth river at Alderson.
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 Greenbrier (Durbin) trout waters. Catalog coordinates remain USGS 03180500. Station is not remapped onto Alderson 03183500.
Stocking information
WVDNR stocks the Greenbrier at Durbin. 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 remap onto Alderson 03183500. 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
Pocahontas, 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
Pocahontas
Management Category
Inland trout river
Regulation Scope
Greenbrier River at Durbin
Regulation Summary
Greenbrier River at Durbin: WVDNR inland trout-stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout, brook-trout
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