West Virginia
Greenbrier River at Durbin
Location Snapshot
Greenbrier River at Durbin is an upper Allegheny Mountain reach where the river remains comparatively cool and compact before broadening on its long course through eastern West Virginia. Trout are an important part of the fishery here, with rocky runs and pools giving the Durbin reach a distinctly upland river character.
Current River Rating
Poor · 35
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
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Blocking Factors
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
Timing Evidence
Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 251 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.91 ft
- Water Temperature
- 44.6 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 1:00 PM
Updated recently · USGS station 03180500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
43°F
Feels like
34°F
Wind
9 mph NW
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 62°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 59°F / Low 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 60°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 62°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
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.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
The Greenbrier at Durbin is in the Pocahontas County water West Virginia stocks with trout.
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
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Official sources
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
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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