West Virginia
Shavers Fork at Parsons
Location Snapshot
Shavers Fork at Parsons is a highland West Virginia river descending from the Allegheny Mountains toward its meeting with the Black Fork of the Cheat. Trout define much of its fishing identity, with cool mountain water, boulder-strewn runs, and deeper pools creating a classic Appalachian river setting.
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Current Readings
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 03069000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
41°F
Feels like
36°F
Wind
1 mph NE
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 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 6 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 64°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 62°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 63°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 66°F / Low 43°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
The Shavers Fork at Parsons is Shavers Fork of the Cheat, one of West Virginia's year-round trout rivers.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Shavers Fork.
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
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
Shavers Fork at Parsons.
Regulation Summary
Shavers Fork at Parsons: 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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