West Virginia
Shavers Fork below Bowden
Current River Rating
Poor · 36
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Low chance of precipitation.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 141 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.1 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03068800 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
67°F
Feels like
69°F
Wind
5 mph S
Wind gust
7 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
0.30 in
Last 48 hours
0.30 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 23%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 74°F
Chance 24%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Drizzle
Temp 72°F
Chance 37%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 33%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 77°F / Low 67°F
Chance 37%
Precip 0.24 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 58°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 57°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
Shavers Fork below Bowden, 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 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
Fishery overview
Shavers Fork below Bowden is a WVDNR Monongahela National Forest trout river. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions via accepted air-derived river-trout scoring from USGS 03068800 (live discharge and stage; no live water temperature). Distinct from the existing Shavers Fork at Parsons 03069000 identity, which is not remapped. 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 Shavers Fork rainbow trout at Bowden 03068800. Not Parsons 03069000.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WVDNR Shavers Fork brown trout.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout in colder Shavers Fork water.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Free-flowing Shavers Fork below Bowden, Randolph County, upstream of the Parsons confluence identity.
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 Shavers Fork trout waters. Catalog coordinates are USGS 03068800. This is not the Parsons seed station 03069000.
Stocking information
WVDNR stocks Shavers Fork sections including Bemis and the lower and upper river. 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 treat 03068800 as Shavers Fork at Parsons 03069000. 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
Randolph, 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
Randolph
Management Category
Inland trout river
Regulation Scope
Shavers Fork below Bowden
Regulation Summary
Shavers Fork below Bowden: 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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