West Virginia
West Fork River below Stonewall Jackson Dam
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
- 48.7 CFS
- Gage Height
- 8.53 ft
- Water Temperature
- 73.9 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03058000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
70°F
Feels like
76°F
Wind
3 mph S
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
0.26 in
Last 48 hours
0.26 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 27%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 79°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 0 mph
Sat 4 PM
Showers
Temp 74°F
Chance 28%
Precip 0.37 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Drizzle
Temp 73°F
Chance 30%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 81°F / Low 68°F
Chance 45%
Precip 0.55 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 79°F / Low 64°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 23 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 85°F / Low 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 88°F / Low 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 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
West Fork River below Stonewall Jackson Dam, West Virginia. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at West Fork 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
West Fork River below Stonewall Jackson Dam is the WVDNR Stonewall Jackson tailwater. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 03058000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from existing Stonewall Jackson Lake near Weston 03057900, which remains elevation-only and 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 Stonewall Jackson tailwater rainbow trout. USGS 03058000. Not lake 03057900.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WVDNR Stonewall Jackson tailwater brown trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Stonewall Jackson Dam tailwater on the West Fork in Lewis County, a trout reach distinct from the reservoir.
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 Stonewall Jackson tailwater access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 03058000. The lake station 03057900 is not this identity.
Stocking information
WVDNR stocks Stonewall Jackson tailwaters. Confirm current official notices. Stocking is fishery context, not a condition rating.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Official sources
WVDNR trout-tailwater rules change. Do not treat 03058000 as Stonewall Jackson Lake 03057900. 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
Lewis, 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
Lewis
Management Category
Inland trout tailwater
Regulation Scope
West Fork River below Stonewall Jackson Dam
Regulation Summary
West Fork River below Stonewall Jackson Dam: WVDNR inland trout-tailwater rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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