West Virginia
Williams River at Dyer
Current River Rating
Poor · 37
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
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- 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.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 48.8 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.29 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03186500 · 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
69°F
Feels like
72°F
Wind
5 mph S
Wind gust
6 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
0.01 in
Last 48 hours
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 80°F
Chance 29%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 69°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 80°F / Low 68°F
Chance 37%
Precip 0.16 in
Max gust 20 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 61°F
Chance 53%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 57°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 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
Williams River at Dyer, 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 Williams 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
Williams River at Dyer is a WVDNR Monongahela National Forest trout river. StrikeTracks requalifies this existing public identity to Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout scoring from USGS 03186500 (live discharge and stage; no live water temperature). Distinct from Cranberry River near Richwood 03187500. 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 Williams River rainbow trout. USGS 03186500. Not Cranberry 03187500.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WVDNR Williams River brown trout.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout in colder Williams water.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Free-flowing Williams River at Dyer, Webster County, a highland trout river distinct from the Cranberry.
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 Williams River trout waters, including catch-and-release water. Catalog coordinates remain USGS 03186500.
Stocking information
WVDNR stocks the Williams, including catch-and-release water. 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 Cranberry 03187500. 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
Webster, 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
Webster
Management Category
Inland trout river
Regulation Scope
Williams River at Dyer
Regulation Summary
Williams River at Dyer: 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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