Stocking 2025
Spring Stocking Schedule Announced
The WV DNR has released the 2025 spring trout stocking schedule. Over 500,000 rainbow, brown, and golden trout will be stocked across the state's rivers and streams.
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Trout Fishing News
Stay informed with the latest stocking reports, conservation updates, and fishing news from across the Mountain State.
Conservation 2025
Candy Darter Protection Update
The candy darter, a native species to the Appalachian region, continues to receive protection efforts. Learn how this impacts trout fishing regulations in certain WV waterways.
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Events 2025
Annual Trout Festival Returns
The annual WV Trout Festival is back with fly fishing demonstrations, kids' events, and expert seminars. Join anglers from across the state for a weekend of fishing fun.
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Research 2025
Native Brook Trout Population Recovery
New survey data shows encouraging recovery of native brook trout populations in several WV streams. Habitat restoration efforts are making a measurable difference.
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Report 2025
Golden Trout Program Expands
The WV DNR is expanding its golden trout stocking program to additional lakes and streams across the state, giving anglers more chances to catch these beautiful fish.
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Tips 2025
Best New Fly Patterns for WV Streams
Local fly tiers share their most effective new patterns for targeting trout in West Virginia's mountain streams this season.
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Guide 2025
Cranberry River, WV: A Guide to Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Adventure
Tucked into Monongahela National Forest near Richwood, the Cranberry River offers top trout fishing, secluded riverside camping, wilderness hiking and more. Here's your complete guide.
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Stocking 2025
Trout Stocking in West Virginia: A Complete Guide
How WVDNR stocking works, when and where trout are released, golden rainbow trout, the best baits and how to find freshly stocked trout across the Mountain State.
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Fly Fishing 2025
Fly Fishing West Virginia: A Guide to the Best Rivers
The Mountain State's best fly-fishing rivers — the Elk, Cranberry, Williams, Shavers Fork, Potomac and Greenbrier — plus the top seasons, flies and gear for coldwater trout.
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Wild Trout 2025
Native Trout Streams WV: 20 Best Streams for Wild Brook Trout
Brook trout are West Virginia's only native trout. Explore 20 of the best wild brook trout streams, from Seneca Creek and Tea Creek to Red Creek, Otter Creek and more.
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Fishing Guide 2025
Glade Creek Trout Fishing: Complete Guide to Glade Creek in Raleigh County
Directions to the Upper and Lower Glade Creek access points, trout fishing tips, the Glade Creek Trail, waterfalls, primitive camping and more in New River Gorge.
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