Barton County · stream · order 4 river · ~52 cfs typical
West Fork River
West Fork River is a stream in Barton County, Missouri. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Missouri's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
97°
78°
17 mph
52%
Sat
Overcast
85°
67°
21 mph
2%
Sun
Clear
86°
63°
12 mph
2%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Pettis Creek1.2 mi
- Lawless Lake1.7 mi
- Dorris Creek2.0 mi
- Dicks Fork2.4 mi
- Tidballs Lake3.0 mi
- Bentlages Lake3.8 mi
- Coon Creek4.7 mi
- Lamar Lake4.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
West Fork River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Fork River?+
Yes — Missouri requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is West Fork River?+
West Fork River is a stream in Barton County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.