Fayette County · stream · order 6 river · ~3,089 cfs typical
Cheat River
Cheat River is a stream in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Pennsylvania'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
86°
57°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
90°
63°
13 mph
34%
Sun
Showers
81°
67°
11 mph
85%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Point Marion Pool Eight1.1 mi
- Monongahela River Pool Seven (historical)3.1 mi
- Georges Creek3.1 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- York Run3.9 mi
- Rubles Run3.8 mi
- Jacobs Creek4.6 mi
- Morgan Run4.4 mi
- Coles Run5.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official PA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cheat River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cheat River?+
Yes — Pennsylvania 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 Cheat River?+
Cheat River is a stream in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.