Nicholas County · stream · order 1 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Back Fork
Back Fork is a stream in Nicholas County, West Virginia. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from West Virginia'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
79°
57°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
13 mph
21%
Sun
Drizzle
80°
68°
15 mph
69%
→ 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
- Gauley Eagle Number Four Impoundment1.9 mi
- Gauley Eagle Slurry Impoundment1.9 mi
- Clear Fork2.3 mi
- Big Beaver Creek3.8 mi
- Little Beaver Creek3.3 mi
- Brushy Fork4.3 mi
- Lower Spruce Run4.5 mi
- Wyatt Run4.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WV regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Back Fork fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Back Fork?+
Yes — West Virginia 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 Back Fork?+
Back Fork is a stream in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.