Braxton County · stream · order 5 river · ~270 cfs typical
Birch River
Birch River is a stream in Braxton 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
87°
60°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
91°
67°
12 mph
20%
Sun
Storms
85°
70°
13 mph
72%
↘ 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
- Birch Lake (historical)1.0 mi
- Leatherwood Run1.0 mi
- Strange Creek1.9 mi
- Big Fork2.8 mi
- Diatter Run2.6 mi
- Right Fork Big Fork3.3 mi
- Duck Creek2.8 mi
- Upper Mill Creek3.2 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.
Birch River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Birch River?+
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 Birch River?+
Birch River is a stream in Braxton County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.