Barbour County · stream · order 6 river · ~680 cfs typical
Buckhannon River
1 stocking on record · WVDNR
Buckhannon River is a stream in Barbour County, West Virginia, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 4, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from WVDNR; 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
Partly cloudy
77°
57°
6 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
80°
61°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
86°
67°
12 mph
26%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- First Big Run0.7 mi
- Indian Fork2.0 mi
- McCoy Lake1.9 mi
- Laurel Run2.1 mi
- Little Laurel Run2.6 mi
- Lick Shoals Run2.7 mi
- Middle Fork River2.9 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Big Run2.8 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.
Buckhannon River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Buckhannon River?+
Buckhannon River is stocked with Trout in Barbour County, West Virginia, most recently on May 4, 2026 by WVDNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Buckhannon 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 Buckhannon River?+
Buckhannon River is a stream in Barbour County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: WVDNR · updated May 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.