Clay County · stream · order 5 river · ~187 cfs typical
Buffalo Creek
1 stocking on record · WVDNR
Buffalo Creek is a stream in Clay County, West Virginia — 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
Fog
83°
60°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
63°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
87°
67°
10 mph
35%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lilly Fork1.3 mi
- Sinnett Branch1.9 mi
- Leatherwood Creek2.5 mi
- Devils Den Branch3.1 mi
- Middle Creek3.1 mi
- Standingrock Run4.1 mi
- Right Fork Leatherwood Creek5.0 mi
- Blue Knob Creek4.0 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.
Buffalo Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buffalo Creek?+
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 Buffalo Creek?+
Buffalo Creek is a stream in Clay 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.