Gilmer County · stream · order 2 river · ~7 cfs typical
Butchers Fork
Butchers Fork is a stream in Gilmer 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
Fog
86°
58°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
91°
66°
12 mph
28%
Sun
Storms
84°
68°
11 mph
77%
↘ 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
- Cove Lick1.8 mi
- Indian Fork2.0 mi
- Ellis Creek2.7 mi
- Heaters Fork3.5 mi
- Joes Run3.5 mi
- Laurel Run4.1 mi
- Copen Run5.4 mi
- Oil Creek6.0 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.
Butchers Fork fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Butchers 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 Butchers Fork?+
Butchers Fork is a stream in Gilmer County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.