Nicholas County · stream · order 4 river · ~253 cfs typical
Cranberry River
1 stocking on record · WVDNR
Cranberry River is a stream in Nicholas 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
Overcast
78°
57°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
83°
65°
12 mph
21%
Sun
Showers
75°
68°
12 mph
67%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Cherry River1.6 mi
- Taylor Run2.3 mi
- Cherry Run2.8 mi
- Rockcamp Run3.8 mi
- Strouds Creek4.1 mi
- Morris Creek3.9 mi
- Wyatt Run3.3 mi
- Panther Creek3.9 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.
Cranberry River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cranberry River?+
Cranberry River is stocked with Trout in Nicholas 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 Cranberry 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 Cranberry River?+
Cranberry River is a stream in Nicholas 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.