Wirt County · stream · order 2 river · ~3 cfs typical
Drift Fork
Drift Fork is a stream in Wirt 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
89°
59°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
92°
67°
11 mph
50%
Sun
Storms
79°
67°
9 mph
82%
↘ 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
- Big Island Run1.6 mi
- Bear Run1.4 mi
- South Fork Hughes River2.5 mi
- North Fork Hughes River2.5 mi
- Laurel Run2.6 mi
- Gillespie Run4.0 mi
- Right Fork Gillespie Run4.0 mi
- Macfarlan Creek3.3 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.
Drift Fork fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Drift 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 Drift Fork?+
Drift Fork is a stream in Wirt County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.