Jefferson County · stream · order 2 river · ~8 cfs typical
Elk Branch
Elk Branch is a stream in Jefferson 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
Partly cloudy
86°
64°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
67°
14 mph
9%
Sun
Showers
82°
68°
16 mph
55%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Elks Run0.9 mi
- Lake Quigley (historical)2.1 mi
- Shenandoah River2.7 mi
- Piney Run3.4 mi
- Antietam Creek5.8 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Evitts Run6.1 mi
- Israel Creek5.0 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Lowry Lake5.9 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.
Elk Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elk Branch?+
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 Elk Branch?+
Elk Branch is a stream in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.