Mingo County · stream · order 3 river · ~17 cfs typical
Elk Creek
Elk Creek is a stream in Mingo 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
86°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
92°
68°
10 mph
43%
Sun
Storms
82°
69°
6 mph
63%
↘ 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
- Rockhouse Fork1.7 mi
- Hell Creek1.5 mi
- Duncan Fork2.3 mi
- Riffe Branch2.9 mi
- Middle Fork Elk Creek3.0 mi
- Left Fork Elk Creek3.1 mi
- Right Fork Trace Fork3.7 mi
- Trace Fork3.7 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 Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elk 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 Elk Creek?+
Elk Creek is a stream in Mingo County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.