Kanawha County · stream · order 6 river · ~2,788 cfs typical
Elk River
1 stocking on record · WVDNR
Elk River is a stream in Kanawha 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
Fog
83°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
87°
68°
8 mph
49%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Twomile Creek2.0 mi
- Elk Twomile Creek2.0 mi
- Left Fork Twomile Creek3.6 mi
- Cane Fork3.9 mi
- Middle Fork3.3 mi
- Tyler Creek3.6 mi
- Waste Water Retention Pond3.6 mi
- Trace Fork3.6 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 River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Elk River?+
Elk River is stocked with Trout in Kanawha 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 Elk 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 Elk River?+
Elk River is a stream in Kanawha 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.