Fayette County · stream · order 8 river · ~18,119 cfs typical
Kanawha River
Kanawha River is a stream in Fayette 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
Mostly clear
84°
58°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
91°
70°
15 mph
58%
→ 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
- Crooked Creek1.3 mi
- Oldtown Creek2.5 mi
- Threemile Creek2.6 mi
- Campaign Creek3.1 mi
- Mill Creek2.8 mi
- Kyger Creek4.7 mi
- Little Campaign Creek4.7 mi
- Little Chickamauga 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.
Kanawha River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Kanawha 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 Kanawha River?+
Kanawha River is a stream in Fayette County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.