Fayette County · stream · order 8 river · ~12,292 cfs typical
New River
New 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
Overcast
82°
64°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
69°
9 mph
32%
Sun
Storms
83°
69°
12 mph
72%
↘ 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
- Gauley River0.0 mi
- Scrabble Creek0.3 mi
- Big Creek1.8 mi
- Twentymile Creek4.6 mi
- Mulberry Fork4.6 mi
- Loop Creek4.1 mi
- Laurel Creek4.3 mi
- Bridge Fork4.6 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.
New River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish New 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 New River?+
New River is a stream in Fayette County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.