Brooke County · stream · order 2 river · ~3 cfs typical
Painters Run
Painters Run is a stream in Brooke 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
90°
59°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
92°
66°
13 mph
71%
Sun
Storms
78°
67°
11 mph
82%
→ 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
- Buffalo Creek0.9 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Pierce Run1.6 mi
- Cross Creek3.3 mi
- Cross Creek3.4 mi
- Cardinal Fly Ash Retention Reservoir2.8 mi
- Stotts Run4.2 mi
- Castleman Run4.7 mi
- Rush Run4.4 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.
Painters Run fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Painters Run?+
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 Painters Run?+
Painters Run is a stream in Brooke County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.