Tucker County · stream · order 1 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
South Branch
Stocked 3× on record · WVDNR
South Branch is a stream in Tucker 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
73°
56°
8 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
76°
58°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
81°
62°
11 mph
30%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| 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
- Indian Run2.9 mi
- Slabcamp Run3.1 mi
- Laurel Run3.2 mi
- Pleasant Run3.4 mi
- Campfield Run3.8 mi
- Cherry Fork4.0 mi
- Haddix Run3.9 mi
- Springstone Run4.9 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.
South Branch fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Branch?+
South Branch is stocked with Trout in Tucker 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 South Branch?+
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 South Branch?+
South Branch is a stream in Tucker 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.