Wirt County · stream · order 5 river · ~329 cfs typical
South Fork Hughes River
South Fork Hughes River is a stream in Wirt 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
89°
59°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
93°
67°
11 mph
51%
Sun
Storms
79°
67°
9 mph
83%
↘ 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
- North Fork Hughes River0.0 mi
- Big Island Run1.1 mi
- Gillespie Run1.9 mi
- Right Fork Gillespie Run2.5 mi
- Bear Run2.7 mi
- Goose Creek3.6 mi
- Laurel Run4.5 mi
- Macfarlan Creek5.1 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 Fork Hughes River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork Hughes 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 South Fork Hughes River?+
South Fork Hughes River is a stream in Wirt County, West Virginia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.