river in West Virginia, USA
A two-personality river: nationally known wild trout water in its spring-fed headwaters and a first-rate musky, walleye and smallmouth fishery downstream. Located in the 172-mile river from Pocahontas County highlands to Charleston.
Elk River (West Virginia) is a river in West Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Elk River (West Virginia) can target species including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Elk River (West Virginia).
Make sure you're fishing legally at Elk River (West Virginia). A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Elk River (West Virginia):
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Elk River (West Virginia):
Anglers at Elk River (West Virginia) can target species including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Elk River (West Virginia) before you cast a line.
Elk River (West Virginia) is a river in West Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.