Fly fishing inWest Virginia

Mountain streams and catch-and-release waters in the Appalachian backcountry.

West Virginia waters

6 rivers, lakes and creeks with fly picks and reports.

A north-state freestone with dramatic canyons and strong smallmouth and rock bass populations — also holds trout in upper forks.

A jewel of the Monongahela National Forest — freestone brook and rainbow trout fishing with classic West Virginia wading.

Good trout water in upper reaches and excellent smallmouth below Sutton Lake; approachable wading and reservoir tailwater fishing.

Long freestone river with scenic wade-and-float opportunities; smallmouth and trout in upper reaches make it a versatile fly-fishing destination.

World-class smallmouth and warmwater trout fishing through the New River Gorge; excellent for dry/dropper and streamer presentations.

A mix of stocked and wild trout in upper reaches and superb smallmouth bass lower down; favorite for dry-fly and streamer anglers.