Copyright 2009 James Marsh
Fly Fishing The Cranberry River West
Virginia
This river was a fine wild trout stream at one time that
was ruined by acid several years ago but thanks to
Trout Unlimited, this forty-one mile long stream has
come back as a very fine trout stream within the past few
years. It flows through a huge wilderness area, the
Monongahela National Forest.
The river is divided into two basic sections. The
backcountry and the lower section which is fairly easy to
access. The backcountry does not allow any vehicle
access and consist of sixteen miles of remote stream
including both the North Fork and South Fork tributaries.
There are overnight shelters along the backcountry
section.
The lower section of the river provide excellent access
and has roads that runs near the stream the entire
distance. The river holds more trout per acre than any
stream in West Virginia.
There are three special regulation areas on the river.
There is a quarter-mile long catch and release area on
the North Fork in the backcountry. Another catch and
release section, over four miles long, runs from the
mouth of the North Fork downstream to the Dogway
Fork Bridge. The best section to fish is probably the
catch and release section from Woodbine to camp
Sprinter which is just over a mile long.
Seasons:
The season is open year-round.
Winter:
Winter can be tough to fish except on the warmest days.
Spring:
Spring is the best time for fly fishing the Cranberry River
due to the hatches that occur.
Summer:
Summer would be the next best time. Late summer can
bring about low water and tougher fishing conditions.
Fall:
Fall is normally a good time to fish the river. It is a
beautiful time to fish for certain.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Cranberry River
The headwaters of the North and South Forks of the
Cranberry River and the upper reaches of the Dogway
Fork is mostly brook trout fishing. (Click Here to
Continue)
Virginia
This river was a fine wild trout stream at one time that
was ruined by acid several years ago but thanks to
Trout Unlimited, this forty-one mile long stream has
come back as a very fine trout stream within the past few
years. It flows through a huge wilderness area, the
Monongahela National Forest.
The river is divided into two basic sections. The
backcountry and the lower section which is fairly easy to
access. The backcountry does not allow any vehicle
access and consist of sixteen miles of remote stream
including both the North Fork and South Fork tributaries.
There are overnight shelters along the backcountry
section.
The lower section of the river provide excellent access
and has roads that runs near the stream the entire
distance. The river holds more trout per acre than any
stream in West Virginia.
There are three special regulation areas on the river.
There is a quarter-mile long catch and release area on
the North Fork in the backcountry. Another catch and
release section, over four miles long, runs from the
mouth of the North Fork downstream to the Dogway
Fork Bridge. The best section to fish is probably the
catch and release section from Woodbine to camp
Sprinter which is just over a mile long.
Seasons:
The season is open year-round.
Winter:
Winter can be tough to fish except on the warmest days.
Spring:
Spring is the best time for fly fishing the Cranberry River
due to the hatches that occur.
Summer:
Summer would be the next best time. Late summer can
bring about low water and tougher fishing conditions.
Fall:
Fall is normally a good time to fish the river. It is a
beautiful time to fish for certain.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Cranberry River
The headwaters of the North and South Forks of the
Cranberry River and the upper reaches of the Dogway
Fork is mostly brook trout fishing. (Click Here to
Continue)
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brown Trout Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Golden Trout (Some Wild, Mostly Stocked) Size Medium Location Central West Virginia Nearest Towns Richwood Season Year-round Access: Remote in the upper part, easy in the lower section Non-Resident License State of West Virginia Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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