Elk River Report

IMPORTANT!
We do NOT sell West Virginia fishing license!

YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE YOUR WEST VIRGINIA FISHING LICENSE ONLINE BEFORE YOU ARRIVE. THE CLOSEST LICENSE TERMINAL IS LOCATED AT WALMART IN ELKINS WV, 45 MILES FROM ELK SPRINGS RESORT.

GO TO www.wvdnr.gov AND FOLLOW THE LINKS

You will need the following;

• Day License
• Non Resident Trout Stamp
• Conservation Stamp
• National Forest Stamp

DO NOT USE GPS!!
You will lose service 15-30 miles outside of our location and GPS will take you down some rough back roads with possible locked gates at the other end!

USGS Conditions

Elk River Weather

Hatch Chart

Draining from Cheat and Gauly Mountains on the Pocahontas and Randolph County line, the Elk is West Virginia's premier trout fishery with an average of 10,000 fish netted annually to rod and line. It has something for everyone, from slow meandering pools to cataract mountain rivulets yet all areas offer the great chance of meeting a trout. The famous Mill Pool, Sulphur Run, Clay Banks and Angle Hole are just a few of the options open to our clients. Local Knowledge and experience learned over many years give a great advantage when chasing big browns and rainbows, so let us help you to learn how to fish The Elk and meet her trout.