river · West Virginia
Between the whitewater releases, a wild canyon full of river smallmouth.
Directions open the approximate area of this water. Check access and parking before you go.
Running very high for mid October. Above 98% of past October 17s on record.
2,390 cfs measured near Craigsville, 14.4 miles from the center of this water, read at 10:30 PM on Oct 17. That is in the 98th percentile for October 17 across 59 years of record. The median for this date is 318 cfs, and the driest tenth of years on record ran under 48.1 cfs. Water is 57°F. Last read 85 min ago.
No verified catches yet. The record book is wide open.
Quiet water
No catches logged here lately. First one on the board sets the pace.
Readings come from USGS monitoring location 03189100, GAULEY RIVER NEAR CRAIGSVILLE, WV, 14.4 miles from the center of Gauley River. It reports discharge, water temperature and gage height. Values refresh every 30 minutes and are provisional until the agency reviews them. Gauge readings describe the river at that point; conditions upstream and downstream will differ.
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Anglers must hold a valid fishing license for the state they're fishing. Always follow your local fishing rules and regulations. Handle fish with speed and care: wet hands, minimal air time, quick release.
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