What is the current flow on West Fork?
West Fork is currently flowing at 1,020 cfs at USGS gauge 03058000 as of Oct 3, 7:15 AM UTC.
West Fork at Weston Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
11.22 ft
Flow 1,020 cfs · Water temp 68.5°F (20.3°C) · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 7:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · 69°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Water is 69°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 1,020 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 67 cfs).
Flow
1,020 cfs
Gauge Height
11.22 ft
Water Temp
68.5°F (20.3°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
68.5°F (20.3°C) · as of Oct 3, 7:15 AM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 03058000 is a public stream gauge on West Fork in West Virginia. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 4 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for West Fork is not available on this page yet. Open West Fork on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On West Fork
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- WEST FORK RIVER AT WESTON, WV · 1.7 mi
- WEST FORK RIVER AT BUTCHERVILLE, WV · 6.0 mi
- WEST FORK RIVER AT WALKERSVILLE, WV · 9.4 mi
- WEST FORK RIVER NEAR MOUNT CLARE, WV · 17.3 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- STONEWALL JACKSON LAKE NEAR WESTON, WV · 0.1 mi
- BUCKHANNON R AT BUCKHANNON, WV · 14.2 mi
- LITTLE KANAWHA RIVER AT BURNSVILLE, WV · 14.5 mi
- SAND FORK NEAR GLENVILLE, WV · 15.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Fork above or below normal right now?
West Fork is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 1,020 cfs, compared with a typical median of 67 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on West Fork?
The latest reported water temperature on West Fork is 68.5°F (20.3°C) as of Oct 3, 7:15 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near West Fork?
Other gauges on West Fork worth checking include WEST FORK RIVER AT WESTON, WV (1.7 miles away), WEST FORK RIVER AT BUTCHERVILLE, WV (6.0 miles away), WEST FORK RIVER AT WALKERSVILLE, WV (9.4 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
Is West Fork good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · 69°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). Water is 69°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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