North Fork of the Cherry River West Virginia Fly Fishing Report & Options for Selecting Flies: Email us at (sales@perfectflystore.com) with the dates you will be fishing and we will send you a list of our fly recommendations. We can get flies and gear to you within two to three business days from the time you place your order via Priority Mail. If you provide a budget for flies, we will select them to match the budget and get them to you on time for your trip. Your can also call us at 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide what flies and gear to use. All orders are shipped free in the U.S. If under a $100 order requiring Priority mail is a charge of only $8.10. Orders over a $100 are shipped free via Priority Mail.
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Type of Stream
Freestone Stream
Species
Rainbow Trout (stocked)
Brown Trout (stocked)
Brook Trout (native)
Size
Small
Location
Northeastern West Virginia
Nearest Towns
Richwood
Season
Year-round
Access:
Good
Non-Resident License
State of West Virginia
Weather
National Weather Service Link
Seasons:
Fly fishing the North Fork of the Cherry River is best in the Spring and Fall months.
Spring:
Spring provides the best fly fishing opportunities due to the hatches.
Summer:
The stream stays rather cool during the summer and the fishing can be good especially early and late in the day.
Fall:
Fall is an excellent time to fish the North Fork Cherry.
Winter:
Fly fishing remains good all winter provided the weather cooperates.
Recommended Tackle & Gear
Fly Line:
4, 5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 to 12 ft., 5 or 6X Nymphing:
71/2 ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 0-2X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 0-2X
Best Fly Rods:
Perfect Fly Supreme Four, Superb Five
or Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 4/5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Copyright 2013 James Marsh
Fly Fishing North Fork of the Cherry River West Virginia
The North Fork of the Cherry River is one of two headwaters streams that form the main stem of the Cherry River. It begins in southeastern Pocahontas County.
There’s a “catch and release, fly fishing only” 1.8- mile section of the North Fork of the Cherry River extending upstream from Richwood’s water supply dam to first state Route #39 bridge. You can access the “catch and release” section from state Route #39. Fly fishing the North Fork Cherry River is best in the “catch and release” section. The section of the river upstream from the bridge is managed under normal put and take regulations.
The North Fork of the Cherry is stocked with rainbows, browns and some golden rainbow trout. It also has a population of native brook trout. The stream holds over trout well and there are larger trout that have grown from stocked fingerlings.
The North Fork Cherry is a small, pristine stream. It usually runs clear and fast. There’s plenty of runs and deep pools and some riffles. There are plenty of pull-over areas along route 39/55. In many places the stream is well covered with overhanging tree limbs and casting can be rather tight in some areas. The stream flows through the Monongahela National Forest.
This stream is a good example of aquatic reclamation. At one time the PH of the water was very low or acidic The Department of Natural Resources started treating the stream with limestone a few years ago and the stream is now capable of staining a good population of trout.