West Virginia
Cheat River near Parsons
Location Snapshot
Cheat River near Parsons is a larger West Virginia mainstem reach near Parsons with a warmwater river identity distinct from Shavers Fork. The principal supported target is smallmouth bass, with the broader large-river warmwater fishery adding additional species variety to the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Thursday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1800 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.84 ft
- Water Temperature
- 50.9 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 1:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03069500 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
54°F
Feels like
51°F
Wind
0 mph E
Wind gust
1 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 8:00 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 0 mph
Wed 10 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Wed 2 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 6 PM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Fog
High 67°F / Low 31°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 63°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 65°F / Low 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Smallmouth bass are in the mixed fishery on the Cheat River near Parsons.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Cheat River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Tucker, West Virginia
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Tucker
Management Category
Inland smallmouth river
Regulation Scope
Cheat River near Parsons.
Regulation Summary
Cheat River near Parsons: WVDNR inland warmwater-river rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
smallmouth-bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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