Stream / River · Mineral
North Branch Potomac River
Official trout-water information for North Branch Potomac River in Mineral, West Virginia.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 39.33481, -79.25834
- Nearest cities
- Barnum, Bloomington, Elk Garden, Gormania, Keyser, Schell, West Virginia Central Junction
- Mapped managed length
- 19.69 miles
- Season
- All Year
- Serving hatchery
- Maryland DNR
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
Species are not identified in the matched state records.
Management
7 documented reaches
North Branch Potomac River mainstem. That portion of the North Branch Potomac River from the lowermost boundary of the Potomac State Forest near Lostland Run to the uppermost boundary of the Potomac State Forest at Wallman. Managed by Maryland DNR.
Length: 7.11 miles
Classification: Catch and Release, Fall Stocking, See Maryland Regulations, Stocked Trout Water
North Branch Potomac River mainstem - from the uppermost boundary of Potomac State Forest at Wallman upstream approximately 8.5 miles to the bridge at Old Wilson Road. Check MD DNR Fishing Guidebook for updates. Closure - 0. Managed by Maryland DNR.
Length: 9.25 miles
Classification: Catch and Release, Fall Stocking, See Maryland Regulations, Stocked Trout Water
North Branch Potomac River mainstem - from Jennings Randolph Lake upstream approximately 6 miles to the lower boundary of the Potomac State Forest: from the uppermost boundary. Closure - 0. Managed by Maryland DNR.
Length: 7.06 miles
Classification: Catch and Release, Fall Stocking, See Maryland Regulations, Stocked Trout Water
North Branch Potomac River mainstem - from Piney Swamp Run downstream to the upper Potomac River Commission Wastewater Treatment Plant discharge in Westernport. Closure - 0. Managed by Maryland DNR.
Length: 3.80 miles
Classification: Catch and Release, Fall Stocking, See Maryland Regulations, Stocked Trout Water
Stocked in a one-mile section beginning at Barnum. This is a cooperative stocking with the Maryland DNR.
Length: 1.23 miles
Classification: Catch and Release, Fall Stocking, See Maryland Regulations, Stocked Trout Water
Mapped WVDNR trout-management reach.
Length: 4.02 miles
Classification: Catch and Release, Fall Stocking, See Maryland Regulations, Stocked Trout Water
Designated North Branch Potomac River catch-and-release areas; consult Maryland regulations as directed by WVDNR.
Classification: Catch and Release, Fall Stocking, See Maryland Regulations, Stocked Trout Water
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- Stocking frequency varies; One stocking each month from February through May; One stocking each week for two weeks beginning the third Monday in October; Maryland regulations and stocking schedules apply
Published history
Access evidence
3 matched records
Barnum
Evidence type: boat launch
Ownership: WVDNR Wildlife
Parking: Lot
Features: Boat ramp, Canoe access, Fishing pier
Keyser
Evidence type: boat launch
Parking: Lot
Features: Boat ramp, Canoe access
Wiley Ford
Evidence type: boat launch
Ownership: Allegheny Airport Authority
Parking: Lot
Features: Boat ramp
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Restrictions
Consult current WVDNR regulations and posted access rules before fishing.
Restrictions
Consult current WVDNR regulations and posted access rules before fishing.
Restrictions
Consult current WVDNR regulations and posted access rules before fishing.
Restrictions
Consult current WVDNR regulations and posted access rules before fishing.
Restrictions
Consult current WVDNR regulations and posted access rules before fishing.
Restrictions
Consult current WVDNR regulations and posted access rules before fishing.
Catch-and-release regulation
Catch-and-release rules apply; verify the current WVDNR regulation publication.
Restrictions
Consult current WVDNR regulations and posted access rules before fishing.