The West Virginia Gold Rush returns March 28 – April 8, 2023. For the sixth year in a row, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is planning statewide stockings of the Mountain State’s very own golden rainbow trout. This fish, while native to West Virginia, is a prized catch among anglers. Every spring, we take to our lakes and streams and stock over 50,000 golden trout to give anglers from across the country a chance to reel in this prized catch.
Pocahontas County Gold Rush locations:
Watoga Lake at Watoga State Park
Cranberry River
Seneca Lake at Seneca State Forest
Williams River
Elk River
Greenbrier River in Durbin
Greenbrier River in Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Shaver’s Fork (Upper and Lower)