The Dry Fork stands as the second largest tributary of the Cheat River and ranks among West Virginia's premier fly-fishing destinations. This remarkable river originates above 4,000 feet in elevation within the Monongahela National Forest, where its cold, clean headwaters create ideal habitat for multiple trout species and smallmouth bass. The well-known Red Creek and Blackwater River feed into this fork before it joins with Black Fork. Flowing through both Randolph and Tucker Counties, the Dry Fork offers diverse fishing opportunities across its length, from rugged upper reaches to more accessible lower sections. The river's name reflects its unique characteristic—portions wind through above and underground cave systems, causing some sections to dry up during summer months, though the remaining pools continue to hold fish.