Fishing in West Virginia

144 verified fishing spots across West Virginia, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.

Top fishing spots in West Virginia

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Rockhouse Lake

Pineville, WV· 37.6433, -81.5644
Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout • Bluegill
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:54 AM
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Bertha Boat Ramp Shoreline

Hinton, WV· 37.5671, -80.8492
Channel Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Smallmouth Bass
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:51 AM
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Barbour County Public Fishing Pier

Philippi, WV· 39.1558, -80.0381
Smallmouth Bass • Rock Bass • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:51 AM
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Sunset Beach Marina Bay

Morgantown, WV· 39.6647, -79.8654
Largemouth Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Walleye
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:51 AM
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Bull Falls Access Bay

Forest Hill, WV· 37.5256, -80.8841
Channel Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Smallmouth Bass
Today's fishing
74.0Good
Best time
6:51 AM
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Thomas Park Pond

Thomas, WV· 39.1512, -79.4976
Rainbow Trout • Bluegill
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
6:49 AM
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North Branch Potomac River at Barnum

Barnum, WV· 39.4442, -79.1121
Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:48 AM
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Potomac River at Spring Gap

Green Spring, WV· 39.5678, -78.6312
Smallmouth Bass • Walleye • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:46 AM
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West Fork River at Stonewood Pier

Stonewood, WV· 39.2482, -80.3235
Muskellunge • Smallmouth Bass • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:52 AM
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Millers Fork Pond

Milton, WV· 38.4593, -82.1672
Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:58 AM
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Kimsey Run Lake

Lost River, WV· 38.9953, -78.9669
Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout • Bluegill
Today's fishing
74.0Good
Best time
6:46 AM
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Camp Run Lake

Fort Seybert, WV· 38.7758, -79.1867
Rainbow Trout • Brook Trout • Bluegill
Today's fishing
73.0Good
Best time
6:47 AM

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Fishing regulations in West Virginia

Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources — official regulations