Fishing Ponds in West Virginia
Bluestone Lake bass, New River smallmouth, and trout-stocked streams. 18 venues listed across Kanawha County, Wood County and Pocahontas County.
18 venues mapped · 1 with venue websites
Where can I go fishing in West Virginia?
You can fish at 18 mapped venues across West Virginia, concentrated around Kanawha County and Wood County. Fee and access details are published for 1 of them.
Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.
18 West Virginia venues plotted · click any pin for details
Narrow it down
All 18 fishing venues in West Virginia A–Z
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- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area · Preston County
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- Cambell's Creek Fishing Area · Kanawha County
- Catch and Release Fishing · Williamstown
- Cavendish · Fayette County
- Coopers Rock Reservoir · Monongalia County
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- Dent's Run Reservoir on Buffalo Creek · Marion County
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Harpers Ferry Campground
Jefferson County
Harpers Ferry Campground in Jefferson County, West Virginia offers riverside camping along the Potomac River, with glamping, food and parking on site.
- Facilities
- Camping · Food · Glamping · Parking
- Pricing
- $49 per night
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- Handley Pond · Pocahontas County
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- Long Branch Lake · Summers County
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- Marmet Lock and Dam Fishing Area · Marmet
- Marmet Lock and Dam Fishing Area (Downstream) · Marmet
- Mouth of the Elk Fishing Area · Charleston
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- Off the Hook Fishing Lake · Putnam County
- Ohio River · Wood County
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- View of Bridge · Pocahontas County
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- Walden Pond · Berkeley County
- Wheelchair Access Fishing Pier · Kanawha County
- Wheelchair Access Fishing Pier · Kanawha County
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Directory data as of July 2026.
Fishing in West Virginia: FAQ
West Virginia has 18 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Kanawha County, Wood County and Pocahontas County. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.
Bass records aren't widely confirmed for West Virginia venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.
Yes, anglers fishing in West Virginia need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our West Virginia fishing license guide at /us/blog/west-virginia-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.
See what's biting at West Virginia venues
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