Fishing

Summersville Lake is one of the best small and largemouth bass fishing lakes in the state of West Virginia. The lake is also stocked at the tailwater, bi-weekly, in the fall, with trout. The assortment of fish which include; walleye, bluegill, an occasional rainbow trout, crappie and channel catfish, as well as the 30-50 feet water depth, with buoys marking fish attractors make this lake optimal for fishing with the entire family. Night fishing and using minnows for bait is permitted. When fishing for Walleye, bottom bouncing night crawlers, crank baits, or trolling is recommended. Catfish pursue chicken livers and bass tend to prefer plastic bait or top water plugs. On the lake, there is unlimited horse power with no wake zones and speed zones.

West Virginia's rivers offer an abundant variety of fish. The hard-fighting smallmouth bass finds prime habitat in the rich ledges provided by the New River and Summersville Lake. The Gauley River shelters the gigantic, elusive muskie. Some of the best trout fishing in the nation can be found in the rivers flowing from eastern parts of West Virginia such as the Cranberry, Williams, Cherry and Upper Gauley.

WV Division of Natural Resources
Provides an abundance of information for anglers in the State of West Virginia regarding regulations, up to date fishing reports, licensing information etc.