Best fishing spots in West Virginia
When I go fishing I really enjoy having the peace, quiet and some space to myself. It can be stress free when you just go fishing for fun and not have a care in the world. Some the places I looked online and in person near Morgantown and out east in the wild and wonderful parks to fish are:
- https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/
- https://www.tourmorgantown.com/
- https://www.hookandbullet.com/
- Fourth I just went hunting for a good spot and asked people near by.
I first looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near Morgantown, West Virginia and one of the top google searches was https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/ that listed 3 stops which I will share the information with you:
Second, was https://www.tourmorgantown.com/ shared more of a business directory:
Cheat Lake
1,800-acre lake provides ideal conditions for crappie, channel and yellow perch, bass, walleye, catfish and panfish. Try the tailwater fishing pier for walleye and sauger at dark when they begin feeding. Located about 25 minutes from Morgantown. (Take U.S. Rt. 119 from Morgantown to Point Marion, PA, turn right after crossing the -Cheat River and […]
Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground
Chestnut Ridge Park offers year-round tent camping, RV sites, and cabin rentals. Pavilion rentals for group events are available from spring to fall. The park is county owned with fun for everyone including: camping, hiking, sledding, fishing, swimming, biking, geocaches, picnic areas, playgrounds, a summer concert series, and family activities year round. They are located adjacent […]
Dixon Lake and Mason Lake
Five-acre Dixon Lake and 14.5-acre Mason Lake accommodate fishing for trout, bass, sunfish and bluegill. Mason Lake is stocked with trout from February until May and is equipped with a boat ramp. Both are wheelchair-accessible fishing trails. The lakes are part of the 766-acre Pedlar Wildlife Management Area.
I like to search online useing yahoo.com and google.com to get the best information for my online research. I like hookandbullet.com help me with hard to find information on river length and more, here is some information I found on their website:
Morgantown (WV) Fishing Reports, Times, Licenses, and Shops
Fish Species Found in the Morgantown (WV) Area
Catfish, Bream/Bluegill, Brook Trout, Carp, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Muskie, Redear Sunfish, Smallmouth Bass, and 1 more
Bodies of Water near Morgantown (WV)
32 Lakes
3,397 Rivers and Streams
267 Reservoirs
288 other
Morgantown Fishing Reports
“Plenty of monster sized Largemouth Bass in Cobun Creek. …” Cobun Creek Dam
Morgantown (WV) Fishing Spots
Aaron Creek 1.3 milesArkwright Slurry Pond 2.8 milesBloody Run 3.9 milesBooths Creek 3.1 milesBrand Run 3.6 milesBull Run 3.5 milesBuzzard Run 6.2 milesCoal Run 4.8 milesCobun Creek 1.5 milesCobun Creek Dam 1.6 milesColes Run 6.2 milesCourtney Run 3 milesCourtney Run Refuse Disposal Area Dam 3.6 milesCrafts Run 4.3 milesCrammeys Run 5.3 milesDeckers Creek 0.3 milesDents Run 1.8 milesFalling Run 0.7 milesFlaggy Meadow Run 5.9 milesGuston Run 4.8 milesHartman Run 1.1 milesHildebrand Lock and Dam 4.4 milesHildebrand Pool 4.4 milesHilderbrand Lock and Dam 4.4 milesHumphrey Slurry Pond 3.6 milesJoes Run 6.1 milesJolliet Run 3.7 milesKnocking Run 1.6 milesLaurel Run 4.8 milesLaurel Run 3.8 milesLoar Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Lake 5.2 milesMaple Run 5.8 milesMorgantown Lock 1 mileMorgantown Lock and Dam 1 mileMorgantown Pool 1 mileMorgantown Water Supply Lake 1.6 milesMountain Run 4 milesPopenoe Run 2.7 milesPrice Run 3.3 milesRobinson Run 3.6 milesScotts Run 2.9 milesScotts Run Refuse Dam 6 milesTibbs Run 4 milesTibbs Run Reservoir Dam 4.7 milesToms Run 5.5 milesUpstream Flyfishing Shop 1.9 milesWades Run 4.2 milesWest Run 3.6 miles
Hookandbullet website has what kinds of fish your going to find when you go fishing in and around Morgantown, West Virginia. I hope that was help full. They have a lot more of infomation you will find useful.
The best way is always to ask the locals and fourth I just went hunting for a good spot and asked people near by? When you have a fishing boat or a boat to fish from you might find a better spot then just the one next to the bridge.
When I asked one of the locals he says, ” His son and him regularly go to Harmans, year round. It is one of the best places I know for stocked rainbow and brown trout fishing and the setting in the mountains is magnificent. The cabins are very comfortable with all amenities including internet. There are plenty of outdoor activities nearby but the fishing is so good we normally spend all our time on the river.” So Harmans address is: 10042 N Fork Hwy, Cabins, WV 26855-8594. They are a Cabin rental company.
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I went shopping online at 4 different online stores to find the right paddle for my kayak.
The first store I went to was REI to get more infomation about buying the right paddle for my new kayak. There are a few thing to think about shift, blade, material and price, and last length. By choosing the right paddle you can save yourself a lot energy. Here is some information from REI:
Figuring out the right size (length) of paddle is surprisingly straightforward. The wider your boat is, the longer your paddle needs to be. Your height is also a factor, especially for a narrower boat: Taller paddlers need longer paddles.
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I like traveling and trying new things. I have been to 20 different city this past month. I have enjoy good food, good weather, roof top bars, and the beach. I also have enjoy learning and listening to interesting people. There are different rental programs across the country at universities and colleges. I came a cross a program about the local University of North Florida (UNF), they offer “Gear Check-out & Adventure Trips.” The students can use the gear for free, for example, kayaks, canoing, and rock climbing.
The programs offered University of North Florida (UNF) allow students, staff and visitors to learn about team work in different environment. I like to see programs like that be very success like it is at our local university.
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How to buy a kayak?
As I been writing this blog the past two weeks I have been shopping for a kayak. I went online to Dick’s sporting goods. I went to Walmart, Black Creek sporting goods store, and REI co-op.
Here is some information from each store, first Black Creek is more that you have to go into the store the online store does not have enough information to share online.
They do offer classes, rentals, certifications, and more….
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Many anglers plan ahead and incorporate best fishing practices using tips to ensure safe and responsible angling. Thank you to fisheries.noaa.gov/national/resources-fishing/catch-and-release-best-practices or providing the following tips:.
Plan Ahead
Know your fishing regulations and have the necessary equipment ready to release fish that you do not plan to keep.
Avoidance
Develop fishing skills to target the size and species you desire. Change location, depth, or bait to avoid catching fish you do not intend to keep.
Appropriate Gear
Use appropriately sized gear that is targeted to the species you desire to catch. Use circle hooks when planning to release fish and where they are required.
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Do not play the fish to exhaustion. Use line strong enough to minimize playing time. Land the fish quickly and if possible, release them while still in the water.
Handling Fish
Use knotless, rubberized landing nets and rubberized gloves to avoid removing the slime layer from the fish’s body. Keep the fish horizontal and support the body. Avoid dropping the fish, especially onto hard surfaces. Use release tools, such as dehookers and recompression tools, to minimize handling. Release fish as soon as practical and do not keep them out of the water longer than necessary.
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