Fishing in the Ohio River & Western
The Ohio River & Western area of West Virginia, featuring Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie.
1. Ohio River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River, West VirginiaOhio River offers excellent fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia with good public access.
2. Beech Fork Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Beech Fork Lake, West VirginiaBeech Fork Lake offers excellent fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia with good public access.
3. East Lynn Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
East Lynn Lake, West VirginiaEast Lynn Lake offers excellent fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia with good public access.
4. Main (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Main, West VirginiaMain in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia offers excellent fishing opportunities.
5. North (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
North, West VirginiaNorth in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia offers excellent fishing opportunities.
6. South (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
South, West VirginiaSouth in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia offers excellent fishing opportunities.
7. West (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
West, West VirginiaWest in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia offers excellent fishing opportunities.
8. Ohio River Creek0 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Creek, West VirginiaOhio River Creek offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
9. Ohio River Area River1 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area River, West VirginiaOhio River Area River offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
10. Ohio River Lake2 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Lake, West VirginiaOhio River Lake offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
11. Ohio River Area Pond3 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area Pond, West VirginiaOhio River Area Pond offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
12. Ohio River Reservoir4 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Reservoir, West VirginiaOhio River Reservoir offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
13. Ohio River Area Brook5 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area Brook, West VirginiaOhio River Area Brook offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
14. Ohio River Run6 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Run, West VirginiaOhio River Run offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
15. Ohio River Area Branch7 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area Branch, West VirginiaOhio River Area Branch offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
16. Ohio River Creek8 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Creek, West VirginiaOhio River Creek offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
17. Ohio River Area River9 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area River, West VirginiaOhio River Area River offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
18. Ohio River Lake10 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Lake, West VirginiaOhio River Lake offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
19. Ohio River Area Pond11 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area Pond, West VirginiaOhio River Area Pond offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
20. Ohio River Reservoir12 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Reservoir, West VirginiaOhio River Reservoir offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
21. Ohio River Area Brook13 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area Brook, West VirginiaOhio River Area Brook offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
22. Ohio River Run14 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Run, West VirginiaOhio River Run offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
23. Ohio River Area Branch15 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area Branch, West VirginiaOhio River Area Branch offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
24. Ohio River Creek16 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Creek, West VirginiaOhio River Creek offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
25. Ohio River Area River17 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area River, West VirginiaOhio River Area River offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
26. Ohio River Lake18 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Lake, West VirginiaOhio River Lake offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
27. Ohio River Area Pond19 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area Pond, West VirginiaOhio River Area Pond offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
28. Ohio River Reservoir20 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Reservoir, West VirginiaOhio River Reservoir offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
29. Ohio River Area Brook21 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area Brook, West VirginiaOhio River Area Brook offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
30. Ohio River Run22 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Run, West VirginiaOhio River Run offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
31. Ohio River Area Branch23 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area Branch, West VirginiaOhio River Area Branch offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
32. Ohio River Creek24 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Creek, West VirginiaOhio River Creek offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
33. Ohio River Area River25 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area River, West VirginiaOhio River Area River offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
34. Ohio River Lake26 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Lake, West VirginiaOhio River Lake offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
35. Ohio River Area Pond27 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area Pond, West VirginiaOhio River Area Pond offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
36. Ohio River Reservoir28 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Reservoir, West VirginiaOhio River Reservoir offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
37. Ohio River Area Brook29 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area Brook, West VirginiaOhio River Area Brook offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
38. Ohio River Run30 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Run, West VirginiaOhio River Run offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
39. Ohio River Area Branch31 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Area Branch, West VirginiaOhio River Area Branch offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
40. Ohio River Creek32 (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Creek, West VirginiaOhio River Creek offers good fishing in the Ohio River & Western of West Virginia.
Fishing Tips for the Ohio River & Western
- Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
- Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in West Virginia for most species.
- Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
- Always carry a valid West Virginia fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
- Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.
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