Fishing in West Virginia

West Virginia's remote mountain streams provide some of the best native brook trout fishing in the eastern US. The New River Gorge is a world-class smallmouth bass destination. Elk and Gauley rivers hold wild rainbow and brown trout. Stonewall Jackson Lake and Summersville Lake provide largemouth bass, walleye, and striped bass.

Top Species

• Brook Trout
• Smallmouth Bass
• Rainbow Trout
• Walleye
• Largemouth Bass
• Striped Bass

Top Waters

• New River
• Elk River
• Summersville Lake
• Gauley River

Fishing Types

• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

West Virginia DNR — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.