🐟 What fish can you catch in Charleston?

Most commonly caught species around Charleston , WV : Largemouth bass - 2,318 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 928 reported catches Channel catfish - 659 reported catches Bluegill - 594 reported catches Flathead catfish - 485 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Charleston fishing reports?

The latest Charleston , WV fishing reports are: @scarpenter1815 reported a nice Walleye . @scarpenter1815 reported a nice Walleye . @will.whittaker reported a nice Walleye at Marmet Locks and Dam (Kanawha River) . @Jakegrizzfishing reported a nice Blue catfish at Pocatalico River . @Jakegrizzfishing reported a nice White crappie at Kanawha River . .

Fishing in Charleston, WV

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Charleston, West Virginia?

Anglers in Charleston , WV recommend these top fishing spots: Kanawha River , Elk River , Marmet Locks and Dam (Kanawha River) , Coal River , Pettigrew Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Charleston?

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West Virginia, United States

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Top fish species in Charleston

Latest Charleston fishing reports

Walleye

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Walleye

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Walleye

Marmet Locks and Dam (Kanawha River)

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Blue catfish

Pocatalico River

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White crappie

Kanawha River

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Rainbow trout

Rock Branch

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Channel catfish

Kanawha River

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Channel catfish

Kanawha River

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Rainbow trout

Rock Branch

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Spotted bass

Kanawha River

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Fishing regulations in Charleston

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Fishing regulations in West Virginia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Charleston fishing

Anglers in Charleston, WV recommend these top fishing spots: Kanawha River, Elk River, Marmet Locks and Dam (Kanawha River), Coal River, and Pettigrew Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Charleston, WV:

Largemouth bass - 2,318 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 928 reported catches
Channel catfish - 659 reported catches
Bluegill - 594 reported catches
Flathead catfish - 485 reported catches

The latest Charleston, WV fishing reports are:

@scarpenter1815 reported a nice Walleye.
@scarpenter1815 reported a nice Walleye.
@will.whittaker reported a nice Walleye at Marmet Locks and Dam (Kanawha River).
@Jakegrizzfishing reported a nice Blue catfish at Pocatalico River.
@Jakegrizzfishing reported a nice White crappie at Kanawha River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Charleston, WV. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: