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Big Bear Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

West Virginia, United States

4.4·35 catches

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Green sunfish

5 in · 2 oz

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Greengill hybrid

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Brown bullhead

16 in · 2 lb

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Redbreast sunfish

7 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 3 lb

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General info

Big Bear Lake is a lake located in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Yellow perch.

Location

39°36′2.2″N 79°30′23.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Bear Lake, WV

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 Big Bear Lake fishing

Big Bear Lake is a lake located in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°36′2.2″N 79°30′23.9″W
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