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Smith Branch

West Virginia, United States

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Smallmouth bass

15 in Β· 2 lb

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5 years ago

Channel catfish

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20 in Β· 4 lb 3 oz

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Flathead catfish

24 in Β· 4 lb

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General info

Smith Branch is a stream located in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Giles County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Flathead catfish, and Smallmouth bass.

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37Β°23β€²49.3β€³N 80Β°52β€²51.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Smith Branch, WV

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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Smith Branch fishing

the Smith Branch is a stream located in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Giles County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
37Β°23β€²49.3β€³N 80Β°52β€²51.3β€³W
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