Off the Hook Fishing Lake
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Fishing regulations at Off the Hook Fishing Lake, 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 Flathead catfish as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
No size limit. Possession limit = 60 flathead catfish.
SPECIAL AREA REGULATIONS:
- Kanawha River (Mouth of Kanawha River extending upstream to the confluence of the New and Gauley rivers): Daily creel limit of four flathead catfish, of which only one may be 35 inches or longer; possession limit of eight.
- Monongahela River (entire length of Monongahela River from the Pennsylvania state line to the confluence of the Tygart Valley and West Fork rivers): Daily creel limit of four flathead catfish, of which only one may be 35 inches or longer; possession limit of eight.
- Ohio River (entire length of Ohio River from the mouth of Mill Creek, Hancock County, downstream to the mouth of the Big Sandy River, Wayne County. This regulation applies to all waters included in the Ohio River Reciprocal Agreement with the state of Ohio.): Daily creel limit of four flathead catfish, of which only one may be 35 inches or longer; possession limit of eight.
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FAQ about Off the Hook Fishing Lake fishing
- Flathead catfish - 14 members reported to have caught this fish
- Blue catfish - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @akers.h reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @akers.h reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @maverickcline reported a nice Flathead catfish.
- @kailey.thompson reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @kailey.thompson reported a nice Channel catfish.
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