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Common stingray

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Smallmouth bass

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Freshwater drum

29 in Β· 6 lb 2 oz

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General info

Paint Branch is a stream located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass and Freshwater drum.

Location

38Β°09β€²28.4β€³N 81Β°26β€²50.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Paint Branch, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of July 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Charleston

16.5 miles away

South Charleston

19.4 miles away

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29.3 miles away

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32.7 miles away

Huntington

56.3 miles away

Bluefield

63.3 miles away

Ashland

68.2 miles away

Parkersburg

76.5 miles away

Blacksburg

84.9 miles away

Pulaski

85.0 miles away

Radford

86.5 miles away

Marietta

87.5 miles away

Athens

88.1 miles away

Jackson

89.3 miles away

Christiansburg

90.5 miles away

Portsmouth

90.9 miles away

Salem

97.0 miles away

Clarksburg

98.7 miles away

Hollins

99.1 miles away

Fairmont

114.8 miles away

Chillicothe

116.6 miles away

Lancaster

124.8 miles away

Zanesville

127.9 miles away

Circleville

128.0 miles away

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FAQ about Paint Branch fishing

the Paint Branch is a stream located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°09β€²28.4β€³N 81Β°26β€²50.3β€³W
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