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James Nichols Spring

West Virginia, United States

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Common carp

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Smallmouth bass

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Common carp

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Common carp

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General info

James Nichols Spring is a water located in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common carp, Flathead catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

39Β°16β€²48.4β€³N 80Β°16β€²44.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at James Nichols Spring, 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 July 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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James Nichols Spring is a water located in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°16β€²48.4β€³N 80Β°16β€²44.4β€³W
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