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Common carp

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Channel catfish

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General info

Pen Run is a stream located in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Common carp.

Location

38°55′9.5″N 80°24′26.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Pen Run, 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 Channel catfish as of April 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

4
No size limit. Possession limit = 16 channel catfish.

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

38°55′9.5″N 80°24′26.6″W
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29.3 miles away

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29.7 miles away

Addison

30.5 miles away

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Valley Head

32.7 miles away

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FAQ about Pen Run fishing

the Pen Run is a stream located in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°55′9.5″N 80°24′26.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Pen Run by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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