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Kanawha River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

West Virginia, United States

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White crappie

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General info

Kanawha River is a stream located in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Fayette County, West Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Channel catfish, and Smallmouth bass.

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38°28′50.4″N 81°49′26″W
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Fishing regulations at Kanawha River, 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.

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Cities nearby

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Parkersburg

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Beckley

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Jackson

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Athens

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Marietta

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Chillicothe

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Bluefield

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Lancaster

95.6 miles away

Circleville

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Clarksburg

98.0 miles away

Zanesville

102.5 miles away

Maysville

106.9 miles away

Cambridge

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Pickerington

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Washington Court House

112.9 miles away

Newark

114.4 miles away

Reynoldsburg

114.6 miles away

Mount Sterling

118.7 miles away

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FAQ about Kanawha River fishing

the Kanawha River is a stream located in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Fayette County, West Virginia. Its coordinates are:
38°28′50.4″N 81°49′26″W
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