Top fish species at Lawson Branch

Rock bass
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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Smallmouth bass

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Rock bass

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Rock bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Lawson Branch is a stream located in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rock bass and Smallmouth bass.

Location

37°50′43.7″N 81°57′30.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Lawson 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 Rock bass as of April 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Rock bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

30
No size limit. Possession limit = 60 rock bass.
Good

Ambloplites rupestris

Regulations for

37°50′43.7″N 81°57′30.2″W
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FAQ about Lawson Branch fishing

the Lawson Branch is a stream located in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°50′43.7″N 81°57′30.2″W
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