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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Mays Branch

West Virginia, United States

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Top fish species at Mays Branch

Freshwater drum
Freshwater drum
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Mays Branch fishing reports

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Freshwater drum

18 in Β· 3 lb 4 oz

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General info

Mays Branch is a stream located in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Freshwater drum.

Location

38Β°18β€²47.2β€³N 82Β°25β€²20.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Mays Branch, 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 May 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Mays Branch is a stream located in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°18β€²47.2β€³N 82Β°25β€²20.6β€³W
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