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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

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Pumpkinseed

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Jacobs Fork is a stream located in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Tazewell County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Rock bass.

Location

37°14′10.2″N 81°36′30.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Jacobs Fork?

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Fishing regulations at Jacobs Fork, 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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Johnson City

75.2 miles away

Charleston

76.8 miles away

South Charleston

77.0 miles away

North Wilkesboro

77.9 miles away

Salem

85.5 miles away

Teays Valley

85.5 miles away

Cave Spring

88.1 miles away

Roanoke

90.8 miles away

Hollins

91.3 miles away

Lenoir

91.8 miles away

Lewisville

102.4 miles away

Martinsville

103.6 miles away

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FAQ about Jacobs Fork fishing

the Jacobs Fork is a stream located in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Tazewell County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
37°14′10.2″N 81°36′30.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Jacobs Fork 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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The latest Jacobs Fork fishing reports are:
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