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Coal Fork

West Virginia, United States

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Coal Fork fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

16 in Β· 3 lb 5 oz

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Coal Fork is a stream located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass and Largemouth bass.

Location

38Β°19β€²0.5β€³N 81Β°31β€²16.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Coal 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 30, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Coal Fork fishing

the Coal Fork is a stream located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°19β€²0.5β€³N 81Β°31β€²16.3β€³W
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