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Paint Creek

West Virginia, United States

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Brown trout

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Smallmouth bass

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Bluegill

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Saugeye

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Walleye

18 in Β· 2 lb

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Freshwater drum

26 in Β· 6 lb

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Channel catfish

19 in Β· 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

18 in Β· 1 lb

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Golden rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Paint Creek is a stream located in West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, and Smallmouth bass.

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Location

38Β°12β€²34.2β€³N 81Β°23β€²30.5β€³W
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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 April 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Paint Creek is a stream located in West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°12β€²34.2β€³N 81Β°23β€²30.5β€³W
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