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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

14 in · 2 lb

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Rock bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

4 in · 3 oz

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Rock bass

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General info

Big Coal River is a stream located in Boone County, West Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Channel catfish.

Location

38°07′16.3″N 81°36′59.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Coal River, 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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Cities nearby

Charleston

15.7 miles away

South Charleston

16.5 miles away

Teays Valley

28.1 miles away

Beckley

32.9 miles away

Huntington

48.7 miles away

Ashland

60.4 miles away

Bluefield

63.4 miles away

Parkersburg

78.9 miles away

Portsmouth

84.1 miles away

Jackson

84.8 miles away

Athens

87.3 miles away

Pulaski

87.4 miles away

Blacksburg

89.5 miles away

Radford

90.0 miles away

Marietta

90.5 miles away

Christiansburg

94.8 miles away

Salem

103.0 miles away

Hollins

105.6 miles away

Clarksburg

106.5 miles away

Chillicothe

112.2 miles away

Fairmont

122.5 miles away

Lancaster

122.9 miles away

Circleville

124.7 miles away

Zanesville

128.6 miles away

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FAQ about Big Coal River fishing

the Big Coal River is a stream located in Boone County, West Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Kanawha County, West Virginia. Its coordinates are:
38°07′16.3″N 81°36′59.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Big Coal River 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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