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Big Coal River
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Big Coal River is a stream located in West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Flathead catfish, and Smallmouth bass.
jandrews2598 +6 others fish here
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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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 27, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Big Coal River fishing
- Rainbow trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Flathead catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Shizzle21 reported a nice Muskellunge.
- @lskeens reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @ncox4969 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @haganr21 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @dbragg7616 reported a nice Flathead catfish.
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