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Dawson Fork

West Virginia, United States

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Dawson Fork fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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General info

Dawson Fork is a stream located in Clay County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Rainbow trout.

Location

38Β°38β€²2.4β€³N 81Β°02β€²29.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Dawson 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 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Lancaster

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Chillicothe

115.6 miles away

Circleville

121.6 miles away

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FAQ about Dawson Fork fishing

the Dawson Fork is a stream located in Clay County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°38β€²2.4β€³N 81Β°02β€²29.4β€³W
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