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White bass

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Rainbow trout

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Coal Branch is a stream located in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, and White bass.

Location

37Β°51β€²4.3β€³N 81Β°59β€²59.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Coal Branch, 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 July 8, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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93.7 miles away

Blacksburg

96.2 miles away

Christiansburg

100.3 miles away

Parkersburg

100.6 miles away

Athens

102.1 miles away

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111.6 miles away

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112.7 miles away

Chillicothe

116.0 miles away

Circleville

131.3 miles away

Lancaster

133.5 miles away

Clarksburg

134.3 miles away

Zanesville

145.4 miles away

Fairmont

150.2 miles away

Cambridge

151.6 miles away

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the Coal Branch is a stream located in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°51β€²4.3β€³N 81Β°59β€²59.3β€³W
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