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Fishing regulations at Ohio 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 July 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Ohio River fishing
- Channel catfish - 320 members reported to have caught this fish
- Flathead catfish - 289 members reported to have caught this fish
- Blue catfish - 209 members reported to have caught this fish
- @derioncarnes reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @derioncarnes reported a nice Black buffalo.
- @derioncarnes reported a nice Black buffalo.
- @derioncarnes reported a nice Black buffalo.
- @FizFishin reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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