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Fishing regulations at Porter Fork, WV
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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 Channel catfish as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Porter Fork fishing
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Cole_x5 reported a nice Channel catfish.
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