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Files Creek

West Virginia, United States

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10 in Β· 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

12 in Β· 2 lb

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9 years ago

Brook trout

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General info

Files Creek is a stream located in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brook trout, Common carp, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

38Β°50β€²16.4β€³N 79Β°52β€²48.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Files Creek, 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 species as of June 20, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Files Creek is a stream located in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°50β€²16.4β€³N 79Β°52β€²48.3β€³W
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