App Section

Check which species have trophy potential in Hughes Branch

Fishbrain
Have you been fishing here?

Log your catch and check out other catches from the community in the Fishbrain app.

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

General info

Hughes Branch is a stream located in Mason County, West Virginia, United States.

Location

38°37′29.6″N 82°06′27.1″W
Directions

Fishing regulations at Hughes 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.

License Icon
Local laws and licenses

West Virginia fishing license

Get license

Cities nearby

Apple Grove

4.4 miles away

Buffalo

6.9 miles away

Eleanor

11.6 miles away

Gallipolis Ferry

11.6 miles away

Leon

11.8 miles away

Milton

13.3 miles away

Athalia

13.4 miles away

Lesage

13.8 miles away

Gallipolis

14.2 miles away

Henderson

14.3 miles away

Hurricane

14.3 miles away

Culloden

14.6 miles away

Kanauga

15.1 miles away

Hometown

15.2 miles away

Teays Valley

15.7 miles away

Point Pleasant

15.8 miles away

Barboursville

18.2 miles away

Pea Ridge

18.5 miles away

Proctorville

19.7 miles away

Cottageville

22.6 miles away

Bidwell

22.8 miles away

Chesapeake

22.8 miles away

Rio Grande

22.9 miles away

Huntington

23.0 miles away

Anything missing or inaccurate?

Suggest changes to improve what we show.

Suggest changes

FAQ about Hughes Branch fishing

the Hughes Branch is a stream located in Mason County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°37′29.6″N 82°06′27.1″W
.
Find the best fishing spots on the Hughes Branch by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

Fishing in West Virginia requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination permits, available online or at licensed agents.

In West Virginia, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

Get license
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...