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Howard Fork

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

West Virginia, United States

3.7·2 catches

Top fish species at Howard Fork

Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Creek chub
Creek chub
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Pumpkinseed

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General info

Howard Fork is a stream located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Pumpkinseed and Creek chub.

Location

38°24′33″N 81°46′11.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Howard Fork, 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.

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FAQ about Howard Fork fishing

📍 Where is the Howard Fork located?
the Howard Fork is a stream located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°24′33″N 81°46′11.6″W
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🎣 Where on the Howard Fork is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Howard Fork 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.
🐟 What species are in the Howard Fork?
The most common species in the Howard Fork are:
  • Pumpkinseed - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Creek chub - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Howard Fork fishing reports?
The latest Howard Fork fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Howard Fork?

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.

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