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Big Sandy River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

West Virginia, United States

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Striped bass

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General info

Big Sandy River is a stream located in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Boyd County, Kentucky. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Striped bass.

Location

38°16′4.3″N 82°34′27.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Sandy 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.

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FAQ about Big Sandy River fishing

the Big Sandy River is a stream located in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Boyd County, Kentucky. Its coordinates are:
38°16′4.3″N 82°34′27.9″W
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