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Potato Fork

West Virginia, United States

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Channel catfish

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Flathead catfish

38 in Β· 42 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

10 in Β· 1 lb

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12 in Β· 2 lb

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General info

Potato Fork is a stream located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Flathead catfish, and Channel catfish.

Location

38Β°25β€²13.4β€³N 81Β°29β€²9.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Potato 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Bluefield

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Portsmouth

82.1 miles away

Clarksburg

86.6 miles away

Blacksburg

100.5 miles away

Fairmont

102.4 miles away

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102.4 miles away

Radford

102.9 miles away

Chillicothe

103.0 miles away

Christiansburg

106.3 miles away

Lancaster

108.3 miles away

Zanesville

109.8 miles away

Salem

110.6 miles away

Hollins

111.9 miles away

Circleville

112.9 miles away

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FAQ about Potato Fork fishing

the Potato Fork is a stream located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°25β€²13.4β€³N 81Β°29β€²9.2β€³W
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