Fishing Moncove Lake
AKA: Moncove Lake State Park
Popular Fish Species Moncove Lake, WV
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Moncove Lake is a popular bass fishing lake. Weekend anglers find the fishing to be great at times, and slow at other times. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.
Walleye Fishing
Moncove Lake is home to a hearty population of walleye. Good fisheries management by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and plenty of forage in the lake have them growing fat and healthy. Walleye have excellent vision in low light scenarios which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water anytime there are low light conditions. During May and June is the optimal time to catch them, while feeding in shallower water. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.
Yellow Perch Fishing
Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Moncove Lake. As a result, the lake continues to maintain a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.
Moncove Lake Fishing Video
Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill and yellow perch at Moncove Lake in West Virginia.
A 5-horsepower motor limit is in place for all boats on Moncove Lake, a 144-acre lake in eastern WV, at Roxalia. This small lake only has a little over 2 miles of shoreline, but gets light fishing pressure due to the boat motor limits.
The lake has nice populations of crappie, walleye, bass, perch and catfish. Numerous areas provide access for fishing from the bank as well.
Primary fish species residing in Moncove Lake
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Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Moncove Lake State Park
Rentals: Row boats and kayaks
304 772-3450
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Moncove Lake State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Moncove Lake Access Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Fishing License
Click here for a West Virginia Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Moncove Lake State Park Campground - 304 772-3450
Moncove Lake WV Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Moncove Lake
Moncove Lake State Park
County Road 4
Gap Mills, WV 24941
304 772-3450
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Moncove Lake in WV
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Fishing for bass, crappie and perch in eastern WV.
