Fishing Summersville Lake

AKA: Summersville Reservoir

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Summersville Lake, WV

Popular Fish Species Summersville Lake, WV

Black Crappie

Black crappie reside in good numbers throughout Summersville Lake, and they are averaging a very good size this year. Crappie fishing is excellent and they are running in sizeable schools. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Summersville Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Currently, largemouth bass are fat and healthy in Summersville Lake. The lake has plenty of cover and fertile water for both baitfish and bass. Smallmouth bass are also being caught in decent numbers by locals. Fishing for bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good choices. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure, nearby drop-offs.

Summersville Lake Popular Fish - Walleye

Walleye Fishing

Thanks to good fisheries management and an abundant food supply, healthy a population of walleye are thriving in the waters of Summersville Lake this year. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate on flats and ledges off the river channels. The best results for catching walleye here is most often by trolling, however casting live bait, jigs, worms, spoons and deep-diving crankbaits also work well at times.

Summersville Lake Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, bluegill and yellow perch at Summersville Lake in West Virginia.

Scenic landscape and great fishing make Summersville Lake a popular place for vacations, weekend get-away's and fishing trips. This 2,700-acre lake on the Gauley River, is the largest lake in WV. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake.

Primary fish species residing in Summersville Lake

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Summersville Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Summersville Lake Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
304 872-1331

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Battle Run Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Summersville Lake Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Salmon Run Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, at the north end of the I-19 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Summersville Lake Boat Docks Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, north side, off Summersville Lake Boat Docks Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Summersville Lake Winter Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, south side, off Summersville Lake Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Marinas

Summersville Lake Marina
1706 Airport Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
304 872-1331