Find named public hunting areas, lakes, ponds and fishing access with ordinary-license or directly purchased entry. Explore official maps, permits and local restrictions before you go.
417 hunting areas901 fishing opportunities50 states represented
6 reviewed official opportunities in this selection · Showing 1–6
WVDNR biologists identify this public lake as a recreational fishing destination.
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Licenses, access and what to check
West Virginia fishing license where required, available by direct purchase; applicable conservation and trout stamps. Carry required identification and follow the current fishing summary.
Public docks and shores with restroom facilities; follow local park hours. Follow current 2026 water-specific seasons, methods and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
WVDNR biologists identify this public lake as a recreational fishing destination.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
West Virginia fishing license where required, available by direct purchase; applicable conservation and trout stamps. Carry required identification and follow the current fishing summary.
Public shoreline and fishing pier; electric motors only. Follow current 2026 water-specific seasons, methods and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
WVDNR biologists identify this public lake as a recreational fishing destination.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
West Virginia fishing license where required, available by direct purchase; applicable conservation and trout stamps. Carry required identification and follow the current fishing summary.
Public shoreline and boat ramp; special bass-management rules apply. Follow current 2026 water-specific seasons, methods and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish and black crappie
WVDNR biologists identify this public lake as a recreational fishing destination.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
West Virginia fishing license where required, available by direct purchase; applicable conservation and trout stamps. Carry required identification and follow the current fishing summary.
Public shore and ramp; electric or nonmotorized boats only. Special black-bass protected-slot rules apply. Follow current 2026 water-specific seasons, methods and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
WVDNR biologists identify this public lake as a recreational fishing destination.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
West Virginia fishing license where required, available by direct purchase; applicable conservation and trout stamps. Carry required identification and follow the current fishing summary.
Three ramps and designated public shoreline; obey no-wake markings and Doris Cove electric-motor restrictions. Follow current 2026 water-specific seasons, methods and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Largemouth bass, bluegill, black and white crappie and channel catfish
WVDNR biologists identify this public lake as a recreational fishing destination.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
West Virginia fishing license where required, available by direct purchase; applicable conservation and trout stamps. Carry required identification and follow the current fishing summary.
Shore fishing and piers at the public park; electric or nonmotorized boats only. Follow current 2026 water-specific seasons, methods and creel limits.
Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
What “no lottery” means. It applies to the species and access described, not every hunt on that property. Seasons, licenses, check-in, closures and capacity still apply. Public access does not reserve an exclusive spot. Check the agency’s current rules before travel. Back40 does not sell public-land access.
How we build this database
We match named agency areas and maps with ordinary-license species rules and area-specific exceptions. Each record has a source-check date. Records requiring an access or species drawing, unresolved access, and reviews older than 90 days stay out of search. This is a trip-planning database, not a live availability feed.
