West Virginia fishing seasons

9 species profiles in our database list West Virginia waters among their fisheries — including Freshwater Drum, Flathead Catfish, Brook Trout, American Paddlefish. Below: what's in season month by month, where to fish, and the licence source you need. Seasons shift year to year; the official agency has the final word.

Best months to fish in West Virginia

Months when the largest share of West Virginia's profiled species are in season, from our database. Full calendar: What's Biting.

West Virginia fishing calendar, month by month

Each month links to the species in season then, from our season windows. A month is charted when at least 3 species are in season.

Freshwater species in West Virginia

Species	Season
American Paddlefish	Varies by watershed and local regulation
Brook Trout	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Flathead Catfish	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Freshwater Drum	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Greenside Darter	Often most active in warm months; check local rules
Quillback	Varies by watershed and local regulation
Rainbow Darter	Often most active in warm months; check local rules
River Chub	Varies by watershed and local regulation
Rosyface Shiner	Often most active in warm months; check local rules

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