Marmet Lock and Dam Fishing Area gives you a public spot to fish on Kanawha River in Charleston, WV. It's inside Bill Wells Community Park. Ironville is the nearest big city, about 62 miles away. Closest alternative: Marmet Lock and Dam Fishing Area (Downstream) in Charleston (under 1 mile).
| Type | Fishing pier |
|---|---|
| Address | Charleston, WV |
| Water | Kanawha River |
| Park | Bill Wells Community Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Charleston: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
Kanawha River has 4 more public launches besides Marmet Lock and Dam Fishing Area. Kanawha River overview
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Marmet Lock and Dam Fishing Area is in Charleston, West Virginia. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Marmet Lock and Dam Fishing Area.
Marmet Lock and Dam Fishing Area is on Kanawha River.
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Yes, unless you qualify for an exemption. Buy a West Virginia license online before fishing at Marmet Lock and Dam Fishing Area.
Marmet Lock and Dam Fishing Area (Downstream) in Charleston (under 1 mile), Cambell's Creek Fishing Area in Coal Fork (4.4 miles) and Wheelchair Access Fishing Pier (Southwest 2) in Charleston (4.5 miles).
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