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Illustration Pier fishing
No license needed on some piers
Which states cover you on a pier, where fish hold, and the gear regulars bring.
Pier fishing tipsFishing piers in West Virginia
We list 11 fishing piers in 6 towns across West Virginia. Every spot here is a public place to fish from the shore or a pier.
Charleston 5
- Marmet Lock and Dam Fishing Area · Kanawha River
- Marmet Lock and Dam Fishing Area (Downstream) · Kanawha River
- Mouth of the Elk Fishing Area · Kanawha River
- Wheelchair Access Fishing Pier (Southwest 2) · Kanawha River
- Wheelchair Access Fishing Pier (Southwest) · Kanawha River
Hurricane 2
- Hurricane City Park Fishing Dock · Hurricane Lake
- Off the Hook Fishing Lake · Off the Hook Fishing Lake
Cheat Lake 1
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area · Big Sandy Creek
Coal Fork 1
- Cambell's Creek Fishing Area · Cambell's Creek
Hinton 1
- Long Branch Lake · Long Branch Lake
Williamstown 1
- Catch and Release Fishing · Catch and Release
Fishing piers by city in West Virginia
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Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesFishing piers in West Virginia: questions and answers
Where are the fishing piers in West Virginia?
We list 11 fishing piers in West Virginia, most of them around Charleston (5) and Hurricane (2).
Which lakes and rivers have fishing piers in West Virginia?
Among others Kanawha River, Big Sandy Creek, Cambell's Creek, Long Branch Lake and Hurricane Lake.
Do you need a fishing license on a pier in West Virginia?
In West Virginia a regular fishing license usually applies on piers too. Check the state wildlife agency for exemptions and free fishing days.
Other states
- New York 199
- Montana 123
- Illinois 58
- Florida 42
- California 39
- Texas 28
- New Hampshire 26
- Virginia 26
- North Carolina 24
- Vermont 24
- Pennsylvania 22
- Washington 20
Guide: Fishing from a pier: what to know · All boat ramps in West Virginia