river in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia's premier smallmouth river, carving the New River Gorge - big bass, walleye and muskellunge in whitewater ledges and deep pools. Located in the New River Gorge National Park region between Bluestone Dam and Gauley Bridge.
New River (West Virginia) is a river in West Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing New River (West Virginia) can target species including Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on New River (West Virginia).
Make sure you're fishing legally at New River (West Virginia). A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at New River (West Virginia):
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at New River (West Virginia):
Anglers at New River (West Virginia) can target species including Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for New River (West Virginia) before you cast a line.
New River (West Virginia) is a river in West Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.