river in West Virginia, USA
Famous for world-class whitewater below Summersville Dam, the Gauley also holds walleye, smallmouth and muskellunge in its rugged lower canyon. Located in the whitewater canyon between Summersville Dam and Gauley Bridge.
Gauley River 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 Gauley River can target species including Channel Catfish, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Gauley River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Gauley River. 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 Gauley River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Gauley River:
Anglers at Gauley River can target species including Channel Catfish, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Smallmouth 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 Gauley River before you cast a line.
Gauley River is a river in West Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.