reservoir in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia's largest lake - 2,700 acres of famously clear water over sandstone cliffs, with smallmouth bass, walleye and deep-water panfish. Located in the Gauley River canyon country near Summersville in Nicholas County.
Summersville Lake is a reservoir 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 Summersville Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth 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 Summersville Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Summersville Lake. 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 Summersville Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Summersville Lake:
Anglers at Summersville Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth 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 Summersville Lake before you cast a line.
Summersville Lake is a reservoir in West Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.