lake in West Virginia, USA
A 1,730-acre hydropower lake near Morgantown with walleye, bass, white bass and one of the state's few notable yellow perch fisheries. Located in the Cheat River canyon just east of Morgantown.
Cheat Lake is a lake 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 Cheat Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and Yellow Perch. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Cheat Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Cheat 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 Cheat Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Cheat Lake:
Anglers at Cheat Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, and Yellow Perch. 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 Cheat Lake before you cast a line.
Cheat Lake is a lake in West Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.