reservoir in West Virginia, USA
A 968-acre Corps of Engineers lake on the Little Kanawha - a well-rounded fishery for walleye, largemouth bass, crappie and channel catfish. Located in the Little Kanawha River valley near Burnsville in Braxton County.
Burnsville 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 Burnsville Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Burnsville Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Burnsville 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 Burnsville Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Burnsville Lake:
Anglers at Burnsville Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye, and White Crappie. 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 Burnsville Lake before you cast a line.
Burnsville Lake is a reservoir in West Virginia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.