Guyandotte River
The Guyandotte travels through southern West Virginia coal country past Mullens and R. D. Bailey Lake, then meanders north through Logan, Lincoln and Cabell counties past Barboursville to the Ohio at Huntington.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Guyandotte River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 166 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Winding Gulf, Stonecoal Creek and Devils Fork, southwestern Raleigh County, WV |
| Mouth | Ohio River at Huntington, West Virginia |
| State | West Virginia |
A Corps of Engineers dam in Mingo County forms R. D. Bailey Lake.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Guyandotte River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Guyandotte River in West Virginia ↗ · Bait shops near the Guyandotte River in West Virginia ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- West Virginia: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources ↗
Lakes on or near the Guyandotte River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Guyandotte River (Wikipedia) ↗