Little Kanawha River
The Little Kanawha winds west-northwest across central West Virginia through Burnsville Lake and the towns of Glenville, Grantsville and Elizabeth before reaching the Ohio at Parkersburg.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Little Kanawha River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 169 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Southern Upshur County, south of Buckhannon, West Virginia |
| Mouth | Ohio River at Parkersburg, West Virginia |
| State | West Virginia |
A Corps of Engineers dam above Burnsville forms Burnsville Lake.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Little Kanawha River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Little Kanawha River in West Virginia ↗ · Bait shops near the Little Kanawha 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 ↗
Facts from Little Kanawha River (Wikipedia) ↗