Beech Fork Lake

Wayne County, West Virginia

Beech Fork Lake is a 720 acre Army Corps reservoir in Wayne County, about 7 miles south of Huntington, next to Beech Fork State Park. It is known for bass, crappie, hybrid striped bass and saugeye.

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Surface area720 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline31 mi

Boat motors10 hp

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Crappie●●●●○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Wiper●●●○○

Hybrid striped bass. Chase surface-feeding schools and points with wind.

Saugeye●●●○○

Points, riprap and the dam area. Jigs in cold water, crankbaits in summer.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

State park ramp, mid-lake west sideRamp
Seven-lane concrete ramp with docks. No launch fee at the state park ramp, open April through November.Directions ↗
Bowen Road rampRamp
Two-lane concrete ramp with docks at the northeast corner.Directions ↗
Beech Fork MarinaMarina
3930 Beech Fork Rd, Lavalette. Daily launch fee, bait shop and boat rentals. 304-522-9374.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WV DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Beech Fork Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Beech Fork Marina bait shopNearby
3930 Beech Fork Rd, Lavalette, WV 25535304-522-9374 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Boats are limited to 10 hp, so a small boat works best.
Bass under 12 inches must be released.
Hybrid striped bass, striped bass and white bass are limited to four fish at 15 inches or longer.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.