Big Ditch Lake
Big Ditch Lake is a small lake just west of Cowen in Webster County, in Big Ditch Wildlife Management Area. It is known for largemouth bass, panfish, stocked channel catfish and tiger muskie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Work weedbeds and brush
Channel Catfish
Stocked each June
Muskellunge
Tiger muskie are stocked
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Big Ditch Lake ramp and pierRampBoat ramp, fishing pier and shoreline access. Electric motors only.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WV DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Big Ditch Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Big Ditch Lake ↗Local tips
- Cast soft plastics, topwaters and jigs around weedbeds and brush.
- Fish cut bait or nightcrawlers on the bottom at night for catfish.
- The lake is shallow, with a 16 foot maximum, so fish stay near cover.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.