East Lynn Lake
East Lynn Lake is a 1,005 acre Army Corps reservoir on the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek in Wayne County, about 22 miles from Huntington. It is known for largemouth and spotted bass, and for stocked muskie and channel catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Fish over 4 pounds are not uncommon
Spotted Bass
Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.
Crappie
Brush in 8 to 12 feet
Channel Catfish
Stocked yearly
Muskellunge
Stocked yearly
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lakeside Recreation AreaRampBoat launch. $3 launch fee or $30 annual pass.Directions ↗
- Lick Creek Launch AreaRampBoat launch. $3 launch fee.Directions ↗
- East Fork Camping AreaRampBoat launch. $3 launch fee.Directions ↗
- East Lynn Lake MarinaMarina1515 Lakeside Dr, East Lynn. 304-849-4777.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 East Lynn 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 East Lynn Lake ↗Local tips
- Use shallow crankbaits around riprap and near grass for bass.
- Fish brush in 8 to 12 feet at dawn and dusk for crappie.
- Use heavy line and steel leaders for muskie in spring and fall.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.