McClintic Lake Ponds

Mason County, West Virginia

McClintic Lake Ponds are a group of fishing ponds in McClintic Wildlife Management Area, about five miles north of Point Pleasant in Mason County. They offer quiet warmwater fishing on small waters.

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Surface area211 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsElectric motors only

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

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

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Saugeye●●○○○

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

Boat launches

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

McClintic WMA pondsPublic
Reached off WV 62 via Fairgrounds Road (CR 12). Has an accessible fishing pierDirections ↗
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 McClintic Lake Ponds 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

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Local tips

Only electric motors are allowed on the ponds.
Camping is not allowed in the WMA.
Follow the WVDNR signs from Fairgrounds Road to reach the ponds.

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