Moncove Lake
Moncove Lake is in Moncove Lake State Park and Wildlife Management Area in eastern Monroe County, about 15 miles east of Union. It is a small lake known for bass, bluegill and catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Moncove Lake State Park boat rampRampBoat ramp with a dry dock area near the launch. Seasonal rentals of rowboats, kayaks and paddle boats.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 Moncove 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 Moncove Lake ↗Local tips
- Motors above 5 horsepower are not allowed, so bring a small outboard or electric.
- Rent a boat at the park if you do not have one.
- Fish bluegill from the bank near the park.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.