North Bend Lake
North Bend Lake is a 305-acre lake on the North Fork of the Hughes River in Ritchie County, in North Bend State Park. It is known for muskie and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Fish near 3 lb reported
Muskellunge
Fish to 35 in and up reported
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- North Bend boat launchRampConcrete ramp. Canoe launch and fishing platforms also availableDirections ↗
- North Bend OutfittersMarinaCanoe, kayak, jon boat and pontoon rentalsDirections ↗
- 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 North Bend 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 North Bend Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish off-shore structure like humps, drop-offs and old roadbeds.
- Fall is a strong time for bass and muskie.
- Live minnows are allowed and night fishing is allowed.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.