Stephens Lake
Stephens Lake is a county park lake near Beckley in Raleigh County, with a marina and campground. It is known for bass, catfish and stocked trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
Rainbow Trout
Stocked; the lake stays cool in deep water
Muskellunge
Reported in a state study
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Stephens MarinaMarinaOn Fisherman's Lane, open May 1 to Sept 30. Rentals and a bait and tackle store.Directions ↗
- Dam Drive winter launchRampOpen Oct 1 to Apr 30, 9 AM to 9 PM, depending on water level.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 Stephens 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Lake Stephens Marina storeNearby1400 Lake Stephens Road, Surveyor, WV304-934-5323Directions ↗
Local tips
- The trout limit here is two per day.
- Deep water holds trout in summer.
- Use the winter launch on Dam Drive from October to April.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.