Tygart Lake
Tygart Lake is a 1,750-acre Army Corps reservoir about four miles south of Grafton in Taylor County. It is known for walleye, bass and muskie, and has a state park and marina.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Called one of the top walleye lakes in the state
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Best in the tailwater in summer
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Tygart Lake State Park rampsRampTwo ramps with a 75-space lotDirections ↗
- Pleasant Creek WMA rampRampConcrete launch, 30-space lotDirections ↗
- Tygart Lake MarinaMarinaRentals, slips and public rampDirections ↗
- Cove RunPublicCarry-down access only, 5 spacesDirections ↗
- 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 Tygart 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.
- Bite Me Bait & TackleNearby1120 Parkview Rd, Grafton, WV 26354(304) 518-9928Directions ↗
Local tips
- Look for buoys that mark fish habitat structures.
- Fish the dam tailwater for walleye from December to May.
- Fish early and late, when light is low and water is cooler.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.