Upper Mud River Lake

Lincoln County, West Virginia

Upper Mud River Lake is a long, narrow lake of about 237 acres in Lincoln County, roughly 12 miles south of Hamlin on Upper Mud River Road. It is known for largemouth bass and muskie.

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Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.

Current air temperature at Upper Mud River Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area237 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsNo set limit, but no-wake or speed limits apply

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●●

Biologists found many fish near 20 inches

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.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

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

Upper Mud River Lake rampsRamp
Two boat ramps on the WMA, including the main launch at the marina.Directions ↗
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 Upper Mud River Lake 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

Fish wood laydowns with heavy jigs and fluorocarbon line.
Work weed edges with plastic worms, especially in the Left Fork area.
Shorelines drop off steeply, so look for cover on the edges.

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