Woodrum Lake
Woodrum Lake is a 237 acre lake in southern Jackson County near Kentuck, about 15 miles south of Ripley. It sits in Woodrum Lake Wildlife Management Area and is known for bass, panfish and muskie, with many submerged trees in the upper ends.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Fish the standing timber and wood cover
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.
Muskellunge
Listed by WV Explorer as present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Woodrum Lake boat rampRampPublic ramp on the WMA. Watch for submerged trees in the upper ends of the lake.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WV DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass Only one of the six may be over 16 inches | See West Virginia rules book ↗ | 6 black bass combined |
| Smallmouth Bass Only one of the six may be over 16 inches | See West Virginia rules book ↗ | 6 black bass combined |
| Spotted Bass Only one of the six may be over 16 inches | See West Virginia rules book ↗ | 6 black bass combined |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at 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.
- Vance's General Store, Bait and TackleNearby3104 Charleston Rd, Ripley, WV 25271304-377-2409Directions ↗
Local tips
- Go slow in the upper ends of the lake because of submerged trees.
- Bass limit is six with only one over 16 inches, so release the bigger fish.
- Boats are limited to 10 hp, so plan on a small boat or a kayak.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.