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Beech Fork Lake

Lake fishing  West Virginia · 07:11 - 19:38

Beech Fork Lake is a lake set in West Virginia. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
92°
Thu
78%
93°
Fri
86%
84°
Best day
Sat
72%
88°
Sun
78%
88°
Mon
83%
92°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
76°F
Air temp
90°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.15 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:26–08:26 Day 08:26–18:23 Dusk 18:23–20:23

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:40–17:40 Major period 03:40–05:40 Minor period 11:02–12:32 Minor period 20:48–22:18

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

16:00
90°
17:00
90°
18:00
88°
19:00
83°
20:00
78°
21:00
76°
22:00
75°
23:00
74°
00:00
74°
01:00
74°
02:00
72°
03:00
71°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
54%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
47%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
45%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
43%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
28%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Striped Bass.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Beech Fork Lake is a 720 acre (2.9 km2) reservoir located near Lavalette in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. Beech Fork Lake is also partly located in neighboring Cabell County. Millers Fork and Stowers Branch join Beech Fork with their own river valleys contributing to the majority of the lakesurface of Beech Fork Lake. These streams are tributaries of Twelvepole Creek.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Beech Fork Lake?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Beech Fork Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Beech Fork Lake?

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Beech Fork Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 30%.