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Moncove Lake

Lake fishing  West Virginia · 07:04 - 19:28

Moncove Lake is one of the lakes in West Virginia. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
85°
Fri
81%
76°
Sat
84%
73°
Best day
Sun
83%
79°
Mon
78%
80°

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.)
73°F
Air temp
77°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.27 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:19–08:19 Dusk 18:13–20:13

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:19–18:19 Major period 04:19–06:19 Minor period 11:52–13:22 Minor period 21:15–22:45

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

17:00
77°
18:00
74°
19:00
71°
20:00
67°
21:00
66°
22:00
65°
23:00
64°
00:00
62°
01:00
61°
02:00
60°
03:00
60°
04:00
59°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
74%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
70%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
53%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
50%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
48%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn 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 soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
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

Moncove Lake State Park was created in 1990 by setting aside 250 acres (1.0 km2) of the Moncove Lake Wildlife Management Area to be operated as a state park. The park is located near Union in Monroe County, West Virginia. The park sits on the shores of 144-acre (0.58 km2) Moncove Lake, and underneath the flyway of the fall eastern hawk migration. The current park superintendent is John Dempsey, a West Virginia native and life-long resident.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Moncove Lake?

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Moncove 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 Moncove Lake?

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Moncove Lake right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 25%.