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Summersville Lake

Lake fishing  West Virginia · 07:06 - 19:30

Summersville Lake is a lake set in West Virginia. Most people come here for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth 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
82%
83°
Fri
84%
78°
Sat
81%
79°
Sun
83%
72°
Mon
86%
83°
Best day

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.)
74°F
Air temp
79°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.21 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:21–08:21 Dusk 18:15–20:15

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:21–18:21 Major period 04:21–06:21 Minor period 11:56–13:26 Minor period 21:16–22:46

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

18:00
79°
19:00
75°
20:00
71°
21:00
71°
22:00
70°
23:00
69°
00:00
68°
01:00
68°
02:00
68°
03:00
67°
04:00
66°
05:00
66°

Likely catch now (15 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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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
71%
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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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
50%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish and Brook Trout.

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

Summersville Lake is a reservoir located in the US state of West Virginia. The lake is formed by a rock-fill dam on the Gauley River, south of Summersville in Nicholas County. It is the largest lake in West Virginia, with a surface area of 2,700 acres (1,100 ha) and over 60 miles (97 km) of shoreline at the summer pool water level. Its maximum depth is 327 feet (100 m). Part of the northern shore of the lake is managed by the West Virginia State Park system.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Summersville Lake?

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish, Brook Trout, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Summersville 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 Summersville Lake?

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

What is biting at Summersville Lake right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 19%.