Where Should I go to Fish in WV?

Question

I live in Parkersburg, WV.

I just got back today from a camping trip to Blackwater Falls. I fished Pendelton Lake and the Blackwater River (used both fly rod, reel, and bait, and an open reel with a variety of baits). I was only able to hook 1 trout on my fly reel in 3 days of fishing. I am looking for an area to fish in WV that has some nice size bass in it.I really would prefer a good lake to go to.

I have fished Cedar Lakes in Fairplains, WV and reeled in a couple, but that's about all the luck I have had.

I do not have a boat, so that really limits my fishing. If you know of anywhere to catch some nice ones (I don't intend to keep them), PLEASE let me know!

Answer 1

http://www.wvdnr.gov/Fishing/public_acce...

With so many places to go it's hard to say - try this link and surf thru the sight to find a place near you.

You can't go wrong with night crawlers and 8-10 lb line...and a spinning rod & reel (Garcia mitchell or decent shimano)

With a fly rod have you tried a "muddler minnow pattern" ?

Also are you matching the hatch?  Using flies that look similiar to those you see emerging from the water or maybe scooping some seaweed and mud from the bottom to see what bugs are living in the water and using nymphs?

For bass there are many mouse patterns  or again the muddler...