Fishing in
Kanawha County
Kanawha County, West Virginia has 400 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
107 waters
Waters in Kanawha County
- Elk Riverstream1× stocked
- Paint Creekstream1× stocked
- Waste Water Retention Pondreservoir26 ac
- Lake Chawevareservoir22 ac
- Yukon Lakereservoir6 ac
- Lake Dinty Moorereservoir2 ac
- Cool Lake (historical)reservoir1 ac
- Aarons Creekstream
- Aarons Forkstream
- Abbott Creekstream
- Adkins Forkstream
- Allen Forkstream
- Alum Creekstream
- Angel Forkstream
- Armour Creekstream
- Ash Branchstream
- Baker Forkstream
- Barren Creekstream
- Bat Branchstream
- Bays Forkstream
- Bear Branchstream
- Bens Forkstream
- Big Branchstream
- Big Coal Riverstream
- Big Creekstream
- Big Forkstream
- Big Forkstream
- Big Ninemile Forkstream
- Big Sandy Creekstream
- Big Spring Forkstream
370 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Trout2 waters
Latest stockings
- Elk RiverTroutMay 4, 2026
- Paint CreekTroutMay 4, 2026
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Kanawha County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Kanawha County, West Virginia?+
Kanawha County has 400 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Kanawha County?+
Waters in Kanawha County hold trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Kanawha County?+
Yes — West Virginia requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.