Fishing in
Nicholas County
Nicholas County, West Virginia has 277 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
73 waters
Waters in Nicholas County
- Cranberry Riverstream1× stocked
- North Fork Cherry Riverstream1× stocked
- Summersville Lakereservoir2,834 ac
- Water Supply Reservoirreservoir6 ac
- Adkins Lick Creekstream
- Anglins Creekstream
- Anthony Creekstream
- Arbuckle Branchstream
- Ash Forkstream
- Back Forkstream
- Backus Branchstream
- Barnet Runstream
- Barn Runstream
- Barrenshe Runstream
- Battle Runstream
- Bearpen Forkstream
- Bearpen Forkstream
- Bear Runstream
- Bear Runstream
- Beech Forkstream
- Beech Runstream
- Bee Runstream
- Bells Creekstream
- Big Beaver Creekstream
- Big Runstream
- Big Runstream
- Big Runstream
- Big Runstream
- Big Runstream
- Bills Branchstream
247 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Trout2 waters
Latest stockings
- Cranberry RiverTroutMay 4, 2026
- North Fork Cherry RiverTroutMay 4, 2026
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Nicholas County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Nicholas County, West Virginia?+
Nicholas County has 277 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Nicholas County?+
Waters in Nicholas County hold trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Nicholas County?+
Yes — West Virginia requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.