Fishing in West Virginia
Discover 26 state parks offering fishing in West Virginia
🐟 West Virginia Fishing License at a Glance
Annual licenses also need the conservation stamp ($5 residents; $13 conservation/law enforcement stamp for non-residents). Anglers on national forest land also need the $2 national forest stamp. Licenses follow the calendar year.
Checked against the official agency, September 2026. Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.
West Virginia State Parks with Fishing
Audra State Park
Babcock State Park
Beech Fork State Park
Berkeley Springs State Park
Blackwater Falls State Park
Bluestone State Park
Cabwaylingo State Forest
Cacapon Resort State Park
Camp Creek State Park
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Cedar Creek State Park
Coopers Rock State Forest
Elk River Trail
Greenbrier River Trail
Holly River State Park
Little Beaver State Park
Moncove Lake State Park
North Bend State Park
Pinnacle Rock State Park
Prickett’s Fort State Park
Stonewall Resort State Park
Summersville Lake State Park
Tomlinson Run State Park
Tygart Lake State Park
Valley Falls State Park
Watoga State Park
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❓ Fishing in West Virginia — FAQ
Do you need a fishing license in West Virginia state parks?
Yes. West Virginia State Parks: "Don't forget your West Virginia fishing license!" Anglers 15 and older need one: $19 plus the $5 conservation stamp for residents, $37 plus $13 in stamps for non-residents. (West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia State Parks, as of September 2026)
Are there free fishing days in West Virginia?
Yes — June 13-14, 2026. On free fishing days no license is required; confirm the dates with the official West Virginia agency before your trip.