Guide To Fishing At Bluestone Lake

AKA: New River Lake

The scenic natural beauty of Bluestone Lake draws campers and boaters to this 2,000 acre lake in southern WV, at Hinton. Great fishing is the draw for anglers wishing to explore its more than 30 miles of shoreline (even more at flood stage).

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

The lake has resident populations of bass, white bass, striped bass, hybrid stripers, crappie, catfish, sunfish and muskie. In addition there are trout which flow into the lake from Indian Creek which are stocked by WV DNR. Bluestone Lake Marina offers boat rentals, gas and other marina services. There are various places along the lake/river where roads provide limited access to the shoreline for fishing from the bank. Come for a weekend getaway, a family vacation or a fishing trip - Bluestone Lake has everything you need to make these trips a pleasant success.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, rock bass, white bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass and muskie at Bluestone Lake in West Virginia.

Primary fish species residing in Bluestone Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Bluestone Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES