Guide To Fishing At Burnsville Lake
AKA: Burnsville Reservoir
Three boat launch ramps provide boat access to Burnsville Lake for boating, sightseeing and fishing. This 1,900-acre lake in central West Virginia, at Burnsville has 30 miles of shoreline. There are plenty of places to wet a line.
Grab yout tackle and fish for bass, walleye, sauger, saugeye, crappie, catfish, sunfish and muskie dwelling here. Access for fishing from shore is limited, but there are areas at both ends of the lake for this. Fishing from a boat, canoe, kayak or pontoon is a more productive way to attack this scenic fishery. A marina and three campgrounds enhance boating and camping during your stay. These waters receive little fishing pressure which results in quality fishing for those who do fish here. Bass are abundant, with many in the "big fish" category, over five pounds.
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, muskie, sauger and saugeye at Burnsville Lake in West Virginia.
Primary fish species residing in Burnsville Lake
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Burnsville Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Bulltown Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Millstone Run Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Bulltown South Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, south side, off Gauley Turnpike, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Rifle Run Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, east side, off S Main Street, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Marinas
Burnsville Docks
2746 S Main St
Burnsville, WV 26335
304 853-2822
Click here for a West Virginia Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Riffle Run Campground Campground - 304 853-2371
Bulltown Campground - 304 452-8006
Burnsville Lake WV Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Burnsville Lake
Riffle Run Campground
R9QR+WG
Burnsville, Northern, WV
304 853-2371
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Burnsville Lake in West Virginia.
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Information about fishing lakes in West Virginia
Fishing in central WV, for walleye, sauger, saugeye, crappie, catfish, sunfish and muskie.
