Fishing East Lynn Lake

AKA: East Lynn Reservoir

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East Lynn Lake, WV

Popular Fish Species East Lynn Lake, WV

East Lynn Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

As a popular bass fishing tournament lake, East Lynn Lake is well known to locals and anglers in the region as a good bass lake. Both weekend and tournament anglers have been catching bass in good numbers, and fish over 4 pounds are not uncommon. Anglers can also catch spotted bass, which reside here in decent numbers. Fishing for largemouth bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 6 pounds being caught. In East Lynn Lake, bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

East Lynn Lake Popular Fish - Black Crappie

Black Crappie Fishing

A nice population of black crappie resides in East Lynn Lake. Crappie tend to run in schools, and once a school is located, there is a good chance for catching significant numbers. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Virtually any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie prefer cover and structure, locate brush and vegetation in appropriate water depths. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Muskie Fishing

Fishing for muskellunge in East Lynn Lake could provide a trophy fish on any given cast. Giant musky roam these waters and are aggressive eaters. Muskie fishing can bring some exciting moments to your fishing day, as big muskies are spectacular, and strong fighters. Use a strong rod in medium- to medium-heavy action, with heavy line - 20# or heavier. Because of their sharp teeth, steel leaders are highly recommended. Muskie have a big mouth so use big baits, same baits you would use for bass but in larger sizes. Topwater, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jerkbaits all work well for hungry muskie. The best time of year to chase these big fish is Spring, and then again in Fall as the water temperature starts cooling.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, saugeye, brown trout, bluegill and hybrid striped bass at East Lynn Lake in West Virginia.

Largemouth and spotted bass are the headliners at East Lynn Lake, a 1,000-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, at Kiahsville. This zig-zag, river lake has over 40 miles of shoreline to cruise while sightseeing or fishing.

Several boat ramps are available to the public for launching pontoons, powerboats, bass boats, kayaks and fishing boats of all kinds.

Primary fish species residing in East Lynn Lake

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East Lynn Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Bartram Branch Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, east side, off Lake Side Drive, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Lick Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off E Lynn Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.