Guide To Fishing At Mount Storm Lake

AKA: New Stony River Reservoir

Stripers, smallmouth and largemouth bass and catfish are the main attraction at Mount Storm Lake, a 1,200-acre lake in the northeast part of the state, at Bismarck. The lake water is used to cool the Dominion Mt Storm power generating station, so the water returns to the lake much warmer.

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

During cold weather this warmer water extends the growing cycle for all fish species, and accelerates their appetite. About 12 miles of shoreline provides cover for bass, catfish and bluegill, while striped bass, wipers and walleye tend to spend a lot of time offshore using ledges, points, humps and river channels as hangouts.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, bluegill, stripers and hybrid striped bass at Mount Storm Lake in West Virginia.

Primary fish species residing in Mount Storm Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Mount Storm Lake Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Catfish Circle Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Catfish Circle, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Geary Way Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Geary Way, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Gravity Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Gravity Road, this is a one-lane, earthen ramp with primitive parking.

Highway 93 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off Power Station Highway, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Recreation Site Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Recreation Site Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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