New! 2025 Fishing Regulations
The Fishing Regulations Summary includes stocking locations, consumption advisories, creel limits, rules for fishing on reciprocal waters and other tips to help you enjoy West Virginia’s world-class fishing lakes and stream. If you want to request a printed copy of the current regulations, contact your local authorized hunting license agent or WVDNR District Office.

Fishing Forms

Other Information
- – Fishing tournaments in West Virginia
- – Ohio River Reciprocal Agreement Chart – See Page 35 in the 2025 Fishing Regulations Summary
About West Virginia’s Fishing Regulations
Fisheries biologists utilize regulations to provide world-class recreational fishing opportunities while protecting West Virginia’s fish resources. Regulations prevent over harvesting sport fish, protect spawning fish, maintain healthy populations and protect vulnerable species. Before implementing a new regulation, the WVDNR carefully collects biological information and considers angler preferences. If you have questions about a specific regulation, please contact a fisheries biologist at a nearby WVDNR District Office.