West Virginia · United States

Summersville Lake WV fishing forecast

62 Good of 100

Summersville Lake WV is a freshwater fishing spot in West Virginia, United States. Anglers here target Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, June, September, October, November.

Quick answer
Best monthsMarch, April, May, June
Top speciesSmallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye
Score now62/100
Local rulesUnited States — Federal Waters
Pressure trend
Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm
Next solunar peak
major 23:12

Current conditions

Sea surface temp20.3 °C
Wind14 km/h from NW
Pressure1014 hPa
Cloud cover10%

Last updated Jun 19, 2026 (UTC). Conditions refresh through the day.

What the score means at Summersville Lake WV

Summersville Lake WV currently scores 62 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 20.3 °C. 6 forecast signals are active in this score. As a rough guide, a score above ~65 reflects conditions experienced anglers would typically fish; below ~45, consider waiting for a better window or targeting different species. The score blends live weather and ocean signals and can change through the day.

Bite windows

Moon
Waxing Crescent · 23% lit
Solunar day rating
70 / 100

Best months for Summersville Lake WV:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

About this spot

Water type
Lake · Freshwater

Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.

What you can catch

Best months by species at Summersville Lake WV

Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu
Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides
WalleyeSander vitreus

Months reflect typical catchability by species at this latitude; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

U.S. federal fisheries authority
United States — Federal Waters

Licensing:

  • saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.

FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Federal and state waters rules overlap — always verify current federal and state agency rules before fishing.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Summersville Lake WV?

Anglers at Summersville Lake WV target Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye.

When is the best time to fish Summersville Lake WV?

The most productive months at Summersville Lake WV are typically March, April, May, June, September, October, November.

What is the fishing forecast for Summersville Lake WV right now?

Summersville Lake WV currently scores 62 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Do you need a licence to fish Summersville Lake WV?

Fishing at Summersville Lake WV follows the local rules for West Virginia, United States. Bag limits, size limits, seasons and licence requirements are summarised in the Local regulations section above, with a link to the official authority.

Fishing guides for this spot

Scores and conditions are forecasts for guidance only and can change rapidly. Always check local rules and current conditions, follow all fishing regulations, and prioritise your safety on the water.