WikiCatchCheat Lake
West Virginia, United States
- reservoir
- 10 species listed
- 39.6871, -79.8699
Cheat Lake is a reservoir in West Virginia, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Yellow perch. The nearest other water we map in West Virginia is Coles Run, 2.4 km away.
Species at Cheat Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Coles Runstream2.4 km
- Morgan Runstream4.3 km
- Whites Runstream4.5 km
- West Runstream6.8 km
- Tibbs Runstream6.9 km
- Hartman Runstream7.1 km
- Chestnut Ridge Park Lakereservoir7.3 km
- Quarry Runstream7.4 km
About Cheat Lake
Cheat Lake sits in West Virginia, United States and offers the kind of structure-driven reservoir fishing that suits both bank anglers and those working from a small boat or float tube. Fish on a stillwater like this don't move much during the heat of the day — finding shade, cooler thermoclines, or current from inflowing streams is the local trick. Most successful trips to Cheat Lake come down to reading the water before tying on a lure.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
- For Channel catfish
Fish near structure like submerged trees or rocks, as channel catfish often use these areas for ambush points and shelter.
- For Yellow perch
When perch are finicky, downsize your bait or lure and use lighter line to increase your chances of getting a bite. Focus on areas near weed beds or drop-offs as they often hold schools of perch.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Cheat Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Anglers heading to Cheat Lake should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for West Virginia before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Cheat Lake.
Official West Virginia fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.