Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek is a river flowing through West Virginia, United States. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Cedar Creek, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

38.8654, -80.8376 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Smallmouth bassRainbow troutChannel catfishLongear sunfishLargemouth bass

Fishing Techniques

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Channel catfish

  Fish near structure like submerged trees or rocks, as channel catfish often use these areas for ambush points and shelter.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Cedar Creek.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Cedar Creek 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 Cedar Creek.

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