Coopers Rock Lake, West Virginia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Coopers Rock Lake in Preston County, West Virginia. Elevation runs to 2,014 feet. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Preston County are larger. The nearest town is Cheat Lake, 3.5 miles away. It is 55 miles to Pittsburgh, the nearest city. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Coopers Rock Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Survey and observation records for Preston County include bluegill, white sucker and brook trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Coopers Rock Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 70°F in July and bottom out at 28°F in January. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Coopers Rock Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public data has parking about 160 yards from the shore. Public toilets are recorded roughly 160 yards off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Harris Lake is 1.5 miles off. Confirm before you fish Coopers Rock Lake.