Dogwood Lake Fishing near Granville, West Virginia

• Overview

  In West Virginia, Dogwood Lake belongs to Monongalia County. What surrounds it is mixed woodland. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. Our Monongalia County list holds plenty of bigger water. Granville sits 7.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Pittsburgh is the closest city, 57 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Dogwood Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Species logged across Monongalia County include smallmouth bass, bluegill and green sunfish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The near bank of Dogwood Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 72°F; by January the average is down near 29°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Dogwood Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Lynch Lake at 1.4 miles is the nearest alternative. For Dogwood Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.