Glade Creek Reservoir Fishing near Shady Spring, West Virginia

• Overview

  Set in Raleigh County, West Virginia, this is Glade Creek Reservoir. It lies 2,710 feet above sea level. It measures about 88 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It sits higher than most water we list in West Virginia. Nearest town is Shady Spring, 2.5 miles off. The nearest city of size is Roanoke, 68 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Glade Creek Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Raleigh County records list bluegill, fantail darter, smallmouth bass and yellow perch among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Glade Creek Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 29°F to 69°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Glade Creek Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Little Beaver Lake at 4.2 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Glade Creek Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.