Harris Lake, West Virginia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Harris Lake belongs to Preston County, West Virginia. It sits in open valley. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Preston County. Nearest place of any size is Cheat Lake, 4.2 miles away. Point Marion is 7.8 miles and Brookhaven 8.3 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Harris Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Preston County, recorded fish include bluegill, white sucker and brook trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Harris Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 71°F at the top of summer and 28°F at the bottom of winter. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Harris Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Coopers Rock Lake, 1.5 miles out. For Harris Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.