Lake Berwind Fishing Guide, McDowell County, West Virginia

• Overview

  Lake Berwind is set in McDowell County, West Virginia. Height above sea level is 1,680 feet. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest town is Cedar Bluff, 12 miles away. The big place round here is Meads, 96 miles distant. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Berwind

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Lake Berwind gives up its fish to patience rather than distance. There is only one water of this name here.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 33°F to 72°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Lake Berwind follows the weather closely. Wind direction matters more than wind strength.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The water borders Berwind Lake Wildlife Management Area, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Bishop Prep Plant Slurry Impoundment, 8.2 miles out. None of that is settled for Lake Berwind in what we hold.