Lake Floyd, West Virginia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Harrison County entry here is Lake Floyd, in West Virginia. It lies 1,099 feet above sea level. It measures about 30 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The nearest town is Salem, 2.9 miles away. It is 85 miles to Pittsburgh, the nearest city. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Lake Floyd

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Harrison County include banded darter, rainbow darter, greenside darter and fantail darter. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Lake Floyd that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 72°F at the top of summer and 29°F at the bottom of winter. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Lake Floyd follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Salem Auxillary Lake, 2.5 miles away. For Lake Floyd in particular, ask before you travel.