Mount Storm Lake Fishing in Grant County, West Virginia

• Overview

  Grant County in West Virginia is where Mount Storm Lake sits. The country here is open valley. This is sizeable water at about 1,129 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. Around 14 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. By size it stands out even at West Virginia level. Head to Petersburg, 15 miles away, for anything you forgot. Beyond it, Mountain Lake Park at 16 miles and Oakland at 17 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Mount Storm Lake

  Depth is on record at 132 ft. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Grant County records list brown bullhead, redfin pickerel and threadfin shad among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Mount Storm Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 25°F to 66°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan any trip to Mount Storm Lake around it. Cloud cover is worth more than temperature on a bright week.

• Tackle & Baits

  The bank is open to all, according to our records. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Elk Run Reservoir sits 7.5 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Mount Storm Lake may have changed since it was mapped.