North Indian Run in Morgan County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Morgan County, West Virginia, sits North Indian Run. This is mixed woodland country. The nearest place of any size is Hancock, 15 miles away. Inwood is 17 miles and Martinsburg 18 miles. Other water nearby: Cacapon Lake some 0.7 miles off, Sleepy Creek Lake sits 7.6 miles out, Lake Edward Elliote Jenkins some 9.5 miles off, Long Pond sits 12 miles out and Pennsylvania Glass Sand Dam B Lake some 12 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on North Indian Run

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Undercut banks hold fish that the middle of the river never will. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. Survey and observation records for Morgan County include smallmouth bass, redbreast sunfish, golden redhorse, bluegill and rock bass. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish North Indian Run where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 29°F to 73°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to North Indian Run. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. A car park sits roughly 100 yards away. A platform or pier sits within 50 yards. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Cacapon Lake at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about North Indian Run if anything is unclear.