Summersville Dam Viewpoint Fishing in Nicholas County, West Virginia

• Overview

  In West Virginia, Summersville Dam Viewpoint falls inside Nicholas County. It stands 1,690 feet above sea level. About 1,191 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Some 29 miles of shoreline means conditions can differ from one end to the other. Across our West Virginia listings, few waters are bigger. Head to Summersville, 4.4 miles away, for anything you forgot. Ansted is 13 miles and Craigsville 15 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Summersville Dam Viewpoint

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Across Nicholas County, recorded fish include smallmouth bass, bluegill, logperch and rock bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Summersville Dam Viewpoint decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 30°F in January up to 71°F in July. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That is the shape of the year on Summersville Dam Viewpoint.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Somewhere to sit and eat is half a mile out. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Water Supply Reservoir at 3.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Summersville Dam Viewpoint before loading the car.