Tomlinson Run Lake Fishing in Hancock County, West Virginia

• Overview

  Tomlinson Run Lake lies in Hancock County, West Virginia. It lies 958 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 21 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. New Cumberland at 3.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. Chester is 5 miles away, with Wellsville at 5.2 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Tomlinson Run Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Survey and observation records for Hancock County include bluegill, freshwater drum, banded darter and black crappie. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Tomlinson Run Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 27°F for January. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan any trip to Tomlinson Run Lake around it. Weed growth peaks in late summer and changes where you can fish.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Cherry Lake, 1.2 miles out. Ask locally about Tomlinson Run Lake if anything is unclear.