Town of Masontown Water Supply D Lake Fishing in West Virginia

• Overview

  Within Preston County, West Virginia, you have Town of Masontown Water Supply D Lake. Elevation runs to 1,706 feet. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Preston County are larger. The nearest town is Brookhaven, 6.3 miles away. Pittsburgh is the closest city, 62 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Town of Masontown Water Supply D Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Open biodiversity records for Preston County list bluegill, white sucker, brook trout and greenside darter. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Fish Town of Masontown Water Supply D Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 70°F and January near 28°F on the long-run figures. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Town of Masontown Water Supply D Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Fairfax Pond sits 4 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Town of Masontown Water Supply D Lake locally before you travel.