Turkey Run Lake, West Virginia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Turkey Run Lake is one of the Jackson County waters in West Virginia. This is mixed woodland ground. Surface area runs to about 23 acres — small enough to read in one session. It lies lower than most water we list in West Virginia. 1.4 miles away sits Ravenswood, the nearest town. Meads sits 63 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Turkey Run Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Open biodiversity records for Jackson County list bluegill, common carp and gizzard shad. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Turkey Run Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 31°F in January to roughly 74°F in July. The season stretches long at both ends here. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Turkey Run Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. This sits inside Turkey Run Lake Wildlife Management Area, so read the reserve notices first. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Turkey Foot Lake, 0.9 miles away. The position on Turkey Run Lake is worth confirming on the day.