WV Free Fishing Day (2026) — June 6 + Best Mountain Spots

WV 2026 free fishing day: June 6. No license or stamps needed. Best: New River, Summersville, Cranberry.

West Virginia offers one free fishing day per year. See our complete national calendar.

2026 WV Free Fishing Day

DateTypeNotes
June 6, 2026 (Saturday)Free Fishing DayNo license or stamps needed. All regulations apply.

Best WV Free Fishing Day Spots

  • New River Gorge: Trophy smallmouth bass — National Park area
  • Summersville Lake: 2,790 acres — bass, walleye, trout
  • Stonewall Jackson Lake: Bass, crappie — near Weston
  • Cranberry River: Monongahela NF — wild brook trout
  • Greenbrier River: Smallmouth bass, musky — scenic float

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