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Bluestone Lake

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Bluestone Lake is West Virginia's third largest body of water, covering 2,040 acres with over 30 miles of shoreline that extends approximately 10.5 miles up the New River. Located in southern West Virginia across Summers, Monroe, and Mercer counties, this picturesque lake was formed by the Bluestone Dam, which was completed in 1949. The lake is part of the Kanawha River Basin flood management system and has become a premier fishing destination. Named after the Bluestone River, which joins the New River about two miles above the dam, Bluestone Lake offers diverse fishing opportunities in a beautiful mountain setting. The lake attracts approximately 1.3 million visitors annually who come to enjoy fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Bluestone Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

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Know where you can legally fish on Bluestone Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

West Virginia licenses and regulations

West Virginia Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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West Virginia Fishing License

All anglers who are at the age of 15 and older are required to have a fishing license and a valid form of identification such as a State Issued ID or Driver's License while fishing.

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West Virginia Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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West Virginia Stream Access Laws

On navigable waters, the public may use the streambed up to the high water mark. On floatable waters, the public may float through private land but cannot legally use the streambed. Public rights on non-navigable waters are not well defined, but are likely none.

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Take Bluestone Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Bluestone Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Bluestone Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.

  • HD depth charts from Garmin

    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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