Guyandotte River
Guyandotte River
- Boat Ramps
- 21
- Access Points
- 29
- Species
- 24
The Guyandotte River in West Virginia offers anglers a diverse and rewarding fishing experience across its 166-mile course. Flowing from its headwaters in Wyoming County to its confluence with the Ohio River in Cabell County near Huntington, this scenic river features cool, clear waters in its upper sections and warmer waters downstream. The river runs through rugged Appalachian terrain covered in thick forests, with a landscape peppered with historic coal mining towns and relics of the region's industrial past. The Guyandotte provides varied fishing opportunities throughout the year, with several distinct sections offering different experiences for anglers targeting a wide range of fish species.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Guyandotte River and what's needed to catch them.
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Guyandotte River. 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.
Know where you can legally fish on Guyandotte River
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.
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.
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.
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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- St Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens Boat Ramp
- Man Boat Ramp
- Chapmanville Boat Ramp
- St Rt 16 Bridge Pineville Boat Ramp
- RD Bailey Lake Tailwaters Boat Ramp
- Guyandotte Campground Boat Ramp
- CR 14 Bridge Boat Ramp
- Farmdale Bridge Boat Ramp
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- Mouth of Horse Creek Boat Ramp
- Rocky Creek Boat Ramp
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