Ohio River (Parkersburg) fishing forecast

West Virginia · river

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Fish to target

• Sauger
• Catfish (channel/blue/flathead)
• Smallmouth bass
• Hybrid striped bass
• White bass
• Crappie
• Walleye
• Muskie

Safety: dam releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Huntington District) - Ohio River locks and dams controls releases. Water levels and current can rise quickly and without warning below dams. Wear a life jacket and heed warning sirens.

Regulations and licensing

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources fishing regulations · Fishing license

Species and locations are starter data and should be verified with the state wildlife agency.