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Army Corps reservoir

East Lynn Lake

Wayne County, West Virginia

East Lynn Lake is a 1,005 acre Army Corps reservoir on the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek in Wayne County, about 22 miles from Huntington. It is known for largemouth and spotted bass, and for stocked muskie and channel catfish.

N2 mi
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Surface area1,005 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline44 mi
Boat motorsNo limit, with no-wake zones

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Fish over 4 pounds are not uncommon

Spotted Bass●●●●○

Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush in 8 to 12 feet

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Stocked yearly

Muskellunge●●●○○

Stocked yearly

Walleye●●○○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Boat launches

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Lakeside Recreation AreaRamp
    Boat launch. $3 launch fee or $30 annual pass.Directions ↗
  • Lick Creek Launch AreaRamp
    Boat launch. $3 launch fee.Directions ↗
  • East Fork Camping AreaRamp
    Boat launch. $3 launch fee.Directions ↗
  • East Lynn Lake MarinaMarina
    1515 Lakeside Dr, East Lynn. 304-849-4777.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WV DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in East Lynn Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Use shallow crankbaits around riprap and near grass for bass.
  • Fish brush in 8 to 12 feet at dawn and dusk for crappie.
  • Use heavy line and steel leaders for muskie in spring and fall.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.