Mount Storm Lake

Grant County, West Virginia

Mount Storm Lake is a 1,200-acre cooling lake for a Dominion power plant in Grant County. Warm discharge water keeps fish active in cold months, and it is known for striped bass.

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Surface area1,170 acres

Max depth120 ft

Shoreline12 mi

Boat motorsUnlimited

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Striped Bass●●●●●

Stocked since 2005, 30 lb fish reported

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Walleye●●●○○

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

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Wiper●●○○○

Stocked before stripers

Boat launches

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

Highway 93 rampRamp
Two-lane concrete ramp, northwestDirections ↗
Catfish Circle rampRamp
One-lane concrete, northeastDirections ↗
Geary Way rampRamp
One-lane concrete, northeastDirections ↗
Recreation Site rampRamp
One-lane concrete, mid-lake westDirections ↗
Gravity Road rampRamp
Primitive earthen ramp, southeastDirections ↗
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 Mount Storm 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

Stripers chase shad schools in deep water, not along the bank.
Warm water from the plant makes winter fishing possible.
There is no marina or rental, so bring your own boat and gear.

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