SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that 12 waters across the state are scheduled to be under special Class Q fishing regulations from March 1 to May 31.
From March to May, nine lakes and three stream sections are designated as Class Q fishing areas. During this time, only children 14 and younger and those with a Class Q permit can fish in these waters. These waters feature several accessible fishing piers and stream accesses. They are also stocked with trout between March and May and have a special daily limit of four trout. Fishing is permitted in daylight hours only.
“The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is committed to making the outdoors accessible to everyone by providing opportunities for everyone to enjoy and use the state’s natural resources,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “Our Class Q fishing areas provide exceptional opportunities for kids and individuals with disabilities to cast their lines in a relaxed atmosphere without competition from other anglers.”
Class Q fishing sites include Baker Lake (Ohio County), Bishop Knob Pond (Webster County), Coonskin Park Pond (Kanawha County), Davis Creek (Kanawha County), Handley Pond (Pocahontas County), Laurel Fork (Wyoming County), Logan County Airport Pond (Logan County), Mash Fork of Camp Creek (Mercer County), Millers Fork Pond (Wayne County), Raleigh County Airport Pond (Raleigh County), Underwood Lake (Cabell County) and Westover Park Pond (Monongalia County).
For more information about fishing opportunities for kids and individuals with disabilities and to apply for a Class Q permit, visit WVdnr.gov/class-q-fishing.
