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Where to stay for fishing near Gauley River National Recreation Area

The Gauley River National Recreation Area protects about 25 miles of the Gauley below Summersville Dam in Nicholas and Fayette counties. Controlled dam releases in September and October create Gauley Season, six weekends of Class V whitewater that draw commercial rafting traffic from across the country. Summersville, Fayetteville and Craigsville are the closest towns.

Nothing is listed near Gauley River National Recreation Area for fishing yet. The state stocks trout in more than 200 streams and lakes, with wild brook trout in the higher Monongahela National Forest water.

Where do you stay for fishing near Gauley River National Recreation Area?

Fishing near Gauley River National Recreation Area runs march through november. Nothing is listed in Gauley River National Recreation Area itself yet — the nearby towns below are the closest beds.

Best time of year
March through November
Where it is
Gauley River National Recreation Area, West Virginia
Where it happens
Summersville Dam

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When can you go fishing near Gauley River National Recreation Area?
The season near Gauley River National Recreation Area runs march through November. The state stocks trout in more than 200 streams and lakes, with wild brook trout in the higher Monongahela National Forest water.
Where should I stay for fishing near Gauley River National Recreation Area?
There is nothing listed near Gauley River National Recreation Area yet. Travelers generally base themselves in Summersville or Fayetteville instead.
Where do you go fishing near Gauley River National Recreation Area?
Most people head for Summersville Dam. These are the places where the activity actually happens, and they are what the distances on the listings below are measured against.
What is the best month for fishing near Gauley River National Recreation Area?
The main season runs march through November, with the shoulder weeks at either end generally quieter and cheaper than the middle of the season. Outside that window conditions become unreliable and some access points close.