Anyone ever fished the Upper Mud River Lake in West Virginia?

[billgator]

Hi guys,

This is my first post and I have to say I love the boards here. I'm curious if any of you have any advice for fishing the Upper Mud Lake in West Virginia. I've been hearing great things about the bass fishery there and I'm thinking of making it one of my primary targets this spring. I was born and raised in Florida and only recently moved to southern Ohio, so I feel like I'm starting all over when it comes to bass fishing. Any advice you guys can give is much appreciated. Thanks!

[rowyourboat]

I fished it 4 times last year, catching 4-8 fish each outing. The largest fish was around 4.5 lbs and the smallest was around a pound. Water is usually VERY clear, so that makes it a little harder. I had success with a super spook jr in the mornings and a shakey head or jig-n-pig after that. I just trolled the banks, fishing downed trees, weeds, and some riprap near where you put your boat in.

Its a decent little lake. 10 or 15 hp motor restriction, i cant recall. The only draw back is that you have to take a rinky dink road for about a half hour to get there from the corridor. Its kind of hard when pulling a boat.

My personal opinion is that if you are near the area, give it a shot, but if your driving a few hours to get there, then you could probably find a better lake.

If your interested in going this year, shoot me a pm, i live about 45 minutes away and id be glad to share what very little knowledge i have haha

[Buckeye1955]

Huh, I'm in Marietta and can't say I've ever heard of this lake. Most of our guys go to Obrien at Ripley, Lake Bartlett at Harrisville and Stonewall Jackson. What's close to your lake? Buying a kayak in the spring. Might give it a try.

[the crab]

It's an awesome little lake loaded with big fish.  It's especially good at night.