Weirton anglers can reach 7 of the waters in our guide in 75 minutes or less by car — 6 reservoirs and 1 lake. Together they hold records of 14 fish species.

Tappan Lake is 43 minutes from Weirton

The closest water to Weirton is Tappan Lake, a reservoir, 43 min (38.5 mi) away by road. The drive time is measured to the ramp: Tappan Marina.

Also within a short drive:

3 waters at the top of the Weirton list

Ranked by drive time, depth data, species records and access, the first 3 for Weirton are:

  • Tappan Lake (reservoir): 2,257 acres, 6 fish species on record, max depth 27.8 ft (surveyed), 5 ramps and 17,286,458 fish stocked.
  • Clendening Lake (reservoir): 1,748 acres, 7 fish species on record, max depth 36 ft (surveyed), 3 ramps and 14,054,854 fish stocked.
  • Piedmont Lake: 2,356 acres, 8 fish species on record, max depth 32.1 ft (surveyed), 6 ramps and 18,563,416 fish stocked.

27 boat ramps within reach

The waters within reach of Weirton have 27 boat ramps. Nearest to the center for launching: Petersburg Marina on Leesville Lake, roughly 30.1 mi as the crow flies.

What bites near Weirton: Walleye first

The most widespread fish is Walleye, recorded in 6 of the 7 waters. It is followed by Largemouth Bass (6), Channel Catfish (6), Sauger (5) and Muskellunge (5).

Where to find them closest to town:

  • Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish and Sauger: Tappan Lake, 43 min (38.5 mi)
  • Muskellunge: Clendening Lake, 52 min (40.4 mi)

Stocking records around Weirton

Stocking records cover 7 of these waters; the largest totals are Salt Fork Lake (43,270,946 fish), Piedmont Lake (18,563,416 fish) and Tappan Lake (17,286,458 fish).

Deepest nearby: Leesville Lake, 42 ft

Leesville Lake has the greatest depth on our map near here, 42 ft (surveyed). It is followed by Clendening Lake (36 ft), Salt Fork Lake (36 ft) and Atwood Lake (33.1 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 7 waters.

8 campgrounds near the water

8 campgrounds sit by the waters around Weirton. Nearest to the city: Leesville Lake South Fork Campground (31.8 mi, by Leesville Lake), Guilford Lake State Park Campground (31.8 mi, by Guilford Lake) and Atwood (36.8 mi, by Atwood Lake).