Largemouth Bass is recorded in 6 of the 7 spots within 75 minutes of Weirton. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Largemouth Bass peaks around Weirton in February, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Weirton
1. Tappan Lake
Tappan Lake is a 43-minute drive from downtown Weirton. Launch at Tappan Lake Park Launch Ramp, the public ramp on Tappan Lake closest to downtown (≈ 31.8 mi). Public access on Tappan Lake: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 28 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, Goldfish, Walleye, and Largemouth Bass.
2. Clendening Lake
Clendening Lake is a 52-minute drive from downtown Weirton. Launch at Clendening Ramp, the public ramp on Clendening Lake closest to downtown (≈ 33.6 mi). Public access on Clendening Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 36 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Flathead Catfish.
3. Guilford Lake
Guilford Lake is a 57-minute drive from downtown Weirton. Launch at Guilford Lake State Park - Dam Ramp, the public ramp on Guilford Lake closest to downtown (≈ 31.1 mi). Public access on Guilford Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 24 ft. Recorded here: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Sunshine Bass.
4. Leesville Lake
Leesville Lake is a 57-minute drive from downtown Weirton. Launch at Petersburg Marina, the public ramp on Leesville Lake closest to downtown (≈ 30.1 mi). Public access on Leesville Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 42 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye.
5. Atwood Lake
Atwood Lake is a 64-minute drive from downtown Weirton. Launch at Atwood Lake East Marina, the public ramp on Atwood Lake closest to downtown (≈ 34.9 mi). Public access on Atwood Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 33 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass.
6. Salt Fork Lake
Salt Fork Lake is a 72-minute drive from downtown Weirton. Launch at Salt Fork State Park - Park Office Ramp, the public ramp on Salt Fork Lake closest to downtown (≈ 50.9 mi). Public access on Salt Fork Lake: 9 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 36 ft. Recorded here: Redear, Walleye, Channel Catfish, and Muskellunge.
