Walleye 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, Walleye peaks around Weirton in March, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Walleye 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. Piedmont Lake
Piedmont Lake is a 53-minute drive from downtown Weirton. Launch at Reynolds Road Launch Ramp, the public ramp on Piedmont Lake closest to downtown (≈ 35.8 mi). Public access on Piedmont Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 32 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, Common Carp, Banded Killifish, and Muskellunge.
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.
