Flathead Catfish is recorded in 4 of the 4 spots within 75 minutes of Wheeling. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Flathead Catfish peaks around Wheeling in April, May, June, and July. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Flathead Catfish near Wheeling
1. Piedmont Lake
Piedmont Lake is a 38-minute drive from downtown Wheeling. Launch at Kirkwood Ramp, the public ramp on Piedmont Lake closest to downtown (≈ 23.4 mi). Public access on Piedmont Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 32 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, Common Carp, Banded Killifish, and Muskellunge.
2. Salt Fork Lake
Salt Fork Lake is a 48-minute drive from downtown Wheeling. Launch at Salt Fork State Park - Park Office Ramp, the public ramp on Salt Fork Lake closest to downtown (≈ 39.4 mi). Public access on Salt Fork Lake: 9 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 36 ft. Recorded here: Redear, Walleye, Channel Catfish, and Muskellunge.
3. Clendening Lake
Clendening Lake is a 53-minute drive from downtown Wheeling. Launch at Clendening Ramp, the public ramp on Clendening Lake closest to downtown (≈ 28.6 mi). Public access on Clendening Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 36 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Flathead Catfish.
4. Tappan Lake
Tappan Lake is a 52-minute drive from downtown Wheeling. Launch at Tappan Lake Park Launch Ramp, the public ramp on Tappan Lake closest to downtown (≈ 30.3 mi). Public access on Tappan Lake: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 28 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, Goldfish, Walleye, and Largemouth Bass.
