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Cacapon Resort State Park fishing conditions · West Virginia

Now until Monday 4 amRainbow trout

The bite peaks at 68.

Log a trip here
Right now: 63 for rainbow trout, marginal · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Rainbow trout, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 634 pm
  2. 63
  3. 63
  4. 637 pm
  5. 68
  6. 68
  7. 6810 pm
  8. 68
  9. 68Sun
  10. 681 am
  11. 68
  12. 68
  13. 684 am
  14. 68
  15. 68
  16. 687 am
  17. 68
  18. 68
  19. 6810 am
  20. 68
  21. 68
  22. 681 pm
  23. 68
  24. 68
  25. 684 pm
  26. 68
  27. 68
  28. 687 pm
  29. 68
  30. 68
  31. 6810 pm
  32. 68
  33. 68Mon
  34. 681 am
  35. 68
  36. 68
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Rainbow trout range 45–68°

Wind
15 mph

From the west

Light
Daylight

Sunset 5:05 pm

Sky
Scattered Rain Showers

8% chance of rain

Air
51°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Rising

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are West Virginia regulations for these waters.

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

68MarginalNow until Monday 4 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Rainbow trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

6 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. West Virginia: 6 trout a day combined (rainbow, golden rainbow, brook, tiger and brown), no statewide minimum.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · West Virginia

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on rainbow trout

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass

Micropterus salmoides

68MarginalNow until Monday 4 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Largemouth bass bite in 55–85° water, best near 72°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

6 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. West Virginia: 6 black bass a day combined, no statewide minimum. Some waters add a 12" minimum or a protected slot; the New River releases bass from 14 to 22".

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · West Virginia

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on largemouth bass

Channel Catfish

Channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

33Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

No water reading here right now. Channel catfish bite in 60–85° water, best near 75°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Channel catfish is here Apr–Oct. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

4 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 4 channel catfish a day, 8 in possession.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Cacapon Lake (state-managed impoundment)

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Oct, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on channel catfish

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer29.97 inHg, rising

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:05 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:49 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:10 pm–12:10 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 6:00 am–7:00 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. West Virginia DNR has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: West Virginia DNR · trout stocking · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

Two small lakes in the park, both stocked with trout each spring, with bass, catfish and bluegill.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Rocky Gap State Park — Lake Habeeb23 mi · MarylandBest tonight 8 pm to Monday 4 am
68Marginal
Evitts Creek24 mi · MarylandBest now until Monday 4 am
68Marginal
Evitts Creek Ponds24 mi · MarylandBest now until Monday 4 am
68Marginal
Lake Gordon26 mi · PennsylvaniaBest now until Monday 4 am
68Marginal
Lake Koon26 mi · PennsylvaniaBest now until Monday 4 am
68Marginal
Potomac River — Williamsport27 mi · MarylandBest today 5 pm to Monday 4 am
86Go

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Cacapon Resort State Park?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Cacapon Resort State Park you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Cacapon Resort State Park?

Cacapon Resort State Park is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Cacapon Resort State Park?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Cacapon Resort State Park against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Cacapon Resort State Park have?

Cacapon Resort State Park has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Cacapon Resort State Park?

state agency regulations apply at Cacapon Resort State Park. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Cacapon Resort State Park tidal water?

No. Cacapon Resort State Park is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.