Buffalo Creek Reservoir is a small, quiet fishing lake in Harrison County, north-central West Virginia – an impoundment on Buffalo Creek, a tributary of the West Fork River, near West Milford. Known mainly for largemouth bass and crappie, it’s a low-key local spot for a relaxed day of fishing close to the Clarksburg area. This guide is part of our growing West Virginia Lakes Database.
- Buffalo Creek Reservoir at a glance
- Fishing Buffalo Creek Reservoir
- Boating, recreation and water level
- Getting there and what’s nearby
- Know before you go
- Frequently asked questions
- What fish are in Buffalo Creek Reservoir?
- Where is Buffalo Creek Reservoir?
- Can you fish Buffalo Creek Reservoir from the bank?
Buffalo Creek Reservoir at a glance
- Type: a small impoundment on Buffalo Creek (West Fork River system)
- Location: Harrison County, north-central West Virginia, near West Milford
- Setting: a quiet, wooded reservoir close to the Clarksburg area
- Top fish: largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish
Fishing Buffalo Creek Reservoir
Buffalo Creek Reservoir is best known for largemouth bass and black crappie, with bluegill and channel catfish rounding out the catch. A West Virginia fishing license is required. The quiet, fertile water fishes well from the bank and small boats – work the shoreline cover and brush for bass and crappie and the flats for bluegill and catfish. It’s an easy, uncrowded place to wet a line near Clarksburg.
Boating, recreation and water level
As a small reservoir, Buffalo Creek suits canoes, kayaks and small johnboats for a peaceful day of fishing and paddling; there’s no developed swim beach. Being a creek impoundment, the level can vary modestly with rainfall and the season – check current conditions before launching.
Getting there and what’s nearby
Buffalo Creek Reservoir is near West Milford in Harrison County, north-central West Virginia, in the West Fork River country. Clarksburg, Stonewall Jackson Lake and Stonecoal Lake are within easy reach for more fishing and recreation.
Know before you go
- Fishing license: a West Virginia license is required.
- Small & quiet: a low-key bass-and-crappie lake – bring a small boat or fish the bank.
- Nearby options: Stonewall Jackson and Stonecoal lakes offer bigger water close by.
Frequently asked questions
What fish are in Buffalo Creek Reservoir?
Largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill and channel catfish.
Where is Buffalo Creek Reservoir?
In Harrison County, north-central West Virginia, near West Milford, on a tributary of the West Fork River.
Can you fish Buffalo Creek Reservoir from the bank?
Yes – it’s a small, quiet reservoir well suited to bank fishing and small boats for bass, crappie and panfish.
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