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Al's Catfish Pond, Princeton

Al's Catfish Pond in Princeton, West Virginia has catfish. State rule: Anglers fishing a DNR-licensed commercial fishing preserve (pay lake) in West Virginia do not need the statewide fishing license; unlicensed private ponds follow normal rules (only resident landowner/family/tenant exempt on their own land).

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Day ticket: key facts

Day ticketChecked November 8, 2026
PriceNot listed
How you payNot listed
Fish
  • catfish
StockingNot listed
Fishing licenseNot listed by the lake
West Virginia pay lake license rule
Seasonweekends from May
Phone(304) 887-8541
AddressAl's Catfish Pond
Princeton, WV 24740
TypeCatfish pond

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Hours and season at Al's Catfish Pond

Hours are not listed.

Season: weekends from May.

Rules

Keep your catchNot listed
BaitNot listed
GearNot listed
Night fishingNot listed
KidsNot listed

Amenities

No amenities are listed.

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