Catch and Release Musky Streams

Regulations

1) All muskellunge caught must be returned to the water at once.

2) No muskellunge shall be in the angler's possession while on the stream within designated catch and release areas.

Catch and Release Muskellunge Streams

Buckhannon River, Upshur County - 6.5 mile section beginning at the City of Buckhannon's water supply dam and continuing upstream to the first riffle.  Included in this area is the section of French Creek fro its mouth to the first riffle.  The entire stream section is commonly referred to as Buckhannon Pool.  

Middle Island Creek, Tyler County - 6 mile section beginning at the state Route 18 bridge near Centerville and continuing downstream to the low water bridge near the Jug Wildlife Management Area.  Included in this area are sections of Indian Creek and McElroy Creek from their mouth to their first riffle.