Jim Compton WMA
Pickens, West Virginia
- Target Species
- Trout
- Water Type
- Freshwater
- Spot Type
- Hand Launch
- Access
- Shore, Kayak / Paddle
About This Spot
Jim Compton WMA is a public hand launch for kayaks and canoes on the Elk River near Pickens, West Virginia, with shore access. Trout fishing is available here. Facilities include parking.
GPS Coordinates
GPS (Degrees & Decimal Minutes)
N 38° 32.227' W 80° 09.110'
Decimal Coordinates
38.53711863283298, -80.1518366603752
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