Fishing spot: Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal recreation area with fishing

Managing agency

Fish and Wildlife Service

Address

3982 Waverly Road, Williamstown, 26187, WV

State

26187

City

Williamstown

Source directions

Directions to Visitor Center · From I-77 take WV exit #185; follow WV-14 (Highland Ave.) 1.3 miles; turn right onto Waverly Road (E. 4th St.); continue 2 miles to site. · From Marietta, OH cross Williamstown Bridge, take first left after DaVinci's Restaurant onto Waverly Road (E. 4th St.); continue 2 miles to site. · From Vienna, WV take WV-14 N to Williamstown, turn right onto Highland Ave; take first left onto Waverly Road (E. 4th St.): continue 2 miles to site.. Visitor Center Hours: 8:00 – 4:30 Mon – Fri (Dec – Mar) 8:00 – 4:30 Mon – Sat (April – Nov) Directions to Islands Most of the refuge's property is accessible only by boat. Public boat ramps are at various locations along the Ohio River providing a launching point to the islands. Mainland properties as well as Middle and Wheeling islands have road access. Visit our Refuge Access page to learn more

Phone

304-375-2923

Reservable

No

Source last updated

2026-08-20

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB · Use terms · Source snapshot: 2026-10-03