The South Branch River Smoke Hole Canyon section is a considered by many to be one of the most beautiful areas in West Virginia. The remote, rugged landscape provides a unique recreation experience while you are fishing.  It contains large and smallmouth bass.

The South Branch River from the old dam to the gap bridge is a good section of water for small mouth bass.  It can be accessed by a canoe or boat, as well as a few public access points.

The South Branch  River from the Gap Bridge to the Fisher bridge is managed as Catch and Release for bass.  It is a 9 mile section of stream that is easiest to access by a canoe or small boat.  This section of river has a public access 4 1/2 mile take out just past the Valley View Golf Course.