The 2026 season will open Saturday, April 11.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The park will be closed Wednesday, April 29th and Friday, May 1st for maintenance.
  • Kids Day at Guyses Run - May 2nd 9:00am - Noon.  Free fishing for all kids and their families beginning at 9:00am with a cookout at noon.  Each child may keep 1 trout, with the option for each family to purchase additional trout for $5/each up to 4 total per family.
  • Sunday, October 11 is the last day the park will be open.
  • Our annual Trick or Trout event will be held October 24.
Guyses Run, an old Eastern, Peabody Coal property in Colfax, WV,  has excellent fishing opportunities and unlimited recreational potential. There is no fishing license requirement for this fishing area.

Recent improvements include; new pavilion, restrooms, landscaping, fishing shelters, benches, picnic tables, an ADA picnic area, grill, steps between the two fishing ponds, and signage. Species of fish* include trout, hybrid blue gill, catfish, large mouth bass, and hybrid striped bass.​

* All fish are catch and release, except for the trout which can be taken at $5.00 per trout. Max of 4 trout per family.

Schedule and Admission

Wednesday - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Adult 13+ - $2.00
  • Youth 7-13 - Free
  • Child 0-6 - Free

Friday - 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Adult 13+ - $2.00
  • Youth 7-13 - $2.00
  • Child 0-6 - Free
Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Adult 13+ - $3.00
  • Youth 7-13 - $2.00
  • Child 0-6 - Free

Sunday - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Adult 13+ - $2.00
  • Youth 7-13 - $2.00
  • Child 0-6 - Free
Season Passes
  • Single - $50.00
  • Family - $125.00  (includes 2 adults living in the same household and their legal children living in the same household)
  • Season passes are available for purchase at the MCPARC office.

Pavilion

The pavilion at Guyses Run is available for reservation anytime the park is open. Three picnic tables provide seating for approximately 25 people.  To reserve the pavilion, please visit our reservation site mcparc.recdesk.com

Attached restrooms, grill, electric, parking, and water access included. Up to 10 individuals in your party will have access to fish, additional individuals can fish at the daily rate.  All fish are catch and release during your event or can be purchased at $5/trout.

Rental Price: $50.00

Private Event Reservation

Outside of normal operating hours, the fishing park is also available for private rental.

When: Saturdays 5:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: $50.00 per hour
Includes: Pavilion (see above), restrooms, trout pond fishing**, and picnic areas within the trout pond area. Reservations can be made at mcparc.recdesk.com

**ALL FISH (including trout) are catch and release during private rentals.

Map and Directions

Guyses Run Fishing Park is located off I-79 Exit 137 (Route 310 towards Grafton). Go approximately 2 miles and turn right on Colfax Road.  Follow this road for about 1 mile - park is on the right - 3 big ponds and gate).