The 2025 season will open Saturday, April 26.
  • Kids Day at Guyses Run - May 3rd 10:00am - Noon.  Free fishing for all kids and their families beginning at 10:00am 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 12 is the last day the park will be open.
  • Our annual Trick or Trout event will be held October 25.
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 - $35.00
  • Family (4) - $60.00
  • 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. To reserve the pavilion, please visit our reservation site mcparc.recdesk.com

Attached restrooms, grill, electric, parking, and water access included

Rental Price: $40.00

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 must be made by calling the MCPARC office during business hours.

**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).