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Brook trout: 2004 22.25 7.64 Shavers Fork of Cheat River: Gary M. Chapman Brown trout: 1968 32 16 South Branch: Paul Barker Golden rainbow trout: 1987 27.5 8.63 Stonecoal Lake: Gerald Estep Length Golden rainbow trout: 1998 26.4 9.31 Brushy Fork Lake: Danny Crider Weight Rainbow trout: 1993 31.7 11.74 Stonecoal Lake: John P. Arnett Tiger trout ...
The state of West Virginia has a wide variety of freshwater fish species in its rivers, lakes, and streams. 20% of these species are sportfish , and the remaining 80% are nongame species. [ 1 ]
West Virginia began stocking fish in state waterways in the 1880s and has been operating its own fish hatcheries since 1930. Today, the Wildlife Resources Section operates a network of seven trout hatcheries and two warmwater fish hatcheries. [6] Apple Grove Fish Hatchery (warm water) [7] Bowden Fish Hatchery (trout) Edray Fish Hatchery (trout)
Edwards Run and Pond are also stocked with trout February through March and in October. The stream on the WMA is a designated catch and release trout stream. A primitive camping area is in proximity to Edwards Pond and pit toilets and trash receptacles are provided. A nominal camping fee is charged by the WVDNR.
Wildlife Resources Section, WVDNR Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area is located on 11,772 acres (4,764 ha) in Mason County near Southside , West Virginia . [ 2 ] Second growth oak - hickory and mixed hardwoods forests cover much of the rolling and moderately steep slopes.
With the exception of a small portion of the New River in Virginia, the candy darter is found exclusively in West Virginia. During the early half of the 20th century, the West Virginia Department of Resources accidentally hatched a somewhat golden rainbow trout. This excitement in the state hatchery fueled the effort to produce the West ...
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has resumed its annual October through May trout stocking on select bodies of water around the Commonwealth. Here is a link to ...
Almost all of the WMA is covered in mixed oak and Virginia pine. Hunting is available for wild turkey, deer, squirrel, and ruffed grouse. Short Mountain WMA's southern boundary, located west of Rio, is formed in part by one-half mile (0.80 km) of the North River, which is periodically stocked with trout between February and May by the WVDNR ...