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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 ...
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)
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources also stocks the lake with trout several times per year. The area surrounding the lake includes a primitive 33-site campground and access to the Cranberry Backcountry. The Cranberry River, a popular trout stream, can be accessed via a somewhat-steep two-mile (3 km) hike along Fisherman's Trail ...
Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area is located on 397 acres (1.6 km 2) [2] two miles (3 km) north of Capon Bridge on Cold Stream Road (County Route 15) near Cold Stream in Hampshire County, West Virginia. Edwards Run WMA is owned by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
Teter Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area is located about 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of Belington in Barbour County, West Virginia. It is located on 137 acres (55 ha) of sloping terrain along the shores of Teter Creek Lake. [2]
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 ]
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. Six primitive camping areas are distributed around the area. A nominal camping fee is charged by the WVDNR.
Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area, is located about 7 miles south of Franklin, West Virginia in Pendleton County. Thorn Creek WMA is located on 528 acres (214 ha) of steep terrain along hills above Thorn Creek. [2] The WMA is accessed from Thorn Creek Road about 4 miles off U.S. 219, south of Franklin.