FISHING  Boating and Water Safety
LANDOWNER – ANGLER RELATIONS
West Virginia anglers are indebted to local landowners throughout the
state. Without their consent and generosity, fishing would be restricted
to state and federal lands. The opportunity for continued use of private
property is largely dependent upon anglers’ attitudes and conduct.
Most stream closures are the result of disrespect for private property.
Do not leave fishing line, bait containers or other trash.
STREAM LITTER LAW
It is illegal to throw litter, a fish or animal carcass, or other unsightly
matter into a water body or on land within 100 yards of water, or in a
location where high water would wash the matter into a water body.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
See the West Virginia Fishing Regulations
booklet for:
• Reciprocal fishing agreement on Ohio River
• Fish consumption advisories
• Sport fish identification
Online
For more detailed information on individual access sites, go online to
www.mapwv.gov/huntfish/.
District 1
www.wvdnr.gov
District 1
Fishing Guide
A guide to public shing and boating
access sites, and trout-stocked waters
BOATING EDUCATION
REQUIREMENT
Anyone born after December 31, 1986, must successfully
complete an approved boating education course before
operating a motorboat. The course is available on the DNR
website at wvdnr.gov/lenforce/boating.shtm.
WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET
Personal flotation devices are not just for wearing in boats and
not just for those who can’t swim. Make sure the PFD is in good
condition and fits properly. Youth under 12 years old must
wear a PFD if they are on deck or in a canoe while the vessel is
moving. A boat cushion is not a wearable PFD.
WADING
There are several rules you should follow for safe wading.
• Wade with a fishing buddy.
• Wear your PFD.
• Find out whether the bottom is rocky or muddy.
• Shuffle your feet or probe with a stick along the bottom to
avoid holes.
• Study how swiftly the water is moving.
• Wear appropriate foot wear (considering water
temperature and bottom substrate).
PERSON IN WATER
Reach-Throw-Row-Go is a method of rescuing a person who is
in trouble in water.
If the person is close to you, REACH out with a long object such
as an oar or tree limb to pull the person into shore or the boat.
If you can’t reach the person, then THROW them a life-saving
device. If possible, it should be tied to the end of a line so you
can pull the person to you. An inflatable ball or foam cooler can
be used if the proper device is not available.
If there is nothing to throw, ROW a boat to the person in
trouble. The person should be pulled in over the stern, or
back, of the boat if possible to prevent the boat from tipping
over. If the boat has a motor, it must be shut off before you
get to the person in the water.
GO (swim) to the person ONLY as a last resort and only if you
have had life-saving training. People who are drowning often
panic and injure or drown someone trying to rescue them.
FISHING IN COLD WEATHER
Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition in which your
body loses heat faster than it can produce it. A common
misconception is that the air or water temperature must
be below freezing before you can become hypothermic.
Any water colder than 70 degrees can cause hypothermia.
Symptoms include uncontrollable shivering, fumbling
hands, slow speech, confusion and exhaustion. Emergency
treatment: get the victim out of the cold, give warm drinks,
keep the person awake, remove all wet clothing and get the
victim into dry clothes.
To stay warm, wear several layers of clothing. Air trapped
between the layers serves as insulation.
A wool hat prevents heat loss from your head. Fleece,
polypropylene or wool clothes will stay warm when wet.
Cotton clothes will not keep you warm when wet and should
not be worn on a canoe trip. Neoprene waders are good
cold-weather gear.
Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period
Q One .................................... 1st week of March
BW
One ......................................................... February
CR Varies .............................................................Varies
W
One ............................................................January M One each month ................February-May
One every two weeks ...........March-May
Two ......................................................... February MJ One each month ..................January-April
BA
One ............................................................January
One each week .......................... March-May Y One ...................................................................April
One ............................................................... March
X After April 1 or area is open to public F
Once/week ..... Columbus Day week & next week
I.D. Lake or Pond: County Acres
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
L1 Bear Rock: Ohio 16 Pier/Walkway Lot BW-Q: 3 miles east of I-70 Exit 10 on CR 41/6 off CR 41/3.
L2 Big Run: Marion 7 Pull off Y: 6 miles north of Mannington on CR 250/4 off U.S. 250.
L5 Castleman Run: Brooke/Ohio 22 Trail Lot BW: 4.5 miles south of Bethany on CR 32 off SR 67.
L9 Coopers Rock: Monongalia 6 Pier Lot BW-F: Coopers Rock State Forest at I-68 Exit 15.
L10 Curtisville: Marion 30 Pier Lot MJ: 6.5 miles west of Mannington on CR 7 off CR 1.
L13 Dog Run: Harrison 15 Lot M: 1 mile north of Salem on CR 50/1 off U. S. 50.
L14 Dunkard Fork: Marshall 49 Pier Lot M: 12 miles south of I-70 Exit 10 near Majorsville.
L16 Huey Run: Marion 8 Pull-off BA: 4.5 miles west of Mannington on CR 36 off CR 1.
L18 Middle Wheeling Creek: Ohio 30 Lot BW: 9 miles east of Wheeling on CR 39 off U.S. 40.
L19 Mill Creek: Barbour 8 Pier Lot M: 2 miles east of Belington on CR 15.
L20 Newburg: Preston 5 Pull-off M: 1 mile southeast of Newburg on CR 64 off SR 92.
L24 Teter Creek: Barbour 35 Dock/Trail Lot BW-F: 10 miles north of Belington on CR 9 off SR 92.
L25 Thomas Park: Tucker 8 Pier/Trail Lot M: under the U.S. 219 Bridge at Thomas.
L26 Tomlinson Run: Hancock 30 Pull-off MJ: Tomlinson Run State Park on CR 8 off SR 2.
L32 Westover Park: Monongalia 1.5 Pier Lot Q: Westover Park northeast of U.S. 19 at I-79 Exit 152.
FISHING  Float Trips TROUT STOCKING – Lakes and Ponds
ANGLERS ALERT
Spread of Unwanted Organisms
Moving live fish or other aquatic animals and plants
from one body of water to another can cause long-term
damage to the ecological stability of lakes and streams
and can threaten recreational fishing. Please take these
precautions to prevent problems.
• do not move fish from one body of water to another
• drain live wells thoroughly before leaving an
access area
• do not release live baitfish or aquarium fish into
West Virginia’s waters
• remove all visible plants and animals from your boat,
motor, trailer, nets and all fishing gear before leaving
an access area
Fishing and Boating Access Sites
Public boating and fishing access facilities shall be
used solely for the purpose of launching and retrieving
watercraft or fishing from the shore. No other use of the
access sites is allowed.
After launching, vehicles shall be parked in available
parking spaces.
Any law enforcement officer acting under proper
authority may prohibit an individual from launching a
watercraft from any public boating and fishing
access site.
The following are prohibited at fishing
and boating access sites:
• consumption of alcoholic beverages or possession of
an open container of alcoholic beverages
• swimming or bathing
• camping
• open fires
• trash disposal except where trash receptacles
are provided
• discharge of firearms, fireworks or explosives
• leaving unattended watercraft
• commercial use except as authorized by the DNR director
• parking of any vehicle or the mooring of any watercraft
in such a manner as to obstruct any avenue of ingress
or egress, except for the purpose of launching
CHEAT RIVER WATER TRAIL
From To Miles
Parsons Black Fork ........................ Holly Meadows Bridge .................3.1
Holly Meadows Bridge ................ St. George Bridge ...........................8.1
St. George Bridge .......................... Hannahsville Ford ..........................8.4
Hannahsville Ford ......................... Riverview Lounge ....................... 12.3
Riverview Lounge ......................... Rowlesburg City Park ....................3.3
BLACKWATER RIVER (Little Canaan WMA)
From To Miles
Camp 70 Foot Bridge ................... Pipeline ..............................................2.8
WEST FORK RIVER
From To Miles
Worthington City Park................. Monongah ........................................5.0
TYGART RIVER
From To Miles
Philippi Covered Bridge .............. Meriden Mine Ramp ......................3.0
Tygart Dam Tailwater ................... Camp Towles .................................... 7. 3
Check current river and lake levels on the stream flow information
(USGS) heading on the fishing home page of the DNR website.
Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period
Q One .................................... 1st week of March
BW
One ......................................................... February
CR Varies .............................................................Varies
W
One ............................................................January M One each month ................February-May
One every two weeks ...........March-May
Two ......................................................... February MJ One each month ..................January-April
BA
One ............................................................January
One each week .......................... March-May Y One ...................................................................April
One ............................................................... March
X After April 1 or area is open to public F
Once/week ..... Columbus Day week & next week
River or Stream: County
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
Big Sandy Creek: Preston
BW: from Bruceton Mills upstream to Clifton Mills along CR 8; also at CR 4/2 State Line Bridge near
the Pennsylvania state line.
Blackwater River: Tucker
W-F: from Davis upstream 4 miles along the Camp 70 Road; also a 3-mile section at the SR 32
bridge.
Blackwater River (C&R): Tucker
W-F: From CR 29/1 bridge in Blackwater Falls State Park downstream 3.5 miles to North Fork of
Blackwater River.
Buffalo Creek: Brooke
BW: from Bethany upstream 3 miles along SR 67 to the Pennsylvania state line; also 0.5 mile along
CR 32 at Bethany.
Clover Run: Tucker
M: from CR 21 bridge 1.5 miles south of St. George upstream 4 miles to CR 23 bridge at mouth of
Valley Fork.
Dry Fork: Tucker
BW: Upper: from Old Mill below Harman downstream to mouth of Red Creek; Middle: from CR 45
bridge at Jenningston downstream to Gladwin; Lower: from Elk Lick Run along CR 26 and 43/12 to
mouth of Red Run.
Horseshoe Run: Tucker BW: from the mouth of Mikes Run upstream 6.2 miles along CR 7 to Shafer.
Kings Creek: Hancock M: from the Pennsylvania state line downstream 4.5 miles along CR 11.
Middle Wheeling Creek (C&R): Ohio CR: from the mouth of Gillespie Run downstream 1 mile along CR 39/6.
North Fork of Fishing Creek: Wetzel M: from Pine Grove upstream 1 mile along CR 15.
Paw Paw Creek: Marion BW: from Rivesville upstream 8 miles to Basnettville along CR 17.
Red Creek: Tucker BW: From Lanesville downstream 2.5 miles along CR 45.
Rhine Creek: Preston
M: from northeast corner of Cathedral State Park downstream 2.2 miles to the rock quarry along
CR 53/4.
South Fork of Fishing Creek: Wetzel M: from Hastings upstream 4 miles to Jacksonburg along SR 20.
Tomlinson Run: Hancock
M: from 1 mile above the Ohio River at the lower Tomlinson Run State Park boundary upstream
through the park and above the lake to the upper park boundary.
River or Stream: County
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
Tygart Lake (Tailwaters) Tygart Valley River:
Taylor
M-F: below Tygart Dam in Grafton City Park.
Wheeling Creek: Marshall and Ohio
BW: Lower – from Wheeling Hospital upstream to I-470;
Middle – from Ohio County line upstream along CR 5 to 1 mile below Burches Run Lake;
Upper – from Pennsylvania line 3 miles downstream along CR 15 and 15/1 to mouth of Wolf Run.
Whiteday Creek: Marion and Monongalia
BW: Lower – from 0.5 mile above CR 73 bridge upstream for 2 miles along CR 73/1;
Upper – from CR 79/12 bridge upstream 1 mile to 0.25 mile below the CR 33/7 bridge.
TROUT STOCKING  Rivers and Streams
Shavers Fork River
Teter Creek Lake
FINDING YOUR WAY IN WEST VIRGINIA
The following maps and guide contain valuable information
for locating access sites and describing river reaches.
• West Virginia Atlas and Gazetteer
• West Virginia Dept. of Highways County Maps
• A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to West Virginia
• Corps of Engineers Navigation Charts for the
Monongahela and Ohio rivers are available online at:
www.lrp.usace.army.mil/nav/nav_Charts.htm
Wildlife Resources Section – District 1
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 99
• Farmington, WV 26571
304.825.6787 • fax: 304.825.6270
www.wvdnr.gov
Money used to buy and develop stream and lake access sites comes from
the sale of hunting and shing licenses, including the conservation stamp.
Federal funds used for these projects come from taxes paid by anglers when
they buy shing equipment or gasoline for their boats in compliance with
the Sport Fish Restoration Act.
It is the policy of the Division of Natural Resources to provide its facilities, services, programs, and
employment opportunities to all persons without regard to sex, race, age, religion, national origin
or ancestry, disability, or other protected group status. 10M 7/14
Explore West Virginia’s
Public Fishing Areas Online
Scan the QR code to access DNR’s database
of public fishing areas throughout the state.
BUYING A LICENSE
Call 304-558-2758, visit a local license
agent, or go online at www.wvfish.com.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Report Stream Pollution or Fish Kills 800- 642-3074
Trout Stocking Hotline 304-558-3399
Eagle and Osprey Sightings 304-637-0245
REPORTING BOATING, FISHING,
AND HUNTING VIOLATIONS
In Progress – dial 911
Not in Progress – call DNR District Law Enforcement
Office during normal operating hours.
1. Observe and write down all of the information
concerning the violation.
2. Don’t confront violator.
3. Contact a local DNR Natural Resources Police Officer
or report the violation online at www.wvdnr.gov/
LEnforce/Poachers.shtm as soon as possible.
Get involved in protecting your sport; be willing to testify
in court.
FISHING  Boating and Water Safety
LANDOWNER – ANGLER RELATIONS
West Virginia anglers are indebted to local landowners throughout the
state. Without their consent and generosity, fishing would be restricted
to state and federal lands. The opportunity for continued use of private
property is largely dependent upon anglers’ attitudes and conduct.
Most stream closures are the result of disrespect for private property.
Do not leave fishing line, bait containers or other trash.
STREAM LITTER LAW
It is illegal to throw litter, a fish or animal carcass, or other unsightly
matter into a water body or on land within 100 yards of water, or in a
location where high water would wash the matter into a water body.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
See the West Virginia Fishing Regulations
booklet for:
• Reciprocal fishing agreement on Ohio River
• Fish consumption advisories
• Sport fish identification
Online
For more detailed information on individual access sites, go online to
www.mapwv.gov/huntfish/.
District 1
www.wvdnr.gov
District 1
Fishing Guide
A guide to public shing and boating
access sites, and trout-stocked waters
BOATING EDUCATION
REQUIREMENT
Anyone born after December 31, 1986, must successfully
complete an approved boating education course before
operating a motorboat. The course is available on the DNR
website at wvdnr.gov/lenforce/boating.shtm.
WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET
Personal flotation devices are not just for wearing in boats and
not just for those who can’t swim. Make sure the PFD is in good
condition and fits properly. Youth under 12 years old must
wear a PFD if they are on deck or in a canoe while the vessel is
moving. A boat cushion is not a wearable PFD.
WADING
There are several rules you should follow for safe wading.
• Wade with a fishing buddy.
• Wear your PFD.
• Find out whether the bottom is rocky or muddy.
• Shuffle your feet or probe with a stick along the bottom to
avoid holes.
• Study how swiftly the water is moving.
• Wear appropriate foot wear (considering water
temperature and bottom substrate).
PERSON IN WATER
Reach-Throw-Row-Go is a method of rescuing a person who is
in trouble in water.
If the person is close to you, REACH out with a long object such
as an oar or tree limb to pull the person into shore or the boat.
If you can’t reach the person, then THROW them a life-saving
device. If possible, it should be tied to the end of a line so you
can pull the person to you. An inflatable ball or foam cooler can
be used if the proper device is not available.
If there is nothing to throw, ROW a boat to the person in
trouble. The person should be pulled in over the stern, or
back, of the boat if possible to prevent the boat from tipping
over. If the boat has a motor, it must be shut off before you
get to the person in the water.
GO (swim) to the person ONLY as a last resort and only if you
have had life-saving training. People who are drowning often
panic and injure or drown someone trying to rescue them.
FISHING IN COLD WEATHER
Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition in which your
body loses heat faster than it can produce it. A common
misconception is that the air or water temperature must
be below freezing before you can become hypothermic.
Any water colder than 70 degrees can cause hypothermia.
Symptoms include uncontrollable shivering, fumbling
hands, slow speech, confusion and exhaustion. Emergency
treatment: get the victim out of the cold, give warm drinks,
keep the person awake, remove all wet clothing and get the
victim into dry clothes.
To stay warm, wear several layers of clothing. Air trapped
between the layers serves as insulation.
A wool hat prevents heat loss from your head. Fleece,
polypropylene or wool clothes will stay warm when wet.
Cotton clothes will not keep you warm when wet and should
not be worn on a canoe trip. Neoprene waders are good
cold-weather gear.
Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period
Q One .................................... 1st week of March
BW
One ......................................................... February
CR Varies .............................................................Varies
W
One ............................................................January M One each month ................February-May
One every two weeks ...........March-May
Two ......................................................... February MJ One each month ..................January-April
BA
One ............................................................January
One each week .......................... March-May Y One ...................................................................April
One ............................................................... March
X After April 1 or area is open to public F
Once/week ..... Columbus Day week & next week
I.D. Lake or Pond: County Acres
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
L1 Bear Rock: Ohio 16 Pier/Walkway Lot BW-Q: 3 miles east of I-70 Exit 10 on CR 41/6 off CR 41/3.
L2 Big Run: Marion 7 Pull off Y: 6 miles north of Mannington on CR 250/4 off U.S. 250.
L5 Castleman Run: Brooke/Ohio 22 Trail Lot BW: 4.5 miles south of Bethany on CR 32 off SR 67.
L9 Coopers Rock: Monongalia 6 Pier Lot BW-F: Coopers Rock State Forest at I-68 Exit 15.
L10 Curtisville: Marion 30 Pier Lot MJ: 6.5 miles west of Mannington on CR 7 off CR 1.
L13 Dog Run: Harrison 15 Lot M: 1 mile north of Salem on CR 50/1 off U. S. 50.
L14 Dunkard Fork: Marshall 49 Pier Lot M: 12 miles south of I-70 Exit 10 near Majorsville.
L16 Huey Run: Marion 8 Pull-off BA: 4.5 miles west of Mannington on CR 36 off CR 1.
L18 Middle Wheeling Creek: Ohio 30 Lot BW: 9 miles east of Wheeling on CR 39 off U.S. 40.
L19 Mill Creek: Barbour 8 Pier Lot M: 2 miles east of Belington on CR 15.
L20 Newburg: Preston 5 Pull-off M: 1 mile southeast of Newburg on CR 64 off SR 92.
L24 Teter Creek: Barbour 35 Dock/Trail Lot BW-F: 10 miles north of Belington on CR 9 off SR 92.
L25 Thomas Park: Tucker 8 Pier/Trail Lot M: under the U.S. 219 Bridge at Thomas.
L26 Tomlinson Run: Hancock 30 Pull-off MJ: Tomlinson Run State Park on CR 8 off SR 2.
L32 Westover Park: Monongalia 1.5 Pier Lot Q: Westover Park northeast of U.S. 19 at I-79 Exit 152.
FISHING  Float Trips TROUT STOCKING – Lakes and Ponds
ANGLERS ALERT
Spread of Unwanted Organisms
Moving live fish or other aquatic animals and plants
from one body of water to another can cause long-term
damage to the ecological stability of lakes and streams
and can threaten recreational fishing. Please take these
precautions to prevent problems.
• do not move fish from one body of water to another
• drain live wells thoroughly before leaving an
access area
• do not release live baitfish or aquarium fish into
West Virginia’s waters
• remove all visible plants and animals from your boat,
motor, trailer, nets and all fishing gear before leaving
an access area
Fishing and Boating Access Sites
Public boating and fishing access facilities shall be
used solely for the purpose of launching and retrieving
watercraft or fishing from the shore. No other use of the
access sites is allowed.
After launching, vehicles shall be parked in available
parking spaces.
Any law enforcement officer acting under proper
authority may prohibit an individual from launching a
watercraft from any public boating and fishing
access site.
The following are prohibited at fishing
and boating access sites:
• consumption of alcoholic beverages or possession of
an open container of alcoholic beverages
• swimming or bathing
• camping
• open fires
• trash disposal except where trash receptacles
are provided
• discharge of firearms, fireworks or explosives
• leaving unattended watercraft
• commercial use except as authorized by the DNR director
• parking of any vehicle or the mooring of any watercraft
in such a manner as to obstruct any avenue of ingress
or egress, except for the purpose of launching
CHEAT RIVER WATER TRAIL
From To Miles
Parsons Black Fork ........................ Holly Meadows Bridge .................3.1
Holly Meadows Bridge ................ St. George Bridge ...........................8.1
St. George Bridge .......................... Hannahsville Ford ..........................8.4
Hannahsville Ford ......................... Riverview Lounge ....................... 12.3
Riverview Lounge ......................... Rowlesburg City Park ....................3.3
BLACKWATER RIVER (Little Canaan WMA)
From To Miles
Camp 70 Foot Bridge ................... Pipeline ..............................................2.8
WEST FORK RIVER
From To Miles
Worthington City Park................. Monongah ........................................5.0
TYGART RIVER
From To Miles
Philippi Covered Bridge .............. Meriden Mine Ramp ......................3.0
Tygart Dam Tailwater ................... Camp Towles .................................... 7. 3
Check current river and lake levels on the stream flow information
(USGS) heading on the fishing home page of the DNR website.
Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period
Q One .................................... 1st week of March
BW
One ......................................................... February
CR Varies .............................................................Varies
W
One ............................................................January M One each month ................February-May
One every two weeks ...........March-May
Two ......................................................... February MJ One each month ..................January-April
BA
One ............................................................January
One each week .......................... March-May Y One ...................................................................April
One ............................................................... March
X After April 1 or area is open to public F
Once/week ..... Columbus Day week & next week
River or Stream: County
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
Big Sandy Creek: Preston
BW: from Bruceton Mills upstream to Clifton Mills along CR 8; also at CR 4/2 State Line Bridge near
the Pennsylvania state line.
Blackwater River: Tucker
W-F: from Davis upstream 4 miles along the Camp 70 Road; also a 3-mile section at the SR 32
bridge.
Blackwater River (C&R): Tucker
W-F: From CR 29/1 bridge in Blackwater Falls State Park downstream 3.5 miles to North Fork of
Blackwater River.
Buffalo Creek: Brooke
BW: from Bethany upstream 3 miles along SR 67 to the Pennsylvania state line; also 0.5 mile along
CR 32 at Bethany.
Clover Run: Tucker
M: from CR 21 bridge 1.5 miles south of St. George upstream 4 miles to CR 23 bridge at mouth of
Valley Fork.
Dry Fork: Tucker
BW: Upper: from Old Mill below Harman downstream to mouth of Red Creek; Middle: from CR 45
bridge at Jenningston downstream to Gladwin; Lower: from Elk Lick Run along CR 26 and 43/12 to
mouth of Red Run.
Horseshoe Run: Tucker BW: from the mouth of Mikes Run upstream 6.2 miles along CR 7 to Shafer.
Kings Creek: Hancock M: from the Pennsylvania state line downstream 4.5 miles along CR 11.
Middle Wheeling Creek (C&R): Ohio CR: from the mouth of Gillespie Run downstream 1 mile along CR 39/6.
North Fork of Fishing Creek: Wetzel M: from Pine Grove upstream 1 mile along CR 15.
Paw Paw Creek: Marion BW: from Rivesville upstream 8 miles to Basnettville along CR 17.
Red Creek: Tucker BW: From Lanesville downstream 2.5 miles along CR 45.
Rhine Creek: Preston
M: from northeast corner of Cathedral State Park downstream 2.2 miles to the rock quarry along
CR 53/4.
South Fork of Fishing Creek: Wetzel M: from Hastings upstream 4 miles to Jacksonburg along SR 20.
Tomlinson Run: Hancock
M: from 1 mile above the Ohio River at the lower Tomlinson Run State Park boundary upstream
through the park and above the lake to the upper park boundary.
River or Stream: County
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
Tygart Lake (Tailwaters) Tygart Valley River:
Taylor
M-F: below Tygart Dam in Grafton City Park.
Wheeling Creek: Marshall and Ohio
BW: Lower – from Wheeling Hospital upstream to I-470;
Middle – from Ohio County line upstream along CR 5 to 1 mile below Burches Run Lake;
Upper – from Pennsylvania line 3 miles downstream along CR 15 and 15/1 to mouth of Wolf Run.
Whiteday Creek: Marion and Monongalia
BW: Lower – from 0.5 mile above CR 73 bridge upstream for 2 miles along CR 73/1;
Upper – from CR 79/12 bridge upstream 1 mile to 0.25 mile below the CR 33/7 bridge.
TROUT STOCKING  Rivers and Streams
Shavers Fork River
Teter Creek Lake
FINDING YOUR WAY IN WEST VIRGINIA
The following maps and guide contain valuable information
for locating access sites and describing river reaches.
• West Virginia Atlas and Gazetteer
• West Virginia Dept. of Highways County Maps
• A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to West Virginia
• Corps of Engineers Navigation Charts for the
Monongahela and Ohio rivers are available online at:
www.lrp.usace.army.mil/nav/nav_Charts.htm
Wildlife Resources Section – District 1
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 99
• Farmington, WV 26571
304.825.6787 • fax: 304.825.6270
www.wvdnr.gov
Money used to buy and develop stream and lake access sites comes from
the sale of hunting and shing licenses, including the conservation stamp.
Federal funds used for these projects come from taxes paid by anglers when
they buy shing equipment or gasoline for their boats in compliance with
the Sport Fish Restoration Act.
It is the policy of the Division of Natural Resources to provide its facilities, services, programs, and
employment opportunities to all persons without regard to sex, race, age, religion, national origin
or ancestry, disability, or other protected group status. 10M 7/14
Explore West Virginia’s
Public Fishing Areas Online
Scan the QR code to access DNR’s database
of public fishing areas throughout the state.
BUYING A LICENSE
Call 304-558-2758, visit a local license
agent, or go online at www.wvfish.com.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Report Stream Pollution or Fish Kills 800- 642-3074
Trout Stocking Hotline 304-558-3399
Eagle and Osprey Sightings 304-637-0245
REPORTING BOATING, FISHING,
AND HUNTING VIOLATIONS
In Progress – dial 911
Not in Progress – call DNR District Law Enforcement
Office during normal operating hours.
1. Observe and write down all of the information
concerning the violation.
2. Don’t confront violator.
3. Contact a local DNR Natural Resources Police Officer
or report the violation online at www.wvdnr.gov/
LEnforce/Poachers.shtm as soon as possible.
Get involved in protecting your sport; be willing to testify
in court.
FISHING  Boating and Water Safety
LANDOWNER – ANGLER RELATIONS
West Virginia anglers are indebted to local landowners throughout the
state. Without their consent and generosity, fishing would be restricted
to state and federal lands. The opportunity for continued use of private
property is largely dependent upon anglers’ attitudes and conduct.
Most stream closures are the result of disrespect for private property.
Do not leave fishing line, bait containers or other trash.
STREAM LITTER LAW
It is illegal to throw litter, a fish or animal carcass, or other unsightly
matter into a water body or on land within 100 yards of water, or in a
location where high water would wash the matter into a water body.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
See the West Virginia Fishing Regulations
booklet for:
• Reciprocal fishing agreement on Ohio River
• Fish consumption advisories
• Sport fish identification
Online
For more detailed information on individual access sites, go online to
www.mapwv.gov/huntfish/.
District 1
www.wvdnr.gov
District 1
Fishing Guide
A guide to public shing and boating
access sites, and trout-stocked waters
BOATING EDUCATION
REQUIREMENT
Anyone born after December 31, 1986, must successfully
complete an approved boating education course before
operating a motorboat. The course is available on the DNR
website at wvdnr.gov/lenforce/boating.shtm.
WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET
Personal flotation devices are not just for wearing in boats and
not just for those who can’t swim. Make sure the PFD is in good
condition and fits properly. Youth under 12 years old must
wear a PFD if they are on deck or in a canoe while the vessel is
moving. A boat cushion is not a wearable PFD.
WADING
There are several rules you should follow for safe wading.
• Wade with a fishing buddy.
• Wear your PFD.
• Find out whether the bottom is rocky or muddy.
• Shuffle your feet or probe with a stick along the bottom to
avoid holes.
• Study how swiftly the water is moving.
• Wear appropriate foot wear (considering water
temperature and bottom substrate).
PERSON IN WATER
Reach-Throw-Row-Go is a method of rescuing a person who is
in trouble in water.
If the person is close to you, REACH out with a long object such
as an oar or tree limb to pull the person into shore or the boat.
If you can’t reach the person, then THROW them a life-saving
device. If possible, it should be tied to the end of a line so you
can pull the person to you. An inflatable ball or foam cooler can
be used if the proper device is not available.
If there is nothing to throw, ROW a boat to the person in
trouble. The person should be pulled in over the stern, or
back, of the boat if possible to prevent the boat from tipping
over. If the boat has a motor, it must be shut off before you
get to the person in the water.
GO (swim) to the person ONLY as a last resort and only if you
have had life-saving training. People who are drowning often
panic and injure or drown someone trying to rescue them.
FISHING IN COLD WEATHER
Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition in which your
body loses heat faster than it can produce it. A common
misconception is that the air or water temperature must
be below freezing before you can become hypothermic.
Any water colder than 70 degrees can cause hypothermia.
Symptoms include uncontrollable shivering, fumbling
hands, slow speech, confusion and exhaustion. Emergency
treatment: get the victim out of the cold, give warm drinks,
keep the person awake, remove all wet clothing and get the
victim into dry clothes.
To stay warm, wear several layers of clothing. Air trapped
between the layers serves as insulation.
A wool hat prevents heat loss from your head. Fleece,
polypropylene or wool clothes will stay warm when wet.
Cotton clothes will not keep you warm when wet and should
not be worn on a canoe trip. Neoprene waders are good
cold-weather gear.
Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period
Q One .................................... 1st week of March
BW
One ......................................................... February
CR Varies .............................................................Varies
W
One ............................................................January M One each month ................February-May
One every two weeks ...........March-May
Two ......................................................... February MJ One each month ..................January-April
BA
One ............................................................January
One each week .......................... March-May Y One ...................................................................April
One ............................................................... March
X After April 1 or area is open to public F
Once/week ..... Columbus Day week & next week
I.D. Lake or Pond: County Acres
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
L1 Bear Rock: Ohio 16 Pier/Walkway Lot BW-Q: 3 miles east of I-70 Exit 10 on CR 41/6 off CR 41/3.
L2 Big Run: Marion 7 Pull off Y: 6 miles north of Mannington on CR 250/4 off U.S. 250.
L5 Castleman Run: Brooke/Ohio 22 Trail Lot BW: 4.5 miles south of Bethany on CR 32 off SR 67.
L9 Coopers Rock: Monongalia 6 Pier Lot BW-F: Coopers Rock State Forest at I-68 Exit 15.
L10 Curtisville: Marion 30 Pier Lot MJ: 6.5 miles west of Mannington on CR 7 off CR 1.
L13 Dog Run: Harrison 15 Lot M: 1 mile north of Salem on CR 50/1 off U. S. 50.
L14 Dunkard Fork: Marshall 49 Pier Lot M: 12 miles south of I-70 Exit 10 near Majorsville.
L16 Huey Run: Marion 8 Pull-off BA: 4.5 miles west of Mannington on CR 36 off CR 1.
L18 Middle Wheeling Creek: Ohio 30 Lot BW: 9 miles east of Wheeling on CR 39 off U.S. 40.
L19 Mill Creek: Barbour 8 Pier Lot M: 2 miles east of Belington on CR 15.
L20 Newburg: Preston 5 Pull-off M: 1 mile southeast of Newburg on CR 64 off SR 92.
L24 Teter Creek: Barbour 35 Dock/Trail Lot BW-F: 10 miles north of Belington on CR 9 off SR 92.
L25 Thomas Park: Tucker 8 Pier/Trail Lot M: under the U.S. 219 Bridge at Thomas.
L26 Tomlinson Run: Hancock 30 Pull-off MJ: Tomlinson Run State Park on CR 8 off SR 2.
L32 Westover Park: Monongalia 1.5 Pier Lot Q: Westover Park northeast of U.S. 19 at I-79 Exit 152.
FISHING  Float Trips TROUT STOCKING – Lakes and Ponds
ANGLERS ALERT
Spread of Unwanted Organisms
Moving live fish or other aquatic animals and plants
from one body of water to another can cause long-term
damage to the ecological stability of lakes and streams
and can threaten recreational fishing. Please take these
precautions to prevent problems.
• do not move fish from one body of water to another
• drain live wells thoroughly before leaving an
access area
• do not release live baitfish or aquarium fish into
West Virginia’s waters
• remove all visible plants and animals from your boat,
motor, trailer, nets and all fishing gear before leaving
an access area
Fishing and Boating Access Sites
Public boating and fishing access facilities shall be
used solely for the purpose of launching and retrieving
watercraft or fishing from the shore. No other use of the
access sites is allowed.
After launching, vehicles shall be parked in available
parking spaces.
Any law enforcement officer acting under proper
authority may prohibit an individual from launching a
watercraft from any public boating and fishing
access site.
The following are prohibited at fishing
and boating access sites:
• consumption of alcoholic beverages or possession of
an open container of alcoholic beverages
• swimming or bathing
• camping
• open fires
• trash disposal except where trash receptacles
are provided
• discharge of firearms, fireworks or explosives
• leaving unattended watercraft
• commercial use except as authorized by the DNR director
• parking of any vehicle or the mooring of any watercraft
in such a manner as to obstruct any avenue of ingress
or egress, except for the purpose of launching
CHEAT RIVER WATER TRAIL
From To Miles
Parsons Black Fork ........................ Holly Meadows Bridge .................3.1
Holly Meadows Bridge ................ St. George Bridge ...........................8.1
St. George Bridge .......................... Hannahsville Ford ..........................8.4
Hannahsville Ford ......................... Riverview Lounge ....................... 12.3
Riverview Lounge ......................... Rowlesburg City Park ....................3.3
BLACKWATER RIVER (Little Canaan WMA)
From To Miles
Camp 70 Foot Bridge ................... Pipeline ..............................................2.8
WEST FORK RIVER
From To Miles
Worthington City Park................. Monongah ........................................5.0
TYGART RIVER
From To Miles
Philippi Covered Bridge .............. Meriden Mine Ramp ......................3.0
Tygart Dam Tailwater ................... Camp Towles .................................... 7. 3
Check current river and lake levels on the stream flow information
(USGS) heading on the fishing home page of the DNR website.
Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period
Q One .................................... 1st week of March
BW
One ......................................................... February
CR Varies .............................................................Varies
W
One ............................................................January M One each month ................February-May
One every two weeks ...........March-May
Two ......................................................... February MJ One each month ..................January-April
BA
One ............................................................January
One each week .......................... March-May Y One ...................................................................April
One ............................................................... March
X After April 1 or area is open to public F
Once/week ..... Columbus Day week & next week
River or Stream: County
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
Big Sandy Creek: Preston
BW: from Bruceton Mills upstream to Clifton Mills along CR 8; also at CR 4/2 State Line Bridge near
the Pennsylvania state line.
Blackwater River: Tucker
W-F: from Davis upstream 4 miles along the Camp 70 Road; also a 3-mile section at the SR 32
bridge.
Blackwater River (C&R): Tucker
W-F: From CR 29/1 bridge in Blackwater Falls State Park downstream 3.5 miles to North Fork of
Blackwater River.
Buffalo Creek: Brooke
BW: from Bethany upstream 3 miles along SR 67 to the Pennsylvania state line; also 0.5 mile along
CR 32 at Bethany.
Clover Run: Tucker
M: from CR 21 bridge 1.5 miles south of St. George upstream 4 miles to CR 23 bridge at mouth of
Valley Fork.
Dry Fork: Tucker
BW: Upper: from Old Mill below Harman downstream to mouth of Red Creek; Middle: from CR 45
bridge at Jenningston downstream to Gladwin; Lower: from Elk Lick Run along CR 26 and 43/12 to
mouth of Red Run.
Horseshoe Run: Tucker BW: from the mouth of Mikes Run upstream 6.2 miles along CR 7 to Shafer.
Kings Creek: Hancock M: from the Pennsylvania state line downstream 4.5 miles along CR 11.
Middle Wheeling Creek (C&R): Ohio CR: from the mouth of Gillespie Run downstream 1 mile along CR 39/6.
North Fork of Fishing Creek: Wetzel M: from Pine Grove upstream 1 mile along CR 15.
Paw Paw Creek: Marion BW: from Rivesville upstream 8 miles to Basnettville along CR 17.
Red Creek: Tucker BW: From Lanesville downstream 2.5 miles along CR 45.
Rhine Creek: Preston
M: from northeast corner of Cathedral State Park downstream 2.2 miles to the rock quarry along
CR 53/4.
South Fork of Fishing Creek: Wetzel M: from Hastings upstream 4 miles to Jacksonburg along SR 20.
Tomlinson Run: Hancock
M: from 1 mile above the Ohio River at the lower Tomlinson Run State Park boundary upstream
through the park and above the lake to the upper park boundary.
River or Stream: County
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
Tygart Lake (Tailwaters) Tygart Valley River:
Taylor
M-F: below Tygart Dam in Grafton City Park.
Wheeling Creek: Marshall and Ohio
BW: Lower – from Wheeling Hospital upstream to I-470;
Middle – from Ohio County line upstream along CR 5 to 1 mile below Burches Run Lake;
Upper – from Pennsylvania line 3 miles downstream along CR 15 and 15/1 to mouth of Wolf Run.
Whiteday Creek: Marion and Monongalia
BW: Lower – from 0.5 mile above CR 73 bridge upstream for 2 miles along CR 73/1;
Upper – from CR 79/12 bridge upstream 1 mile to 0.25 mile below the CR 33/7 bridge.
TROUT STOCKING  Rivers and Streams
Shavers Fork River
Teter Creek Lake
FINDING YOUR WAY IN WEST VIRGINIA
The following maps and guide contain valuable information
for locating access sites and describing river reaches.
• West Virginia Atlas and Gazetteer
• West Virginia Dept. of Highways County Maps
• A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to West Virginia
• Corps of Engineers Navigation Charts for the
Monongahela and Ohio rivers are available online at:
www.lrp.usace.army.mil/nav/nav_Charts.htm
Wildlife Resources Section – District 1
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 99
• Farmington, WV 26571
304.825.6787 • fax: 304.825.6270
www.wvdnr.gov
Money used to buy and develop stream and lake access sites comes from
the sale of hunting and shing licenses, including the conservation stamp.
Federal funds used for these projects come from taxes paid by anglers when
they buy shing equipment or gasoline for their boats in compliance with
the Sport Fish Restoration Act.
It is the policy of the Division of Natural Resources to provide its facilities, services, programs, and
employment opportunities to all persons without regard to sex, race, age, religion, national origin
or ancestry, disability, or other protected group status. 10M 7/14
Explore West Virginia’s
Public Fishing Areas Online
Scan the QR code to access DNR’s database
of public fishing areas throughout the state.
BUYING A LICENSE
Call 304-558-2758, visit a local license
agent, or go online at www.wvfish.com.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Report Stream Pollution or Fish Kills 800- 642-3074
Trout Stocking Hotline 304-558-3399
Eagle and Osprey Sightings 304-637-0245
REPORTING BOATING, FISHING,
AND HUNTING VIOLATIONS
In Progress – dial 911
Not in Progress – call DNR District Law Enforcement
Office during normal operating hours.
1. Observe and write down all of the information
concerning the violation.
2. Don’t confront violator.
3. Contact a local DNR Natural Resources Police Officer
or report the violation online at www.wvdnr.gov/
LEnforce/Poachers.shtm as soon as possible.
Get involved in protecting your sport; be willing to testify
in court.
FISHING  Boating and Water Safety
LANDOWNER – ANGLER RELATIONS
West Virginia anglers are indebted to local landowners throughout the
state. Without their consent and generosity, fishing would be restricted
to state and federal lands. The opportunity for continued use of private
property is largely dependent upon anglers’ attitudes and conduct.
Most stream closures are the result of disrespect for private property.
Do not leave fishing line, bait containers or other trash.
STREAM LITTER LAW
It is illegal to throw litter, a fish or animal carcass, or other unsightly
matter into a water body or on land within 100 yards of water, or in a
location where high water would wash the matter into a water body.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
See the West Virginia Fishing Regulations
booklet for:
• Reciprocal fishing agreement on Ohio River
• Fish consumption advisories
• Sport fish identification
Online
For more detailed information on individual access sites, go online to
www.mapwv.gov/huntfish/.
District 1
www.wvdnr.gov
District 1
Fishing Guide
A guide to public shing and boating
access sites, and trout-stocked waters
BOATING EDUCATION
REQUIREMENT
Anyone born after December 31, 1986, must successfully
complete an approved boating education course before
operating a motorboat. The course is available on the DNR
website at wvdnr.gov/lenforce/boating.shtm.
WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET
Personal flotation devices are not just for wearing in boats and
not just for those who can’t swim. Make sure the PFD is in good
condition and fits properly. Youth under 12 years old must
wear a PFD if they are on deck or in a canoe while the vessel is
moving. A boat cushion is not a wearable PFD.
WADING
There are several rules you should follow for safe wading.
• Wade with a fishing buddy.
• Wear your PFD.
• Find out whether the bottom is rocky or muddy.
• Shuffle your feet or probe with a stick along the bottom to
avoid holes.
• Study how swiftly the water is moving.
• Wear appropriate foot wear (considering water
temperature and bottom substrate).
PERSON IN WATER
Reach-Throw-Row-Go is a method of rescuing a person who is
in trouble in water.
If the person is close to you, REACH out with a long object such
as an oar or tree limb to pull the person into shore or the boat.
If you can’t reach the person, then THROW them a life-saving
device. If possible, it should be tied to the end of a line so you
can pull the person to you. An inflatable ball or foam cooler can
be used if the proper device is not available.
If there is nothing to throw, ROW a boat to the person in
trouble. The person should be pulled in over the stern, or
back, of the boat if possible to prevent the boat from tipping
over. If the boat has a motor, it must be shut off before you
get to the person in the water.
GO (swim) to the person ONLY as a last resort and only if you
have had life-saving training. People who are drowning often
panic and injure or drown someone trying to rescue them.
FISHING IN COLD WEATHER
Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition in which your
body loses heat faster than it can produce it. A common
misconception is that the air or water temperature must
be below freezing before you can become hypothermic.
Any water colder than 70 degrees can cause hypothermia.
Symptoms include uncontrollable shivering, fumbling
hands, slow speech, confusion and exhaustion. Emergency
treatment: get the victim out of the cold, give warm drinks,
keep the person awake, remove all wet clothing and get the
victim into dry clothes.
To stay warm, wear several layers of clothing. Air trapped
between the layers serves as insulation.
A wool hat prevents heat loss from your head. Fleece,
polypropylene or wool clothes will stay warm when wet.
Cotton clothes will not keep you warm when wet and should
not be worn on a canoe trip. Neoprene waders are good
cold-weather gear.
Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period
Q One .................................... 1st week of March
BW
One ......................................................... February
CR Varies .............................................................Varies
W
One ............................................................January M One each month ................February-May
One every two weeks ...........March-May
Two ......................................................... February MJ One each month ..................January-April
BA
One ............................................................January
One each week .......................... March-May Y One ...................................................................April
One ............................................................... March
X After April 1 or area is open to public F
Once/week ..... Columbus Day week & next week
I.D. Lake or Pond: County Acres
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
L1 Bear Rock: Ohio 16 Pier/Walkway Lot BW-Q: 3 miles east of I-70 Exit 10 on CR 41/6 off CR 41/3.
L2 Big Run: Marion 7 Pull off Y: 6 miles north of Mannington on CR 250/4 off U.S. 250.
L5 Castleman Run: Brooke/Ohio 22 Trail Lot BW: 4.5 miles south of Bethany on CR 32 off SR 67.
L9 Coopers Rock: Monongalia 6 Pier Lot BW-F: Coopers Rock State Forest at I-68 Exit 15.
L10 Curtisville: Marion 30 Pier Lot MJ: 6.5 miles west of Mannington on CR 7 off CR 1.
L13 Dog Run: Harrison 15 Lot M: 1 mile north of Salem on CR 50/1 off U. S. 50.
L14 Dunkard Fork: Marshall 49 Pier Lot M: 12 miles south of I-70 Exit 10 near Majorsville.
L16 Huey Run: Marion 8 Pull-off BA: 4.5 miles west of Mannington on CR 36 off CR 1.
L18 Middle Wheeling Creek: Ohio 30 Lot BW: 9 miles east of Wheeling on CR 39 off U.S. 40.
L19 Mill Creek: Barbour 8 Pier Lot M: 2 miles east of Belington on CR 15.
L20 Newburg: Preston 5 Pull-off M: 1 mile southeast of Newburg on CR 64 off SR 92.
L24 Teter Creek: Barbour 35 Dock/Trail Lot BW-F: 10 miles north of Belington on CR 9 off SR 92.
L25 Thomas Park: Tucker 8 Pier/Trail Lot M: under the U.S. 219 Bridge at Thomas.
L26 Tomlinson Run: Hancock 30 Pull-off MJ: Tomlinson Run State Park on CR 8 off SR 2.
L32 Westover Park: Monongalia 1.5 Pier Lot Q: Westover Park northeast of U.S. 19 at I-79 Exit 152.
FISHING  Float Trips TROUT STOCKING – Lakes and Ponds
ANGLERS ALERT
Spread of Unwanted Organisms
Moving live fish or other aquatic animals and plants
from one body of water to another can cause long-term
damage to the ecological stability of lakes and streams
and can threaten recreational fishing. Please take these
precautions to prevent problems.
• do not move fish from one body of water to another
• drain live wells thoroughly before leaving an
access area
• do not release live baitfish or aquarium fish into
West Virginia’s waters
• remove all visible plants and animals from your boat,
motor, trailer, nets and all fishing gear before leaving
an access area
Fishing and Boating Access Sites
Public boating and fishing access facilities shall be
used solely for the purpose of launching and retrieving
watercraft or fishing from the shore. No other use of the
access sites is allowed.
After launching, vehicles shall be parked in available
parking spaces.
Any law enforcement officer acting under proper
authority may prohibit an individual from launching a
watercraft from any public boating and fishing
access site.
The following are prohibited at fishing
and boating access sites:
• consumption of alcoholic beverages or possession of
an open container of alcoholic beverages
• swimming or bathing
• camping
• open fires
• trash disposal except where trash receptacles
are provided
• discharge of firearms, fireworks or explosives
• leaving unattended watercraft
• commercial use except as authorized by the DNR director
• parking of any vehicle or the mooring of any watercraft
in such a manner as to obstruct any avenue of ingress
or egress, except for the purpose of launching
CHEAT RIVER WATER TRAIL
From To Miles
Parsons Black Fork ........................ Holly Meadows Bridge .................3.1
Holly Meadows Bridge ................ St. George Bridge ...........................8.1
St. George Bridge .......................... Hannahsville Ford ..........................8.4
Hannahsville Ford ......................... Riverview Lounge ....................... 12.3
Riverview Lounge ......................... Rowlesburg City Park ....................3.3
BLACKWATER RIVER (Little Canaan WMA)
From To Miles
Camp 70 Foot Bridge ................... Pipeline ..............................................2.8
WEST FORK RIVER
From To Miles
Worthington City Park................. Monongah ........................................5.0
TYGART RIVER
From To Miles
Philippi Covered Bridge .............. Meriden Mine Ramp ......................3.0
Tygart Dam Tailwater ................... Camp Towles .................................... 7. 3
Check current river and lake levels on the stream flow information
(USGS) heading on the fishing home page of the DNR website.
Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period
Q One .................................... 1st week of March
BW
One ......................................................... February
CR Varies .............................................................Varies
W
One ............................................................January M One each month ................February-May
One every two weeks ...........March-May
Two ......................................................... February MJ One each month ..................January-April
BA
One ............................................................January
One each week .......................... March-May Y One ...................................................................April
One ............................................................... March
X After April 1 or area is open to public F
Once/week ..... Columbus Day week & next week
River or Stream: County
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
Big Sandy Creek: Preston
BW: from Bruceton Mills upstream to Clifton Mills along CR 8; also at CR 4/2 State Line Bridge near
the Pennsylvania state line.
Blackwater River: Tucker
W-F: from Davis upstream 4 miles along the Camp 70 Road; also a 3-mile section at the SR 32
bridge.
Blackwater River (C&R): Tucker
W-F: From CR 29/1 bridge in Blackwater Falls State Park downstream 3.5 miles to North Fork of
Blackwater River.
Buffalo Creek: Brooke
BW: from Bethany upstream 3 miles along SR 67 to the Pennsylvania state line; also 0.5 mile along
CR 32 at Bethany.
Clover Run: Tucker
M: from CR 21 bridge 1.5 miles south of St. George upstream 4 miles to CR 23 bridge at mouth of
Valley Fork.
Dry Fork: Tucker
BW: Upper: from Old Mill below Harman downstream to mouth of Red Creek; Middle: from CR 45
bridge at Jenningston downstream to Gladwin; Lower: from Elk Lick Run along CR 26 and 43/12 to
mouth of Red Run.
Horseshoe Run: Tucker BW: from the mouth of Mikes Run upstream 6.2 miles along CR 7 to Shafer.
Kings Creek: Hancock M: from the Pennsylvania state line downstream 4.5 miles along CR 11.
Middle Wheeling Creek (C&R): Ohio CR: from the mouth of Gillespie Run downstream 1 mile along CR 39/6.
North Fork of Fishing Creek: Wetzel M: from Pine Grove upstream 1 mile along CR 15.
Paw Paw Creek: Marion BW: from Rivesville upstream 8 miles to Basnettville along CR 17.
Red Creek: Tucker BW: From Lanesville downstream 2.5 miles along CR 45.
Rhine Creek: Preston
M: from northeast corner of Cathedral State Park downstream 2.2 miles to the rock quarry along
CR 53/4.
South Fork of Fishing Creek: Wetzel M: from Hastings upstream 4 miles to Jacksonburg along SR 20.
Tomlinson Run: Hancock
M: from 1 mile above the Ohio River at the lower Tomlinson Run State Park boundary upstream
through the park and above the lake to the upper park boundary.
River or Stream: County
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
Tygart Lake (Tailwaters) Tygart Valley River:
Taylor
M-F: below Tygart Dam in Grafton City Park.
Wheeling Creek: Marshall and Ohio
BW: Lower – from Wheeling Hospital upstream to I-470;
Middle – from Ohio County line upstream along CR 5 to 1 mile below Burches Run Lake;
Upper – from Pennsylvania line 3 miles downstream along CR 15 and 15/1 to mouth of Wolf Run.
Whiteday Creek: Marion and Monongalia
BW: Lower – from 0.5 mile above CR 73 bridge upstream for 2 miles along CR 73/1;
Upper – from CR 79/12 bridge upstream 1 mile to 0.25 mile below the CR 33/7 bridge.
TROUT STOCKING  Rivers and Streams
Shavers Fork River
Teter Creek Lake
FINDING YOUR WAY IN WEST VIRGINIA
The following maps and guide contain valuable information
for locating access sites and describing river reaches.
• West Virginia Atlas and Gazetteer
• West Virginia Dept. of Highways County Maps
• A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to West Virginia
• Corps of Engineers Navigation Charts for the
Monongahela and Ohio rivers are available online at:
www.lrp.usace.army.mil/nav/nav_Charts.htm
Wildlife Resources Section – District 1
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 99
• Farmington, WV 26571
304.825.6787 • fax: 304.825.6270
www.wvdnr.gov
Money used to buy and develop stream and lake access sites comes from
the sale of hunting and shing licenses, including the conservation stamp.
Federal funds used for these projects come from taxes paid by anglers when
they buy shing equipment or gasoline for their boats in compliance with
the Sport Fish Restoration Act.
It is the policy of the Division of Natural Resources to provide its facilities, services, programs, and
employment opportunities to all persons without regard to sex, race, age, religion, national origin
or ancestry, disability, or other protected group status. 10M 7/14
Explore West Virginia’s
Public Fishing Areas Online
Scan the QR code to access DNR’s database
of public fishing areas throughout the state.
BUYING A LICENSE
Call 304-558-2758, visit a local license
agent, or go online at www.wvfish.com.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Report Stream Pollution or Fish Kills 800- 642-3074
Trout Stocking Hotline 304-558-3399
Eagle and Osprey Sightings 304-637-0245
REPORTING BOATING, FISHING,
AND HUNTING VIOLATIONS
In Progress – dial 911
Not in Progress – call DNR District Law Enforcement
Office during normal operating hours.
1. Observe and write down all of the information
concerning the violation.
2. Don’t confront violator.
3. Contact a local DNR Natural Resources Police Officer
or report the violation online at www.wvdnr.gov/
LEnforce/Poachers.shtm as soon as possible.
Get involved in protecting your sport; be willing to testify
in court.
Wellsburg
Buckhannon
Elkins
New Martinsville
Weston
Auburn
Bayard
Beverly
Burnsville
Harman
Jane Lew
Middlebourne
Montrose
Sand Fork
Sistersville
West Union
St. Clairsville
Cadiz
Beaver
Waynesburg
Greensburg
Oakland
Uniontown
Pittsburgh
Washington
Monongahela River
70
79
79
68
70
219
50
50
119
19
33
19
219
250
22
22
30
30
40
18
844
331
151
18
50
148
21
556
18
78
218
18
74
47
18
23
5
4
90
28
857
See West Virginia
District 2 Fishing Guide
See
West Virginia
District 3
Fishing Guide
See
West Virginia
District 6
Fishing Guide
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ohio
Shavers Fork
Buckhannon River
Dry Fork
Tygart Valley River
Tygart Valley River
Brushy Fork
Blackwater River
Tenmile Creek
West Fork River
Ohio River
Dunkard Creek
Horsehoe Run
Cheat River
Cheat River
Cheat River
Ohio River
Monongahela River
Fishing Creek
Wheeling Creek
Fish Creek
Black Fork
Tenmile Creek
Bualo Creek
Ohio River
Ohio River
Ohio River
Ohio River
Blackwater River
Red Creek
Clover Run
Laurel Creek
Saltlick Creek
Rhine Creek
Wolf Creek
Muddy Creek
Red Run
Little Tenmile Creek
Bigamon Creek
Big Sandy Creek
Little Sandy Creek
Paw Paw Creek
Whiteday Creek
S Fk Fishing Creek
N Fk Fishing Creek
Little Fishing Creek
Grave Creek
Middle Grave Creek
Bualo Creek
Kings Creek
Sandy Creek
Tygart Lake
Cheat Lake
Newburg Lake
Dog Run Lake
Westover
Park Pond
Mill Creek Lake
Lumberport Lake
Flat Run Lake
Big Run Lake
Whetstone Lake
Huey Run Lake
Curtisville Lake
Cameron Lake
Dunkard Fork Lake
Wolf Run Lake
Turkey Run Lake
Middle Wheeling
Creek Lake
Mason Lake
Dixon Lake
Coopers Rock Pond
Hannibal
Dam
Pike Island
Dam
New Cumberland
Dam
Three Forks Creek
Big Sandy Creek
Elk Creek
Thomas Park Lake
Teter Creek
Middle Fork
Deckers Creek
Castleman
Run Lake
Red Run
Fly Fishing Only
Blackwater River
Catch & Release
Middle Wheeling Creek
Catch & Release
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Morgantown
Weirton
Wheeling
Bridgeport
Lynn Camp
Chester
Follansbee
Grafton
Kingwood
Moundsville
Philippi
Paden City
Albright
Barrackville
Beech Bottom
Belington
Benwood
Blacksville
Cassville
Fairview
Farmington
Flemington
Glen Dale
Grant Town
Granville
Hundred
Junior
Littleton
Lost Creek
McMechen
Mannington
Masontown
Newburg
New Cumberland
Newell
Nutter Fort
Pine Grove
Reedsville
Rivesville
Shinnston
Smitheld
Terra Alta
Triadelphia
Tunnelton
Valley Grove
Whitehall
Bethany
Bruceton Mills
Rowlesburg
Parsons
Worthington
Otter Creek
Wilderness
Dolly Sods
Wilderness
Coopers Rock
State Forest
Dunkard Fork
Wildlife Management Area
Center Branch
Wildlife Management Area
Upper Deckers Creek
Wildlife Management Area
Cross Creek
Wildlife Management Area
Pruntytown State Farm
Wildlife Management Area
Teter Creek Lake
Wildlife Management Area
Pedlar
Wildlife Management Area
Blackwater
Wildlife Management Area
Lantz Farm and
Nature Preserve
Little Indian Creek
Wildlife
Management
Area
Hillcrest
Wildlife
Management
Area
Pleasant Creek
Wildlife Management Area
Otter Creek
Wildlife Management Area
Cecil H. Underwood
Wildlife Management Area
Lewis Wetzel
Wildlife Management Area
Castlemans Run
Wildlife Management Area
Dents Run
Wildlife
Management
Area
Snake Hill
Wildlife
Management
Area
Canaan Valley
National Wildlife Refuge
Little Canaan
Wildlife Management Area
Bear Rock Lakes
Wildlife Management Area
Burches Run
Wildlife
Management
Area
Tomlinson
Run
State Park
Prickett’s Fort
State Park
Valley Falls
State Park
Cathedral
State Park
Tygart Lake
State Park
Fairfax Stone
State Park
Watters Smith
Memorial
State Park
Blackwater Falls
State Park
Canaan Valley
State Park
Audra
State Park
2
8
2
88
2
89
7
7
180
69
20
20
218
88
67
27
310
131
100
20
57
76
38
92
92
72
32
93
24
72
92
7
7
7
26
26
26
43
86
105
27
119
219
50
33
250
219
250
50
119
250
19
19
19
119
250
250
40
22
30
70
470
79
79
68
79
68
74
64
59
51
49
33
26
23
22
25
24
19
18
20
21
12
16
15
14
13
11
10
9
8
7
1
4
3
5
6
2
17
31
34
35
41
40
36
37
42
44
43
46
45
50
61
62
63
66
67
73
78
57
53
54
56
55
32
30
38
70
39
L17
L30
L13
L33
L21
L23
L25
L3
L32
L19
L5
L18
L22
L15
L26
L29
L27
28
29
27
L28
L6
L8
58
47
48
60
52
L7
L20
L31
L9
L10
L14
L2
L11
77
76
L12
65
L1
L4
L16
75
72
71
69
68
L24
80
79
DNR DISTRICT 1 LAKES AND STREAMS
HOW TO READ THIS MAP
Access Sites
Weather, varying topography, stream conditions and
other unforeseen circumstances may affect access to
individual sites. Contact the DNR district office listed in
this brochure for specific accessibility issues.
Boat access with ramp
Carry down boat access
Fishing access only – NO BOATS
Colors of the symbols will vary according to
corresponding ID colors in the charts on this page.
Interstate
U.S. Route
State Route
Trout stocked streams
Special Regulation Area
National Forest Wilderness
Public land
County boundary
State boundary
Public Lake and Pond Access Sites
ID Lake or Pond: County Acres
Boat Access
GPS
Lat. Long.
L1 Bear Rock Lakes (3): Ohio Pier/Walkway
16
Lot
•
40.080 -80.535
L2 Big Run: Marion
7
Pull Off
•
39.606 -80.384
L3 Cameron: Marshall
6
Lot NO BOATS 39.830 -80.573
L4 Castleman Run: Brooke Trail
22
Lot
•
40.166 -80.533
L5
Cheat (Ices Ferry Bridge): Monongalia
1730
Lot
•
39.668 -79.859
L6 Cheat (Park): Monongalia Pier/Trail
1730
Lot
•
winter 39.710 -79.844
L7 Cheat (Sunset Beach): Monongalia Dock
1730
Lot
•
39.678 -79.858
L8 Coopers Rock: Monongalia Pier
6
Lot
•
39.659 -79.790
L9 Curtisville: Marion Pier
30
Lot
•
39.517 -80.454
L10 Dents Run: Marion
30
Lot
•
39.545 -80.388
L11 Dog Run: Harrison
24
Lot
•
39.300 -80.558
L12 Dunkard Fork: Marshall Pier
49
Lot
•
39.948 -80.526
L13 Flat Run: Marion
6
Pull Off
•
39.571 -80.325
L14 Huey Run: Marion
8
Pull Off
•
39.515 -80.409
L15 Lumberport: Harrison
6
Pull Off
•
39.380 -80.361
L16 Middle Wheeling Creek: Ohio
30
Lot
•
40.030 -80.580
L17 Mill Creek: Barbour Pier
8
Lot
•
39.008 -79.908
L18 Newburg: Preston
5
Pull Off NO BOATS 39.379 -79.837
L19 Pedlar Dixon: Monongalia Trail 7 Lot NO BOATS 39.658 -80.102
L20 Pedlar Mason: Monongalia Walkway 16 Lot
•
39.687 -8 0.113
L21 Pendleton: Tucker 14 Lot
•
39.117 -79.496
L22 Teter Creek: Barbour Dock/Trail 35 Lot
•
39.110 -79.871
L23 Thomas City Park: Tucker Pier 8 Lot
•
39.155 -79.497
L24 Tomlinson Run St. Park: Hancock 30 Lot
•
40.547 -80.590
L25 Turkey Run: Marshall 15 Lot
•
39.968 -80.584
L26 Tygart (Cove Run): Barbour 1750 Pull Off
•
39.248 -79.937
L27 Tygart (Doe Run): Taylor 11 Lot
•
39.267 -80.015
L28
Tygart (Pleasant Creek WMA): Taylor
1750 Lot
•
39.267 - 80.011
L29 Tygart (State Park): Taylor 1750 Lot
•
39.300 -80.023
L30 Upper Deckers Creek: Preston 16 Lot
•
39.527 -79.805
L31 Westover Park: Monongalia Pier 1 Lot NO BOATS 39.628 -79.982
L32 Whetstone: Marion 6 Pull Off
•
39.514 -80.372
L33 Wolf Run: Marshall 23 Lot
•
39.951 -80.577
0 2.5 5 7.5 10
Miles
1:350,000
1 inch = 5.5 miles
River and Stream Access Sites
ID Site Name: County River or Stream
Boat Access
GPS
Lat. Long.
1 Blackwater Camp 70: Tucker Blackwater River Lot
•
39.139 -79.414
2 Blackwater Pier: Tucker Blackwater River Lot NO BOATS 39.140 -79.435
3 Pipeline: Tucker* Blackwater River Pull Off
•
39.129 -79.448
4 Davis Riverfront Park: Tucker* Blackwater River Lot
•
39.128 -79.464
5 Mill Run: Tucker* Dry Fork Pull Off
•
39.015 -79.547
6 Hendricks Foot Bridge: Tucker* Black Fork Pull Off
•
39.072 -79.633
7 CJ’s Pizzeria: Tucker Black Fork Lot
•
39.099 -79.673
8 U.S. Route 219 Bridge: Tucker Shavers Fork Lot
•
39.097 -79.679
9 Holly Meadow Bridge: Tucker Cheat River Pull Off
•
39.122 -79.675
10 St. George Bridge: Tucker Cheat River Lot
•
39.165 -79.707
11 Hannahsville Ford: Tucker Cheat River Lot
•
39.245 -79.708
12 Riverview Lounge: Preston Cheat River Lot
•
39.320 -79.684
13 Rowlesburg City Park: Preston* Cheat River Lot
•
39.349 -79.671
14 Preston FOC: Preston* Cheat River Lot
•
39.431 -79.684
15 Albright FOC: Preston* Cheat River Lot
•
39.511 -79.648
16 Jenkinsburg Bridge: Preston* Cheat River Lot
•
39.596 -79.748
17 Cheat Lake Dam Tailwater: Monongalia Cheat River Pier Lot NO BOATS 39.721 -79.857
18 State Line Bridge: Preston Big Sandy Creek Pull Off
•
39.720 -79.660
19 Clifton Mills Bridge: Preston Big Sandy Creek Pull Off
•
39.697 -79.619
20 Bruceton Mills Dam: Preston* Big Sandy Creek Lot
•
39.660 -79.638
21 Rockville Bridge: Preston* Big Sandy Creek Lot
•
39.622 -79.705
22 Audra State Park: Barbour* Middle Fork River Lot
•
39.041 -80.068
23 Boulder Bridge: Barbour Buckhannon River Lot
•
39.069 -80.103
24 Hall Bridge: Barbour Buckhannon River Lot
•
39.054 - 80.111
25 U.S. 33 Bridge (Under): Barbour Tygart River Lot
•
38.960 -79.991
26 Belington VFW: Barbour* Tygart River Pull Off
•
39.031 -79.939
27 Philippi: Barbour Tygart River Lot
•
39.150 -80.040
28 Philippi Covered Bridge: Barbour Tygart River Lot
•
39.153 -80.044
29 Meriden Mine: Barbour* Tygart River Pull Off
•
39.190 -80.016
30 Arden Bridge: Barbour* Tygart River Pull Off
•
39.210 -79.995
31 Moatsville Bridge: Barbour* Tygart River Pull Off
•
39.218 -79.939
32 Tygart Dam Tailwater: Taylor Tygart River Lot
•
39.315 -80.033
33 Camp Towles: Taylor* Tygart River Lot
under construction
39.375 -80.047
34 West Milford Slide: Harrison West Fork River Lot
•
39.198 -80.414
35 West Milford Dam: Harrison West Fork River Lot
•
39.199 -80.406
36 Highland Slide: Harrison West Fork River Lot
•
39.202 -80.377
37 Highland Dam: Harrison West Fork River Pull Off
•
39.221 -80.377
38 Two Lick Dam: Harrison West Fork River Pull Off
•
39.239 -80.358
39 Clarksburg Baseball Complex: Harrison West Fork River Pier Lot
•
39.269 -80.360
40 Liberty Avenue: Harrison West Fork River Lot
•
39.272 -80.360
41 Hartland Dam: Harrison West Fork River Pull Off
•
39.269 -80.357
42 Limestone Run: Harrison West Fork River Pull Off
•
39.295 -80.359
43 Shinnston Bridge: Harrison West Fork River Lot
•
39.399 -80.298
44 Worthington City Park Upstream: Marion* West Fork River Lot
•
39.451 -80.267
45 Worthington City Park Downstream: Marion West Fork River Lot
•
39.451 -80.266
46 Monongah: Marion West Fork River Lot
•
39.461 -80.216
47 Fairmont Pallatine Park: Marion Monongahela River
Pier Lo
t
•
39.482 -80.140
48 Pricketts Fort State Park: Marion Monongahela River Lot
•
39.518 -80.092
49 Opekiska Dam Tailwater Wall: Monongalia Monongahela River Lot NO BOATS 39.565 -80.051
50 Whiteday Creek Mouth Shoreline: Monongalia Monongahela River Pull Off
•
39.560 -80.053
51 Hildebrand Dam Tailwater Wall: Monongalia Monongahela River None NO BOATS 39.583 -80.010
52 Uffington: Monongalia Monongahela River Lot
•
39.587 -79.977
53
Morgantown Dam Tailwater Platform: Monongalia
Monongahela River Lot NO BOATS 39.626 -79.964
54
Morgantown Waterfront Hotel Dock: Monongalia
Monongahela River Dock Lot Dock Only 39.620 -79.968
55
Morgantown Riverfront Park Dock: Monongalia
Monongahela River Dock Lot Dock Only 39.631 -79.959
56 Morgantown Walnut Street: Monongalia Monongahela River Lot
•
39.630 -79.960
57 Morgantown Power Plant Pier: Monongalia Monongahela River Lot NO BOATS 39.639 -79.962
58 Star City Riverfront Park: Monongalia Monongahela River Dock/Pier Lot
•
39.659 -79.992
59 VanVoorhis: Monongalia Monongahela River Lot
•
39.684 -79.957
60 Fort Martin: Monongalia Monongahela River Lot
•
39.686 -79.941
61 Buckeye Bridge: Monongalia Dunkard Creek Pull Off
•
39.713 -80.117
62 Mason Dixon Park: Monongalia Dunkard Creek Lot
•
39.715 -80.111
63 Bethany City Park: Brooke Buffalo Creek Lot
•
40.202 -80.552
64 Hukill Run Road: Brooke Buffalo Creek Pull Off
•
40. 211 -80.599
65 Viola Bridge: Marshall Wheeling Creek Lot
•
39.963 -80.591
66 Burches Run Bridge: Marshall Wheeling Creek Pull Off
•
39.975 -80.631
67 Tunnel Green Park: Ohio Wheeling Creek Lot
•
40.064 -80.684
68 Chester City Park: Hancock Ohio River Lot
•
40.614 -80.568
69 Kennedy Camping & Marina: Hancock Ohio River Lot
• (fee)
40.618 -80.619
70
New Cumberland Dam Tailwater Wall: Hancock
Ohio River Lot NO BOATS 40.528 -80.623
71 New Cumberland VFD: Hancock Ohio River Lot
•
40.500 -80.612
72 Wellsburg City Park: Brooke Ohio River Lot
•
40.275 -80.614
73 Wellsburg WWTP: Brooke Ohio River Pull Off
•
40.264 -80.615
74 Pike Island Dam Tailwater Pier: Ohio Shore Ohio River Pier Lot NO BOATS 40.151 -80.706
75 Wheeling Island Park: Ohio Ohio River Lot
•
40.079 -80.736
76 Moundsville Riverfront Park: Marshall Ohio River Lot
•
39.913 -80.752
77 Fish Creek: Marshall Ohio River Lot
•
39.808 -80.817
78 Hannibal Dam Tailwater Pier: Wetzel Ohio River Pier Lot NO BOATS 39.665 -80.862
79 New Martinsville Park: Wetzel Ohio River Lot
•
39.636 -80.860
80 Paden City Park: Wetzel Ohio River Lot
•
39.604 -80.942
*Stream section contains whitewater which requires skill to paddle, or a dam which must be portaged.
FISHING  Boating and Water Safety
LANDOWNER – ANGLER RELATIONS
West Virginia anglers are indebted to local landowners throughout the
state. Without their consent and generosity, fishing would be restricted
to state and federal lands. The opportunity for continued use of private
property is largely dependent upon anglers’ attitudes and conduct.
Most stream closures are the result of disrespect for private property.
Do not leave fishing line, bait containers or other trash.
STREAM LITTER LAW
It is illegal to throw litter, a fish or animal carcass, or other unsightly
matter into a water body or on land within 100 yards of water, or in a
location where high water would wash the matter into a water body.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
See the West Virginia Fishing Regulations
booklet for:
• Reciprocal fishing agreement on Ohio River
• Fish consumption advisories
• Sport fish identification
Online
For more detailed information on individual access sites, go online to
www.mapwv.gov/huntfish/.
District 1
www.wvdnr.gov
District 1
Fishing Guide
A guide to public shing and boating
access sites, and trout-stocked waters
BOATING EDUCATION
REQUIREMENT
Anyone born after December 31, 1986, must successfully
complete an approved boating education course before
operating a motorboat. The course is available on the DNR
website at wvdnr.gov/lenforce/boating.shtm.
WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET
Personal flotation devices are not just for wearing in boats and
not just for those who can’t swim. Make sure the PFD is in good
condition and fits properly. Youth under 12 years old must
wear a PFD if they are on deck or in a canoe while the vessel is
moving. A boat cushion is not a wearable PFD.
WADING
There are several rules you should follow for safe wading.
• Wade with a fishing buddy.
• Wear your PFD.
• Find out whether the bottom is rocky or muddy.
• Shuffle your feet or probe with a stick along the bottom to
avoid holes.
• Study how swiftly the water is moving.
• Wear appropriate foot wear (considering water
temperature and bottom substrate).
PERSON IN WATER
Reach-Throw-Row-Go is a method of rescuing a person who is
in trouble in water.
If the person is close to you, REACH out with a long object such
as an oar or tree limb to pull the person into shore or the boat.
If you can’t reach the person, then THROW them a life-saving
device. If possible, it should be tied to the end of a line so you
can pull the person to you. An inflatable ball or foam cooler can
be used if the proper device is not available.
If there is nothing to throw, ROW a boat to the person in
trouble. The person should be pulled in over the stern, or
back, of the boat if possible to prevent the boat from tipping
over. If the boat has a motor, it must be shut off before you
get to the person in the water.
GO (swim) to the person ONLY as a last resort and only if you
have had life-saving training. People who are drowning often
panic and injure or drown someone trying to rescue them.
FISHING IN COLD WEATHER
Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition in which your
body loses heat faster than it can produce it. A common
misconception is that the air or water temperature must
be below freezing before you can become hypothermic.
Any water colder than 70 degrees can cause hypothermia.
Symptoms include uncontrollable shivering, fumbling
hands, slow speech, confusion and exhaustion. Emergency
treatment: get the victim out of the cold, give warm drinks,
keep the person awake, remove all wet clothing and get the
victim into dry clothes.
To stay warm, wear several layers of clothing. Air trapped
between the layers serves as insulation.
A wool hat prevents heat loss from your head. Fleece,
polypropylene or wool clothes will stay warm when wet.
Cotton clothes will not keep you warm when wet and should
not be worn on a canoe trip. Neoprene waders are good
cold-weather gear.
Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period
Q One .................................... 1st week of March
BW
One ......................................................... February
CR Varies .............................................................Varies
W
One ............................................................January M One each month ................February-May
One every two weeks ...........March-May
Two ......................................................... February MJ One each month ..................January-April
BA
One ............................................................January
One each week .......................... March-May Y One ...................................................................April
One ............................................................... March
X After April 1 or area is open to public F
Once/week ..... Columbus Day week & next week
I.D. Lake or Pond: County Acres
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
L1 Bear Rock: Ohio 16 Pier/Walkway Lot BW-Q: 3 miles east of I-70 Exit 10 on CR 41/6 off CR 41/3.
L2 Big Run: Marion 7 Pull off Y: 6 miles north of Mannington on CR 250/4 off U.S. 250.
L5 Castleman Run: Brooke/Ohio 22 Trail Lot BW: 4.5 miles south of Bethany on CR 32 off SR 67.
L9 Coopers Rock: Monongalia 6 Pier Lot BW-F: Coopers Rock State Forest at I-68 Exit 15.
L10 Curtisville: Marion 30 Pier Lot MJ: 6.5 miles west of Mannington on CR 7 off CR 1.
L13 Dog Run: Harrison 15 Lot M: 1 mile north of Salem on CR 50/1 off U. S. 50.
L14 Dunkard Fork: Marshall 49 Pier Lot M: 12 miles south of I-70 Exit 10 near Majorsville.
L16 Huey Run: Marion 8 Pull-off BA: 4.5 miles west of Mannington on CR 36 off CR 1.
L18 Middle Wheeling Creek: Ohio 30 Lot BW: 9 miles east of Wheeling on CR 39 off U.S. 40.
L19 Mill Creek: Barbour 8 Pier Lot M: 2 miles east of Belington on CR 15.
L20 Newburg: Preston 5 Pull-off M: 1 mile southeast of Newburg on CR 64 off SR 92.
L24 Teter Creek: Barbour 35 Dock/Trail Lot BW-F: 10 miles north of Belington on CR 9 off SR 92.
L25 Thomas Park: Tucker 8 Pier/Trail Lot M: under the U.S. 219 Bridge at Thomas.
L26 Tomlinson Run: Hancock 30 Pull-off MJ: Tomlinson Run State Park on CR 8 off SR 2.
L32 Westover Park: Monongalia 1.5 Pier Lot Q: Westover Park northeast of U.S. 19 at I-79 Exit 152.
FISHING  Float Trips TROUT STOCKING – Lakes and Ponds
ANGLERS ALERT
Spread of Unwanted Organisms
Moving live fish or other aquatic animals and plants
from one body of water to another can cause long-term
damage to the ecological stability of lakes and streams
and can threaten recreational fishing. Please take these
precautions to prevent problems.
• do not move fish from one body of water to another
• drain live wells thoroughly before leaving an
access area
• do not release live baitfish or aquarium fish into
West Virginia’s waters
• remove all visible plants and animals from your boat,
motor, trailer, nets and all fishing gear before leaving
an access area
Fishing and Boating Access Sites
Public boating and fishing access facilities shall be
used solely for the purpose of launching and retrieving
watercraft or fishing from the shore. No other use of the
access sites is allowed.
After launching, vehicles shall be parked in available
parking spaces.
Any law enforcement officer acting under proper
authority may prohibit an individual from launching a
watercraft from any public boating and fishing
access site.
The following are prohibited at fishing
and boating access sites:
• consumption of alcoholic beverages or possession of
an open container of alcoholic beverages
• swimming or bathing
• camping
• open fires
• trash disposal except where trash receptacles
are provided
• discharge of firearms, fireworks or explosives
• leaving unattended watercraft
• commercial use except as authorized by the DNR director
• parking of any vehicle or the mooring of any watercraft
in such a manner as to obstruct any avenue of ingress
or egress, except for the purpose of launching
CHEAT RIVER WATER TRAIL
From To Miles
Parsons Black Fork ........................ Holly Meadows Bridge .................3.1
Holly Meadows Bridge ................ St. George Bridge ...........................8.1
St. George Bridge .......................... Hannahsville Ford ..........................8.4
Hannahsville Ford ......................... Riverview Lounge ....................... 12.3
Riverview Lounge ......................... Rowlesburg City Park ....................3.3
BLACKWATER RIVER (Little Canaan WMA)
From To Miles
Camp 70 Foot Bridge ................... Pipeline ..............................................2.8
WEST FORK RIVER
From To Miles
Worthington City Park................. Monongah ........................................5.0
TYGART RIVER
From To Miles
Philippi Covered Bridge .............. Meriden Mine Ramp ......................3.0
Tygart Dam Tailwater ................... Camp Towles .................................... 7. 3
Check current river and lake levels on the stream flow information
(USGS) heading on the fishing home page of the DNR website.
Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period Code No. Stockings ............Period
Q One .................................... 1st week of March
BW
One ......................................................... February
CR Varies .............................................................Varies
W
One ............................................................January M One each month ................February-May
One every two weeks ...........March-May
Two ......................................................... February MJ One each month ..................January-April
BA
One ............................................................January
One each week .......................... March-May Y One ...................................................................April
One ............................................................... March
X After April 1 or area is open to public F
Once/week ..... Columbus Day week & next week
River or Stream: County
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
Big Sandy Creek: Preston
BW: from Bruceton Mills upstream to Clifton Mills along CR 8; also at CR 4/2 State Line Bridge near
the Pennsylvania state line.
Blackwater River: Tucker
W-F: from Davis upstream 4 miles along the Camp 70 Road; also a 3-mile section at the SR 32
bridge.
Blackwater River (C&R): Tucker
W-F: From CR 29/1 bridge in Blackwater Falls State Park downstream 3.5 miles to North Fork of
Blackwater River.
Buffalo Creek: Brooke
BW: from Bethany upstream 3 miles along SR 67 to the Pennsylvania state line; also 0.5 mile along
CR 32 at Bethany.
Clover Run: Tucker
M: from CR 21 bridge 1.5 miles south of St. George upstream 4 miles to CR 23 bridge at mouth of
Valley Fork.
Dry Fork: Tucker
BW: Upper: from Old Mill below Harman downstream to mouth of Red Creek; Middle: from CR 45
bridge at Jenningston downstream to Gladwin; Lower: from Elk Lick Run along CR 26 and 43/12 to
mouth of Red Run.
Horseshoe Run: Tucker BW: from the mouth of Mikes Run upstream 6.2 miles along CR 7 to Shafer.
Kings Creek: Hancock M: from the Pennsylvania state line downstream 4.5 miles along CR 11.
Middle Wheeling Creek (C&R): Ohio CR: from the mouth of Gillespie Run downstream 1 mile along CR 39/6.
North Fork of Fishing Creek: Wetzel M: from Pine Grove upstream 1 mile along CR 15.
Paw Paw Creek: Marion BW: from Rivesville upstream 8 miles to Basnettville along CR 17.
Red Creek: Tucker BW: From Lanesville downstream 2.5 miles along CR 45.
Rhine Creek: Preston
M: from northeast corner of Cathedral State Park downstream 2.2 miles to the rock quarry along
CR 53/4.
South Fork of Fishing Creek: Wetzel M: from Hastings upstream 4 miles to Jacksonburg along SR 20.
Tomlinson Run: Hancock
M: from 1 mile above the Ohio River at the lower Tomlinson Run State Park boundary upstream
through the park and above the lake to the upper park boundary.
River or Stream: County
Trout Stocking
Code: Area
SR = state Route
CR = county Route
FR = USFS Road
Tygart Lake (Tailwaters) Tygart Valley River:
Taylor
M-F: below Tygart Dam in Grafton City Park.
Wheeling Creek: Marshall and Ohio
BW: Lower – from Wheeling Hospital upstream to I-470;
Middle – from Ohio County line upstream along CR 5 to 1 mile below Burches Run Lake;
Upper – from Pennsylvania line 3 miles downstream along CR 15 and 15/1 to mouth of Wolf Run.
Whiteday Creek: Marion and Monongalia
BW: Lower – from 0.5 mile above CR 73 bridge upstream for 2 miles along CR 73/1;
Upper – from CR 79/12 bridge upstream 1 mile to 0.25 mile below the CR 33/7 bridge.
TROUT STOCKING  Rivers and Streams
Shavers Fork River
Teter Creek Lake
FINDING YOUR WAY IN WEST VIRGINIA
The following maps and guide contain valuable information
for locating access sites and describing river reaches.
• West Virginia Atlas and Gazetteer
• West Virginia Dept. of Highways County Maps
• A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to West Virginia
• Corps of Engineers Navigation Charts for the
Monongahela and Ohio rivers are available online at:
www.lrp.usace.army.mil/nav/nav_Charts.htm
Wildlife Resources Section – District 1
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 99
• Farmington, WV 26571
304.825.6787 • fax: 304.825.6270
www.wvdnr.gov
Money used to buy and develop stream and lake access sites comes from
the sale of hunting and shing licenses, including the conservation stamp.
Federal funds used for these projects come from taxes paid by anglers when
they buy shing equipment or gasoline for their boats in compliance with
the Sport Fish Restoration Act.
It is the policy of the Division of Natural Resources to provide its facilities, services, programs, and
employment opportunities to all persons without regard to sex, race, age, religion, national origin
or ancestry, disability, or other protected group status. 10M 7/14
Explore West Virginia’s
Public Fishing Areas Online
Scan the QR code to access DNR’s database
of public fishing areas throughout the state.
BUYING A LICENSE
Call 304-558-2758, visit a local license
agent, or go online at www.wvfish.com.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Report Stream Pollution or Fish Kills 800- 642-3074
Trout Stocking Hotline 304-558-3399
Eagle and Osprey Sightings 304-637-0245
REPORTING BOATING, FISHING,
AND HUNTING VIOLATIONS
In Progress – dial 911
Not in Progress – call DNR District Law Enforcement
Office during normal operating hours.
1. Observe and write down all of the information
concerning the violation.
2. Don’t confront violator.
3. Contact a local DNR Natural Resources Police Officer
or report the violation online at www.wvdnr.gov/
LEnforce/Poachers.shtm as soon as possible.
Get involved in protecting your sport; be willing to testify
in court.