Lakes
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Mason County
McClintic Ponds |
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Lake |
McClintic Ponds
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Acres |
61
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Directions |
The McClintic ponds are located on McClintic Wildlife Management Area in Mason County, 6 miles north of Point Pleasant and 8 miles south of Mason. It is accessible from Point Pleasant and Mason by State Route 62.
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Description |
Since 1951, 34 ponds have been constructed. All ponds have maximum depth of about 10 feet with average depths of 5 feet. Thirty-two of the ponds are open year-round to fishing, with exception of the two-week controlled waterfowl hunt, and two are closed year-round. Carry-in boat access, pit type toilets, and 10 rustic tent or trailer camping sites are provided. Trails around most of the ponds provide bank fishing access. Pond #10 has a fishing pier for physically challenged anglers. Electric motors only are allowed and the use of live minnows as bait is prohibited.
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Fishery |
McClintic ponds provide warmwater fishing for sunfish, northern pike, largemouth bass, and channel catfish. Angling for largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish is good at all ponds. Northern pike are caught from several ponds. Fish attractors (logs and brush) are located in several ponds and are designated with signs on shore.
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National Forest |
National Forest Stamp is not required
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Boating |
Electric motors only
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Camping |
Camping permit required from area manager
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Spring Trout |
Not stocked with trout
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Fall Trout |
Does not receive Fall trout stocking
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Live Minnows |
Live minnows may not be used as bait
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Night Fishing |
Night fishing is allowed
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Map |
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Other Site
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Handicapped Access
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