Lakes
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Mercer County
James P. Bailey Lake |
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Lake |
James P. Bailey Lake
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Acres |
28
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Directions |
James P. Bailey Reservoir is a 28-acre impoundment in Mercer County located near the Mercer Mall. To reach the lake take U. S. Route 460 from Princeton or Bluefield to County Route 25/3.
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Description |
The lake was built in 1964. A trail surrounding the entire lake provides bank fishing access. Boating, night fishing, the use of live minnows as bait, over night camping, and swimming are not allowed.
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Fishery |
This lake provides a warmwater fishery for largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish. Trout are stocked in January and March each year.
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National Forest |
National Forest Stamp is not required
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Boating |
No boating allowed
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Camping |
No camping allowed
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Spring Trout |
Stocked once in January and once in March
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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 not allowed
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Map |
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Other Site
Information
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Handicapped Access
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