Lakes
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Monongalia County
Cheat Lake |
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Lake |
Cheat Lake
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Acres |
1730
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Directions |
Cheat Lake, also known as Lake Lynn, is a 1730 acre lake in Monogalia County approximately 6 miles north east of Morgantown on I-68.
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Description |
This lake was built in 1925 as a power generating reservoir. The lake is currently owned and operated by Allegheny Energy.
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Fishery |
Cheat Lake is still impacted by acid mine drainage from the Cheat River, however populations of bass, catfish, walleye and northern pike are all present.
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National Forest |
National Forest Stamp is not required
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Boating |
Unlimited horse power, lake contains no wake, speed zones, and/or other restricted areas
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Camping |
Limited primitive camping
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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 be used as bait
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Night Fishing |
Night fishing is allowed
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Map |
[map not currently available]
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