Lakes
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Monongalia County
Coopers Rock Lake |
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Lake |
Coopers Rock Lake
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Acres |
6
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Directions |
Coopers Rock Lake is a 6-acre lake located 12 mile east of Morgantown on Coopers Rock State Forest in Monongalia County. It is accessible from Morgantown by I-68 Coopers Rock exit to County Route 73/73.
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Description |
The lake was built in 1954 with a maximum depth of 12 feet and an average depth of 5 feet. A paved boat ramp will accommodate small boat trailers and car-top boats. Electric motors only are allowed. A wheelchair accessible fishing pier is available at the dam. Fishing at night and with live minnows is prohibited. A path surrounding the lake provides bank fishing access. Pit toilets and drinking water are available.
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Fishery |
Coopers Rock Lake provides fishing for trout stocked once in February, bi-weekly March through May, and twice in October. A limited warmwater fishery exists for largemouth bass and bluegill.
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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 |
Stocked once in February and once every two weeks from March through May
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Fall Trout |
Stocked twice in October
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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 |
[map not currently available]
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Other Site
Information
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Handicapped Access
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