Lakes
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Pendleton County
Brandywine Lake |
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Lake |
Brandywine Lake
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Acres |
6
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Directions |
Brandywine Lake is a 6-acre impoundment located 3 miles east of Brandywine in Pendleton County and accessible from U. S. Route 33.
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Description |
The lake was built in 1960 with a maximum depth of 18 feet and an average depth of 10 feet. Located on the George Washington National Forest, recreational facilities include picnic tables, toilets, a swimming beach, and approximately 35 spaces for tent or trailer camping (no hook-ups). The area opens to camping in mid April and closes December 1, with a fee being charged from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The lake is open to fishing all year, but night fishing and using live minnows as bait are not allowed. Access is available for car-top boats with electric motors only allowed.
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Fishery |
Brandywine Lake provides good fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. It is stocked with trout bi-weekly from March through May. Trout are also stocked in October.
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National Forest |
National Forest Stamp is 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 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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