Lakes
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Pendleton County
Brushy Fork Lake |
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Lake |
Brushy Fork Lake
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Acres |
18
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Directions |
Brushy Fork Lake is an 18-acre impoundment located 3 miles south of Sugar Grove, 1 mile off WV Route 21 in southeastern Pendleton County.
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Description |
The lake was constructed in 1982 with a maximum depth of 20 feet and an average depth of 8 feet. Most of the watershed is located on the Dry River District of the George Washington National Forest. The lake is easily accessible for carry down boats near the upper end and electric motors only are allowed. Camping and the use of live minnows are prohibited.
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Fishery |
Brushy Fork Lake provides warmwater fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, and green sunfish. Trout are stocked monthly from February through May and some trout are able to live through the summer months in this lake. Fall stockings of fingerling channel catfish are being made to establish this species.
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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 |
No camping allowed
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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 |
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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