Lakes
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Ritchie County North Bend State Park Pond |
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Lake |
North Bend State Park Pond
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Acres |
1.5
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Directions |
North Bend Pond is a 1.5-acre impoundment located on North Bend State Park near Harrisville in Ritchie County. It is accessible from WV Route 16 via County Route 5.
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Description |
The lake was built in 1960 with a maximum depth of 5 feet and an average depth of 4 feet. A trail completely surrounds the lake providing bank fishing access. Facilities available at North Bend State Park include cabins, campsites, a swimming pool, picnic areas, game courts, and hiking trails. Boating and the use of live minnows as bait are prohibited. Night fishing is only permitted by registered campers.
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Fishery |
North Bend Pond provides warmwater fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, sunfish, and channel catfish. Adult channel catfish are stocked annually in June.
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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 |
Camping permit required from area manager
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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 not be used as bait
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Night Fishing |
Night fishing by registered campers only
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Map |
[map not currently available]
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Other Site Information |
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