Lakes
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Summers County
Bluestone Lake |
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Lake |
Bluestone Lake
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Acres |
2040
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Directions |
Bluestone Lake is accessible from I-77 and I-64. Take exit 14 (Athens Road) off I-77 to Route 20, north approximately 25 miles to Bluestone Dam. Take exit 139 (Sandstone/Hinton) off I-64 to Route 20 south approximately 12 miles to Bluestone Dam. The dam is located at Hinton, WV.
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Description |
Bluestone Dam was constructed as part of the Kanawha River Basin flood control system primarily to reduce major flood damages along the New, Kanawha, Ohio, and Mississippi Rivers. Bluestone Dam was completed for operational purposes in January 1949 and completely finished in January 1952.
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Fishery |
Bluestone Lake provides good fishing for largemouth and spotted bass. Channel catfish and carp all also abundant.
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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 |
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 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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