Lakes
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Upshur County
French Creek Pond |
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Lake |
French Creek Pond
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Acres |
2
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Directions |
French Creek Pond is a 2-acre lake located in Upshur County, 11 miles south of Buckhannon on WV Route 20. This impoundment is part of the 329-acre West Virginia State Wildlife Center.
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Description |
The pond was built in the late 1920’s with a maximum depth of 8 feet and an average depth of 4 feet. Camping, night fishing, the use of live minnows for bait, and boats are prohibited. Picnic facilities are available.
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Fishery |
French Creek Pond is stocked with trout once February and bi-weekly March through May. Bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass, and channel catfish provide fair fishing through the summer months.
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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 |
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 not allowed
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Map |
[map not currently available]
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