Fishing

Sit back and cast a line in the Birthplace of Rivers 

The pristine headwaters of eight rivers, all found in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, combine to create an angler’s paradise. Coined the Birthplace of Rivers, Nature’s Mountain Playground offers the best of leisure lakes to cast a line with the family, and backcountry streams that hide away that elusive native trout.

Fishing in Pocahontas County

Bartow, WV

Buffalo Lake

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Buffalo Lake is a 22 acre lake located near Bartow, WV in northern Pocahontas County in the Monongahela National Forest.  Buffalo Lake offers east access to a peaceful fishing and paddling experience with only electric trolling motors permitted on the concrete boat ramp. Limited…

Buffalo Lake is a 22 acre lake located near Bartow, WV in northern Pocahontas County in the Monongahela National Forest.  Buffalo Lake offers east access to a peaceful fishing and paddling experience with only electric trolling motors permitted on the concrete boat ramp. Limited…
Cass, WV

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

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Cass Scenic Railroad State Park now offers bike rentals. Whether you’re looking to bike around the historic logging town, hit the Greenbrier River Trail State Park, or take your wheels up Route 66 to ride the Snowshoe Highlands Silver Designated IMBA Ride Center, Cass Scenic Rail…

Pet Friendly
Mountain Bike Friendly
Handicap Accessible

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park now offers bike rentals. Whether you’re looking to bike around the historic logging town, hit the Greenbrier River Trail State Park, or take your wheels up Route 66 to ride the Snowshoe Highlands Silver Designated IMBA Ride Center, Cass Scenic Rail…

Pet Friendly
Mountain Bike Friendly
Handicap Accessible
Marlinton, WV

Greenbrier River Trail State Park

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As you take on the 78 mile Greenbrier River Trail State Park, enjoy plenty of camping shelters and spaces to pitch a tent for that overnight trip. Restrooms and water at each campsite.   …

Pet Friendly
Mountain Bike Friendly

As you take on the 78 mile Greenbrier River Trail State Park, enjoy plenty of camping shelters and spaces to pitch a tent for that overnight trip. Restrooms and water at each campsite.   …

Pet Friendly
Mountain Bike Friendly
Marlinton , WV

Handley Wildlife Management Area

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Located on 784 acres near the Williams River in the Monongahela National Forest, Handley Wildlife Management Area provides campers with 13 tent or trailer sites, restroom facilities and drinking water. From March to May, Handley Pond accommodates fishing for Class Q anglers an…

Located on 784 acres near the Williams River in the Monongahela National Forest, Handley Wildlife Management Area provides campers with 13 tent or trailer sites, restroom facilities and drinking water. From March to May, Handley Pond accommodates fishing for Class Q anglers an…
Marlinton, WV

Knapps Creek Trout Lodge

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Nestled in the corner of Marlinton, Knapps Creek Trout Lodge caters to maintaining privacy and a comfortable atmosphere. The property hugs Knapp’s Creek with a large lawn to play by the soothing water, fish for colorful rainbow trout, observe from the stonewall and enjoy evening …

Mountain Bike Friendly

Nestled in the corner of Marlinton, Knapps Creek Trout Lodge caters to maintaining privacy and a comfortable atmosphere. The property hugs Knapp’s Creek with a large lawn to play by the soothing water, fish for colorful rainbow trout, observe from the stonewall and enjoy evening …

Mountain Bike Friendly
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