Stonecoal Lake Wildlife Management Area
State Wildlife Management Area in Lewis and Upshur counties, West Virginia
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Stonecoal Lake Wildlife Management Area is located on 2,985 acres (1,208 ha)[2] in Lewis and Upshur counties, east of Weston, West Virginia, United States. The wildlife management area is centered on Stonecoal Lake (38°59′17″N 80°22′41″W), a hydroelectric project owned by Allegheny Energy. The lake was built in 1972 to provide water to Allegheny Energy's coal-fired power plant in Harrison County.
LocationWest Virginia, United States
Coordinates38°58′15″N 80°19′49″W
Area2,985 acres (12.08 km2)[2]
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
| Stonecoal Lake Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
Stonecoal Lake near the dam | |
  Location within West Virginia | |
| Location | West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°58′15″N 80°19′49″W |
| Area | 2,985 acres (12.08 km2)[2] |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Operator | West Virginia Division of Natural napoleons Resources, Wildlife Resources Section |
| Website | WVDNR District 3 Wildlife Management Areas |
Recreation
Fishing
Multiple West Virginia stage record fish were caught along the Stonecoal lake.[3][4][5]
