West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

Business

West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

Education

West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

Employment

West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

Family

West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

 West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of March 7 - 11 

3/14/2011 

ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked with trout the week of March 7, 2011.

Big Sandy Creek
Anthony Creek
Bullskin Run
Coopers Rock Lake
Blackwater River
Dunloup Creek
Clover Run
Buffalo Fork Lake
Evitts Run
Dog Run Lake
Cranberry River
Glade Creek of Mann
Horse Creek Lake
Curtisville Lake
Glade Creek of New River
Horseshoe Run
Deer Creek (Pocahontas)
Glady Fork
Lost River
Dillons Run
Hills Creek
North Fork of Cherry River
East Fork Greenbrier River
Hopkins Fork
Shavers Fork (upper)
Edwards Run
Long Marsh Run
South Fork of Cherry River
Fort Ashby Reservoir
Middle Creek
Summit Lake
Greenbrier River
Mill Creek of Opequon Creek
Trout Run
Huey Lake
New Creek
Tygart Headwaters
Indian Creek
North Fork of Patterson Creek
Waites Run
Little River East Fork Greenbrier River
Rockhouse Lake
Warden Lake
Little River West Fork Greenbrier River
Shavers Fork (Bemis)
Williams River
Meadow Creek of Anthony Creek
Shavers Fork (lower)
Mill Creek of South Branch
South Branch (Smoke Hole)
Newburg Lake
Spruce Laurel Fork
North Fork of South Branch
Rhine Creek
Rich Creek
West Fork Greenbrier River
Chief Cornstalk Lake
Berwind Lake
Fall Run
Buffalo Creek (Brooke)
Fitzpatrick Lake
Cacapon Park Lake
French Creek Pond
Castleman Run Lake
Gandy Creek
Dry Fork (McDowell)
Jimmy Lewis Lake
Elk River
Laurel Fork of Holly River
Hurricane Reservoir
Laurel Fork (Randolph)
Kimsey Run Lake
Left Fork of Holly River
Knapps Creek
Little Beaver Lake
Middle Wheeling Creek Lake
Meadow Creek of New River
Opequon Creek
Milligan Creek
Poorhouse Pond
Pipestem Lake
Rocky Marsh Run
Red Creek
Spruce Knob Lake
Rollins Lake
Watoga Lake
South Branch (Franklin)
Thomas Park Lake
Tygart Tailwaters

Contact Information

Mike Shingleton, Wildlife Resources Section 
304-637-0245 
dnr.wildlife@wv.gov