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 May 16 - 20 

5/20/2011 

ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked with trout the week of May 16, 2011.


Anawalt Lake
Anthony Creek
Big Sandy Creek
Blackwater River
Boley Lake
Brandywine Lake
Brushy Fork Lake
Buckhannon River (railroad)
Buffalo Creek (Brooke)
Buffalo Creek (Logan)
Buffalo Fork Lake
Bullskin Run
Cacapon Park Lake
Castleman Run Lake
Cherry River
Coopers Rock Lake
Cranberry River
Dillons Run
East Fork Greenbrier River
Edwards Run
Elk River
Evitts Run
Fort Ashby Reservoir
French Creek Pond
Gandy Creek
Glade Creek of Mann
Glade Creek of New River
Glady Fork
Greenbrier River
Horseshoe Run
Indian Creek
Kings Creek
Knapps Creek
Laurel Fork (Randolph)
Laurel Fork of Holly River
Left Fork of Holly River
Little Kanawha Headwaters
Little River East Fork Greenbrier River
Little River West Fork Greenbrier River
Lost River
Lower Cove Run
Marsh Fork
Middle Creek
Middle Fork
Middle Wheeling Creek Lake
Mill Creek of Opequon Creek
Mill Creek of South Branch
Mill Run of Back Creek
Moores Run
New Creek
North Fork of Anthony Creek
North Fork of Cherry River
North Fork of Patterson Creek
North Fork of South Branch
North River
Opequon Creek
Pinnacle Creek (upper section)
Potts Creek
Red Creek
Rich Creek (Monroe)
Right Fork of Little Kanawha Headwaters
Rocky Marsh Run
Seneca Lake
Shavers Fork (Bemis)
Shavers Fork (lower)
Shavers Fork (upper)
South Branch (Franklin)
South Branch (Smoke Hole)
South Fork of Potts Creek
Spruce Knob Lake
Summersville Tailwaters
Summit Lake
Tilhance Creek
Tuscarora Creek
Tomlinson Run
Trout Run
Tuckhaoe Lake
Tygart Headwaters
Waites Run
Watoga Lake
West Fork Greenbrier River
West Fork Greenbrier River (railroad grade)
Williams River

Contact Information

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