Adventure Outdoors Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 146

Lewis County, WV is a great place to fish with our two beautiful lakes which are sure to bring you a true West Virginia experience. It will be one of your most mem- orable fishing trips, with the breath-taking scenery and excellent fishing, which include channel catfish, crap- pie, large mouth bass, musky, small mouth bass, trout, walleye and more. Stonecoal Lake is home to some of the best musky fishing in the state. There are many different fish that make Stonecoal their home besides the ever-famous musky, including walleye, bass, trout, carp, and catfish - all furnishing fish up to trophy size. Currently holding two state records for muskies caught within her wa- ters, this is a MUST-fish spot for any avid fisherman. On the Lewis county side of the lake, there is a hand- icap accessible parking lot and fishing dock, as well as a boat ramp. LEWIS COUNTY, WV The Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park has more to offer than meets the eye. The Visitors Center beneath the Stonewall Jackson Dam is full of interesting displays and information from around the area. The foot of the dam is also an excellent fishing hole, especially for trout. There are many superb fishing spots/holes on and around the lake, allowing you to enjoy year-round fish- ing, so bring your boat or rent one at the marina. For the hunter in you, the park also offers public hunting lands, perfect for obtaining that trophy buck, squirrel, duck, bear or turkey. Not to mention that this park has some of the most picturesque scenery in our state. The park is also home to Stonewall Resort, The Briar Point Campground, and The Stonewall Marina. 144 | Summer 2017 | Adventure Outdoors