Castleman Run Lake Wildlife Management Area
| Castleman Run Lake Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
Castleman Run Lake | |
Location of Castleman Run Lake Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia | |
| Location | West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°09′38″N 80°31′56″W / 40.16056°N 80.53222°W |
| Area | 486 acres (197 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 940 ft (290 m)[3] |
Castleman Run Lake Wildlife Management Area is located on 486 acres (197 ha) near in Brooke and Ohio counties near Bethany, West Virginia.[2] The moderate slopes are covered with mixed hardwoods, brushy vegetation, and open fields. The WMA is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Bethany on Castleman Run Road.
Hunting and fishing
Hunting opportunities, limited by the small size of the area, include deer, raccoon, squirrel, turkey, and grouse. Fishing opportunities includes largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, muskellunge, tiger musky, northern pike, and trout. Boating, with electric motors only, is permitted on the small lake. Camping is prohibited at this WMA.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Castleman Run Lake Wildlife Management Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ a b "Castleman Run Lake WMA page". WV Division of Natural Resources. Retrieved August 5, 2008.
- ^ Google Maps Castleman Run Lake WMA
- ^ "West Virginia Wildlife Management Areas". West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on April 15, 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2008.
