Plum Orchard Lake Wildlife Management Area
From West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia
Plum Orchard Lake WMA (3,201 acres) Fayette County. To reach this area, exit the West Virginia Turnpike (I-77) at the Pax or Mossy interchange and follow state Routes 23 and 23/1. To access from U.S. Route 19, take state Route 15 from Oak Hill to Mossy then take state Routes 23 and 23/1. The topography consists of gentle to steep slopes covered in oak-hickory forests. Old revegetated strip benches with highwalls remain. Hunting is best for turkey, squirrel, raccoon and waterfowl. A 175-yard rifle range is available for shooters. Plum Orchard Lake, 202 acres, will please the angler with its good populations of sunfish, largemouth bass, channel catfish and crappie. Citation-size bluegill are frequently caught. Four boat launching ramps are located on the lake. Rustic camping facilities include 25 sites at Beech Bottom and 19 sites at the dam with centrally located wells and pit toilets. Camping areas are managed by DNR Parks and Recreation Section. Sewage disposal and water supply systems are available for mobile units. A nominal camping fee is charged. Owned by WVDNR.
WMA Maps: Topo Map (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=37.93972&lon=-81.21306), Aerial Photo (http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?S=12&T=1&lat=37.93972&lon=-81.21306)
