Elk River
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11-Jul-18
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Conditions
: Elk River Numerous catches of nice Muskellunge from the Elk, Mud and Guyandotte reported by anglers. Muskie anglers are finding success using large spinners (both single and double bladed), jerkbaits, and topwater early and late. Water levels are beginning to stabilize for float trips after a very turbulent spring. Good catches of a variety of fish species have been reported from anglers floating and wading. Reported by: West Virginia D.N.R |
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Steep hills, ridges and benches dominate the area, which is bounded by
Elk River
and Sutton Lake. Mature
hardwood forests cover portions of the area. The 1400-acre
Sutton Lake,
and Elk River provide excellent fishing. Anglers may catch
largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, walleye, channel catfish, bluegill and
crappie in the lake. Elk
River has all these warm water species, plus muskellunge, and the tailwaters are
stocked with trout. Accommodations are provided for the physically disabled angler and Class Q
hunter. Corps of Engineers campgrounds at Bakers Run, south side of the lake, and at Gerald R.
Freeman area on the north side provide camping facilities, while marina
facilities are located at Bee Run, the north side of the lake and at the camping
areas.
Access: Exit 67 of I-79 at the Flatwoods interchange and travel south on state Routes 4
and 19. Go approximately two miles to secondary Route 15 and proceed east
following DNR signs to the Holly River section. Access also from state Route
19/40 by turning east onto state Route 17, go 3.7 miles southeast of Sutton and
follow DNR signs to the Elk River section.
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