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Moncove Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Monroe County West Virginia
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| Oak-hickory forest covers most of the 775
acre area, which ranges from gently rolling hills to steep mountain
sides with elevations from 2,503 to 3,100 feet. Old fields and
wildlife openings are scattered throughout the area. Hunting
opportunities are best for deer, turkey, squirrel, grouse, rabbit and
waterfowl. Moncove Lake, 144 acres, provides warmwater fishing for
largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. Boat motors are
restricted to 5 horsepower or less. All recreational facilities are
part of Moncove Lake State Park,
which is located along state Route 8/2 that circles the lake, and
hunting is prohibited within this area. Fifty campsites and the
recreational facilities are maintained by the DNR Parks and Recreation
Section. A camping fee is charged. Owned by WVDNR. |
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Directions:
Access the area by following state Route 3 from Union east to Gap Mills
and taking state Route 8 for six miles.
For more information visit the
West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
web site.
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