hawks nest lake....????'s

[thrillbilly]

Could you guys give me a little info on this lake ????

I heard the road down to the ramp was a little dicey....Is that true ????

Also is the fishing any good ????

Thanks for any info

[MonarkMcFaster]

I am also wanting to know, I have never been there but thinking of going. I do know that a guy told me it was a gravel road down the mountian that was narrow.

[krblazer202]

Hi guys ..first let me tell you I haven't been there eather but do work with a couple guys that have and from what I hear they really like it , Not sure what time of year there went but they caught a lot of smallies they did tell me that if you go up river you you have to start watching out for rocks and make sure you stay in the channel . If you go let me know how you did I be going up there sometime in the spring. Hope this helped

[wvbassmaster]

i didn't know anything about this place.where is it located?

[MonarkMcFaster]

It is up at Hawks Nest, The access road is somewhere around anstead and the road drops over the hill. It is supposed to be really good smalmouth fishing.
Acording to the WV DNR:

Fayette County
Hawks Nest Lake

Lake Hawks Nest Lake


Acres 250


Directions Hawks Nest Lake is a 250-acre impoundment on New River in Fayette County, managed as a part of Hawks Nest State Park. It is accessible from U. S. Route 60 and County Route 60/2 near Ansted. The lake can be reached by aerial tramway from Hawks Nest Lodge to the marina at the bottom of the New River Gorge.


Description The lake was built in 1936 with a maximum depth of 60 feet and an average depth of 25 feet. A gravel road provides access to the lake. Bank fishing access is limited because the right-of-way for the railroad tracks parallels a major portion of the lake and access is prohibited. A concrete boat ramp is available in addition to boat rental. Special boating regulations are posted on the area. Camping is not allowed.


Fishery Hawks Nest Lake provides a warmwater fishery for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, rock bass, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, carp, hybrid striped bass and white bass. Channel catfish and flathead catfish are taken on minnows, night crawlers, worms, and natural baits. Deep-running lures, crayfish, worms, and hellgrammites are popular baits for black bass. Spring fishing for crappie with jigs and minnows is excellent. Hybrid stripers can often be seen chasing schools of shad on the surface during warm weather.


National Forest National Forest Stamp is not required


Boating Unlimited horse power


Camping No camping allowed


Spring Trout Not stocked with trout


Fall Trout Does not receive Fall trout stocking


Live Minnows Live minnows may be used as bait


Night Fishing Night fishing is allowed