Stonewall Jackson Lake | |
Coords: | 39.0033°N -80.4739°W |
Basin Countries: | United States |
Area: | 2630acres |
Pushpin Map: | West Virginia |
Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of the reservoir in West Virginia. |
Stonewall Jackson Lake is an 2630acres impoundment on the West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. The lake is a flood control project of the Pittsburgh District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers and named for Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a native of Lewis County.[1] Stonewall Resort is located along the lake's shore. Facilities provided by the Corps of Engineers included a visitors center with public restrooms, a hiking trail, and fishing access.
Downstream towns and cities protected by the lake include Weston, Clarksburg, Shinnston, and Fairmont, all in West Virginia
The lake is a popular spot for largemouth bass fishing.[2] A list of fishing species in the lake include:
Trout is stocked in the lake's tailwaters.