Bear Rock Lakes Wildlife Management Area
| Bear Rock Lakes Wildlife Management Area | |
| West Virginia Wildlife Management Area | |
 Bear Lake, one of three lakes in the WMA
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| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ohio |
| Coordinates | 40°04′53″N 80°32′07″W / 40.08139°N 80.53528°WCoordinates: 40°04′53″N 80°32′07″W / 40.08139°N 80.53528°W |
| Area | 242 acres (98 ha) |
| Management | Wildlife Resources Section, WVDNR |
| Owner | WVDNR |
| For public | Hunting, fishing Day use only, no camping |
| IUCN category | V |
| Nearest town | Valley Grove, West Virginia |
  Location of Bear Rock Lakes Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia
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Bear Rock Lakes Wildlife Management Area is a 242-acre (98 ha) protected area located in Ohio County, West Virginia, about 8 miles (13 km) east of Wheeling. The terrain at Bear Rock Lakes is rolling hills covered by a combination of hardwood forest and open fields.
From Valley Grove on U.S. Route 40, turn south on Valley Grove Road. Follow Valley Grove Road about a mile. Immediately after passing underneath I-70, turn left on Bear Rock Lane. Follow Bear Rock Lane to the wildlife area.
Hunting opportunities include rabbit, waterfowl, deer, squirrel, and turkey. The WMA contains four fishing lakes, 8-acre (3.2 ha) Bear Lake, 4-acre (1.6 ha) Rock Lake, 3.4-acre (1.4 ha) Baker Lake, and 0.5-acre (0.20 ha) Wood Pond. Fishing opportunities in the Bear Rock Lakes include stocked trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. Bear Lake has a handicapped accessible fishing trail. Boating, with electric motors only, is permitted on Bear Lake. Wood Pond is designated for Class Q licences only. Fishing with minnows is prohibited.
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