stocked 650 pounds of rainbow trout in the Summersville Dam tailwater of the Gauley River June 6. “The goal of the stocking is to provide increased summer trout fishing opportunities in the ...

“The one goal, as we draw the lake down, is to have a range of 250 to 700 CFS, a good fishing level through ... raft the Gauley River below Summersville Dam each season. There are ways for ...

The lake, which is located south of Summersville in Nicholas County, is a hub for fishing, boating and rock ... water is released from the Summersville Dam leading to top-tier rapids on the ...

when you think about trout fishing, you think of the high mountains--but along the Gauley River, the water stays plenty cool enough to sustain a trout population thanks to Summersville Dam.

The river is particularly challenging and popular in September and October, when water is released from the Summersville Dam, creating ... National Recreation Area. Fishing: Because of its ...

as the lake is drained far below its typical winter level for inspection and maintenance work on the Summersville Dam. Every 10 years, the lake is drawn down an extra 55 feet so that the dam’s ...