55 acre fresh water oasis in the highlands

The wildlife management area contains 388 acres offering small game, waterfowl, and bow hunting; however, hunting is limited by the area’s small size. The lake’s 55 acres provide warm-water fishing for large-mouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish. Fishing pier accommodates wheelchairs. Boats may use electric motors only. A walking trail circles the lake and picnic tables are available.

Just off of the parking lot is the newly installed WV Tourism Swing.

The land is currently operated by the WV Division of Natural Resources.

Big Ditch Lake
Cowen, West Virginia 26206

Telephone: 304-924-6211