Conaway Run Lake is a clear, deep little 30-acre lake in central Tyler County, West Virginia – the centerpiece of the 630-acre Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area, stocked with trout in spring and offering bass, bluegill and catfish year-round, plus primitive lakeside camping. Quiet and wooded, it’s a peaceful fishing-and-camping spot in the hills south of Middlebourne. This guide is part of our growing West Virginia Lakes Database.
Conaway Run Lake at a glance
- Surface area: ~30 acres
- Depth: average ~13 ft, maximum ~33 ft (deep for its size)
- Location: Tyler County, West Virginia, about 10 miles south of Middlebourne
- WMA: 630-acre Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area
- Top fish: trout (stocked), largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish
How deep is Conaway Run Lake?
Conaway Run is small but surprisingly deep, averaging about 13 feet and reaching roughly 33 feet across just 30 acres. That depth keeps the water cool enough to hold stocked trout into spring while supporting a healthy warm-water fishery the rest of the year.
Fishing Conaway Run Lake
The lake is stocked with trout from February through May and also holds largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. A West Virginia fishing license is required (with a trout stamp for trout). A small boat ramp provides access, and because it’s a compact fishery, only electric motors are allowed – ideal for canoes, kayaks and small johnboats.
Camping and the WMA
The Conaway Run Lake WMA covers 630 acres of hardwood forest and brush, with ten primitive campsites (vault toilets and well water), a 100-yard shooting range, and hunting for deer, turkey and small game. It’s a genuine get-away-from-it-all spot for a fishing-and-camping weekend. There’s no developed swim beach.
Water level and getting there
As a small WMA lake, Conaway Run holds a stable pool. It’s in central Tyler County, about 10 miles south of Middlebourne, in northwestern West Virginia. Sistersville, the Ohio River and North Bend State Park are in the broader region.
Know before you go
- Fishing license: a West Virginia license (and trout stamp) is required.
- Electric motors only: a quiet, compact lake.
- Camp & fish: ten primitive WMA campsites with vault toilets and well water.
Frequently asked questions
What fish are in Conaway Run Lake?
Stocked trout (February-May), plus largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish.
How deep is Conaway Run Lake?
It averages about 13 feet and reaches roughly 33 feet at its deepest, across about 30 acres.
Can you camp at Conaway Run Lake?
Yes – the WMA has ten primitive campsites with vault toilets and well water.
Where is Conaway Run Lake?
In central Tyler County, West Virginia, about 10 miles south of Middlebourne.
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