Teter Creek Lake is a small, peaceful 32-acre lake in Barbour County, the centerpiece of a wildlife management area in the hills of north-central West Virginia. Stocked with trout in the cooler months and holding bass and panfish year-round, it’s a quiet, family-friendly spot for bank fishing, paddling and tent camping – the kind of unhurried little lake locals love.
This guide covers Teter Creek Lake: the fishing, the WMA and camping, and access. It’s part of our growing West Virginia Lakes Database.
Teter Creek Lake at a glance
- Surface area: ~32 acres in the Teter Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area
- Location: Barbour County, north-central West Virginia (near Belington & Philippi)
- Top fish: stocked trout (seasonal), largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie
Fishing Teter Creek Lake
Teter Creek is a pleasant mixed fishery: it’s stocked with trout in the cooler months, and holds largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish and crappie through the year. A West Virginia fishing license (and trout stamp in season) is required. The small size and easy bank access make it a good lake for kids, beginners and anyone after a relaxed day of fishing.
The WMA, camping and recreation
The surrounding Teter Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area offers a campground, picnic areas and quiet, no-wake water suited to canoes, kayaks and small johnboats. It’s a low-key destination for camping, fishing and wildlife watching in the rolling Barbour County countryside, without crowds or development.
Getting there and what’s nearby
Teter Creek Lake is near Belington and Philippi in Barbour County, north-central West Virginia, within easy reach of Elkins and Buckhannon. The historic covered bridge at Philippi and the Tygart Valley are nearby.
Know before you go
- Fishing license: required (plus a trout stamp during the stocking season).
- Small & quiet: no-wake water – ideal for paddling and bank fishing.
- Best seasons: spring and fall for stocked trout; summer for bass and panfish.
Frequently asked questions
What fish are in Teter Creek Lake?
Stocked trout in the cooler months, plus largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish and crappie year-round.
Can you camp at Teter Creek Lake?
Yes – the Teter Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area has a campground and picnic areas on the quiet, no-wake lake.
Where is Teter Creek Lake?
In Barbour County, north-central West Virginia, near Belington and Philippi.
Related: explore the small lakes of West Virginia, or head back to the West Virginia Lakes Database.
