Upper Mud River Wildlife Management Area

(1,425 acres) Lincoln County. The area is located approximately 12 miles south of Hamlin on county Route 7 (Upper Mud River Road). The terrain is steep and 90 percent is covered by oak-hickory forest, with hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, raccoon, grouse, squirrel, rabbit and waterfowl. The major fish species in the 306-acre lake are muskellunge, largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and channel catfish. Two boat launch ramps are situated on the area and boat motors are limited to 10 horsepower. No camping is allowed. Owned by the Lincoln County Commission. Managed by WVDNR.