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1. Beech Fork Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bluestone Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Burnsville Lake

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4. Cheat Lake

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5. East Lynn Lake, West Virginia

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6. Jennings Randolph Lake

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7. Lake Sherwood

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8. North Bend Lake

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9. Spruce Knob Lake

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10. Stonecoal Reservoir

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11. Stonewall Jackson Lake

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12. Summersville Lake

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13. Summit Lake

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14. Tygart Lake

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

West Virginia is home to some of the most beautiful nature in the United States, and its many lakes are no exception. They can be found scattered all throughout the state, and they offer the chance to enjoy almost any water-related recreational activity you can imagine, including fishing, boating, water skiing, and even scuba diving.

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West Virginia Weather by Month:

Month High (°F) Low (°F) Precip. (in) Conditions
January 35 18 3.0 Cold & Snowy
February 40 22 2.8 Cold & Snowy
March 50 30 3.5 Chilly & Rainy
April 65 40 3.8 Mild & Rainy
May 75 50 4.2 Pleasant
June 82 60 4.5 Warm & Humid
July 85 65 4.8 Hot & Humid
August 82 62 4.2 Warm & Humid
September 72 48 3.8 Mild & Pleasant
October 60 35 3.2 Cool & Crisp
November 45 28 3.5 Chilly & Rainy
December 35 18 3.0 Cold & Snowy

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