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Bear Creek Lake is a Reservoir in Cumberland, Virginia.

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Bear Creek Lake is a 42-acre impoundment located entirely within the 16,000-acre Cumberland State Forest. Outdoor enthusiasts will find many opportunities to pursue the activities they love at the park or the state forest. The species composition consists of largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie, and channel catfish. There is also a handicapped-accessible pier available at Bear Creek Lake.

Fishing Description:

Largemouth bass

The bass fishery at Bear Creek Lake is in excellent condition. Six years have now passed since the lake and fishery renovation and bass sizes reflect an almost new lake phenomenon. Department samples indicate a healthy population with many fish over 15 inches and good numbers of young fish entering the system. Density of largemouth bass is average for Southside Virginia waters and anglers should enjoy a very active fishery at Bear Creek.

Panfish

For angler seeking something besides largemouth bass, Bear Creek also provides home for bluegill, redear sunfish, and black crappie. Bluegill is the predominate panfish species with good numbers and good sizes of fish in the population. Fish over 8 inches are not uncommon but most of the population is in the 5-7 inch range. Redear sunfish are also common at Bear Creek but there numbers are roughly 1/3rd those of bluegill. Redear have good potential to reach 10 inches and above but have not done so at this reservoir yet. Black crappie are also present but in limited number and size.

Channel catfish

Channel catfish are stocked annually at 10 fish per acre to provide an alternative fishery to Bear Creek Lake anglers.

Facilities and Parks:

The park offers camping, restroom facilities, swimming beach, boat rentals, and many other amenities.

Camping:

Bear Creek Lake State Park
22 Bear Creek Lake Road
Cumberland, VA 23040
Phone: (804) 492-4410

34 Electric/water sites; gravel parking area; can hold various equipment up to 20 feet; accepts outlets 20 and 30-amp current.

35 Electric/water sites; gravel parking area; holds equipment up to 35 feet long; accepts 20 and 30-amp current; all located in Campground B.

13 TENT - Tents only. No hookups. Gravel parking area; tent pads and natural surface for setting up tent.

Boat Ramp:

Bear Creek Lake has a single lane concrete boat ramp near the dam.

Directions to Lake:

The park is about 4.5 miles northwest of the town of Cumberland. From U.S. Route 60, go west on Route 622 and south on Route 629 to the park entrance.

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