Sleepy Creek Lake
Sleepy Creek Lake is a 205-acre lake inside Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area in Berkeley County. It is a quiet, remote lake known for bass, panfish and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Stocked since 1989
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Myers PointRampMain southern access with ramp, off Sleepy Creek RoadDirections ↗
- Sleepy Creek WMA rampsPublicThree access points with ramps, parking and restrooms. Two have fishing piersDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WV DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Sleepy Creek Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Sleepy Creek Lake ↗Local tips
- Only electric motors are allowed, so bring a trolling motor.
- Access is by gravel road and the area is remote, so bring supplies.
- Average depth is about nine feet, so fish weedy shallows and edges.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.