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Lake Stephens Marina

178 fishermans lane, Surveyor, WV 25932
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In Raleigh County, West Virginia, Lake Stephens Campground & Marina serves boaters on Lake Stephens, a 272-acre mountain lake within a county park. The marina provides 130 rental docks plus five overnight docks for boaters seeking boat slips and dockage. A summer launch is at the marina, while the winter launch sits past the dam. It also supports day trips with fuel, bait, refreshments, and boating and fishing supplies.

Anglers can fish from a boat wherever boats are permitted on the lake, with species listed from bluegill and catfish to walleye and bass. Kayak and paddleboard rentals expand options for getting on the water, and storage is available for those crafts. The surrounding park also includes hardwood forest and recreation opportunities such as hiking and camping. Contact Lake Stephens to arrange dockage or launch plans.

Features

  • Rental boat dockage
  • Overnight dockage
  • Boat launch access
  • Paddle craft rentals
  • Boat fishing access

Amenities

  • Fuel
  • Parts & Accessories
  • Slips & Dockage
  • Rentals
  • Fishing

Why book with us

  • Reserve rental dockage for your boat
  • Use overnight docks for extended lake stays
  • Launch at the marina during summer
  • Fish permitted waters from a boat
  • Rent kayaks and paddle boards

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in West Virginia?

In West Virginia, you must be at least 18 to rent a personal watercraft; for other motorboats, legal operating age depends on horsepower and supervision. Under 58 CSR 25, unsupervised operation generally begins at 15. Ages 12 through 14 may operate a motorboat up to 10 horsepower alone, but a person over 18 must be aboard for a higher powered motorboat. Personal watercraft operators ages 12 through 14 need someone 18 or older aboard.

Under West Virginia Code §20-7-12b, operators born on or after December 31, 1986, need a boating safety education certificate, subject to listed exceptions. Rental operators may set their own minimums, so confirm the age requirement when booking.

Source: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (apps.sos.wv.gov)

Do you need a boating license in West Virginia?

Yes, for many operators. In West Virginia, anyone born on or after December 31, 1986, must carry a boating safety education certificate when operating a motorboat or personal watercraft. Operators generally must be 15; ages 12 through 14 may operate with a person over 18 aboard, or operate a motorboat of 10 horsepower or less without an adult. A renter without a card must complete the facility’s safety orientation and receives a temporary certificate valid for the rental period; personal watercraft cannot be rented to anyone under 18. Exemptions include qualifying visitors, commercial operators and eligible recent boat purchasers. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources administers the program.

Source: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (wvdnr.gov)

What are the best places to go boating in West Virginia?

West Virginia’s best boating choices are its large mountain reservoirs and contrasting river corridors. In the Mountain Lakes region, Summersville Lake offers expansive water and more than 60 miles of shoreline, while Stonewall Jackson Lake is suited to pontooning, kayaking and paddleboarding. In Mountaineer Country near Morgantown, Cheat Lake is a reservoir used for motorboating, waterskiing and wakeboarding. For moving water, the New River and Gauley River offer everything from family oriented upper New River trips to challenging whitewater in the New River Gorge area.

Source: West Virginia Department of Tourism (wvtourism.com)

What are the most popular boating destinations in West Virginia?

West Virginia’s most popular boating destinations include Summersville Lake, Sutton Lake, Cheat Lake, Tygart Lake, Bluestone Lake and Beech Fork Lake. Summersville draws boaters with broad water, long shoreline and cliff scenery; Sutton offers quiet coves and room for waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing; and Cheat Lake near Morgantown is known for motorboating, paddling and watersports.

Tygart Lake near Grafton combines boating with swimming, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Bluestone Lake by Hinton is suited to boating, fishing, tubing, paddleboarding and swimming, while Beech Fork Lake near Huntington offers pontoon, fishing boat, canoe and kayak options.

Source: West Virginia Department of Tourism (wvtourism.com)

Location

178 fishermans lane, Surveyor, WV 25932

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