

Best for beginner divers, 1-5m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Pleasant Creek Backwaters, located within the Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area, provides a series of quiet inlets near Tygart Lake. This freshwater site is suitable for beginners, offering shallow depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres with an average of 3 metres. Snorkellers can access the water from either the shore or a boat. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility varies between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly, reaching 21-27°C in summer and dropping to 0-4°C in winter. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential entanglement hazards in the area. Facilities at the site include parking and toilets.
39.22430, -79.94450
Pleasant Creek and Doe Run Impoundments provide good bank fishing.
Located in Barbour County, Philippi, WV.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 5m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners.
The depth ranges from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Yes, entry to the water is possible from both the shore and a boat.
The primary hazard identified at this freshwater site is entanglement.
Pleasant Creek Backwaters in Philippi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pleasant Creek Backwaters in Philippi typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.