Shoreline fishing available. Proceed three miles east of Weston on U.S. Route 33, then take County Route 15 another three miles. Handicapped fishing is available near the launch ramp from an old roadbed. Shoreline access is also available at the Upshur County end of the lake by traveling five miles on County Route 7 from Route 33. Turn off U.S. Route 19 onto County Route 50 and go five miles to Wildcat.
Road parallels stream for about one mile.
A concrete grouted walkway parallels the stilling basins below the dam. Access the area by using I-79 exit 59 and following signs to Sutton Dam. Fishing available from atop the stilling basin wall at base of dam. Located near Cowen 16 miles east of Birch River. Shoreline fishing available.