So, unless you live in the western part of the state this is going to be a bit of a drive, but its totally worth it. We recommend that you use Google Chrome for accessing our (or any) website. To participate in trout fishing and keep trout, anglers ages 16 and older require both a fishing license and a trout permit. Rules and regulations regarding trout fishing are available at businesses throughout the county. A variety of caddis and mayfly hatches keep the trout happy throughout the spring, summer, and fall and can provide for technical fly fishing situations. This is the deep pool where the River crosses the trail. Parking and angler access is only permitted along Route 922 and at the Route 58 bridge (unless an individual is a landowner or guest). Phone: 434-799-5270. Seasonal Catch and Release Only (October 1st until five days prior to the start of the Fee Fishing Season. That portion of stream within the G. R. Thompson WMA. Also do not forget about our other farm amenities such Theres good reason Hoover liked to fish here. Heritage Waters are closed on March 31. The rocky bottom produces nice riffles that hold trout looking to chomp on a nymph. Once youve located an area look for spots to park and hike into. Please be mindful of private land that is posted. Tinker Creek Roanoke County * The fee fishing areas are closed to angling from March 27 to 31. I woke at 5:30AM on Saturday morning, rolled out of bed and grabbed one of those fake scrambled eggs and toasted hash brown breakfasts in the lobby. We sell Rainbow;Brook & Golden Trout. 1980 et seq. "Designated Stocked Trout Waters" are stocked from October through May with catchable-sized trout. The mountains in Virginia have a sharper ascent than those in Pennsylvania. Nestled within the heart of the Blue Ridge Plateau, Carroll County boasts an ideal setting for fishing within many of its mountain streams. Please click on reservations to set up lessons or private guide services or contact Private Water. Hannah Run was a pathetic little stream kind of like Jeremys Run. land and DNR fishing easements. (A trout license is required in the Put-N-Take stocked sections of Smith River October 1 through June 15.) Fly Fishing Virginia's Big Stoney Creek and Little Stoney Creek near Edinburg, VA. Big Stoney Creek along Route 675 west of Edinburg in Shenandoah County is one of the finest stocked trout streams in Virginia. Madison County, DEC Region 7. If you need to army crawl to a plunge pool, go ahead. watch - it's easy to lose track of time. That portion of Venrick Run and its tributaries within Big Survey WMA and Town of Wytheville property. While the area of the Special regulation is not as easily accessible. Follow the Nicholson Hollow Trail it runs right next to the Hughes. To reach this stream, drive 15 miles west of Churchville on Route 250 and look for the Mountain Home Picnic Area on the right; a foot trail parallels the stream from the picnic area. Lake Witten, Cavitts Creek Park. Here anglers can try their luck fishing for stocked trout. A short time later I looked upstream to see three people standing by the stream. Virginia's rivers and streams offer a wide variety of great opportunities for trout fishing. Orange Lake Historical Peninsula is a one-of-a-kind waterfront property that is comprised of nearly two miles of shoreline, coupled with numerous homes, barns, and amenities that create a euphoric feeling of old Florida. The first family's residential cabin was known as the "Brown House" in contrast to their more famous residence, the White House. As a strictly on the fly, catch and release stream we create the ideal fishing conditions. 29, eventually heading back north towards the town of Graves Mill. Charlottesville resident, Max Meneveau, with a big rainbow on the South River in Waynesboro, Virginia. Both are updated after 3:00 pm each day fish are stocked. Do you have a favorite Virginia trout stream that didnt make this list? Even when the trout arent biting its still a great experience. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The special regulation section provides opportunity for anglers to catch trout year-round. No danger of getting lost. The landowners are very protective over their property, and they have brought several successful civil trespass claims against anglers. Fishing is a dangerous sport. The terrain takes a pitch downward and that is enough to allow the water to collect and form an intricate series of honey holes that you just have to experience. I started walking. I used two lures all day. I took a second and looked around at the steepness of the mountains around me. Bait allowed. These fee fishing areas also have the added bonus of being stocked numerous times a week throughout the season. Take Exit 1 off I-77. The summertime will generally bring lower flows of water where the trout get spookier than normal. The stream lies north of Stanardsville and can be reached by Route 615 from Graves Mill. DWR Fisheries Biologist, Steve Owens, hooked up at the Clinch Mountain Fee Fishing area. Stewarts Creek WMA is southeast of Galax on the east side of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The water is rich in the kind of natural trout food that produces trophy conditions. Only youth age 15 and under will be allowed to fish during that time period. Whitetop Laurel is a large trout stream located in Washington County near the town of Damascus. We did not know that and continued on farther north given the discussion in the books of the great fishing up by Corbin Cabin. The Corbin Cabin area is another Jeremys Run. The Smith not only provides great wade fishing opportunities but anglers with rafts or canoes can float the river to cover more water. A no-cost permit can be obtained from DWRs Go Outdoors Virginia website. 183 acres $2,350,000. Kudos to Rose River Farm!". There are also two stocked put and take sections of the Smith, providing diversity to the fishery with rainbow and brook trout. Within the first 50 yards on lower Staunton I ran into a stream gauge station. The upper end of this section can be reached by taking Route 614 south from Meadows of Dan, turning left on Route 602, and proceeding to Townes Dam. The Rapidan is about 20 feet in width in the lower section. Photo by Meghan Marchetti / DWR, By Alex McCrickard, DWR Aquatic Education Coordinator. I looked through the trees and sure enough, one of them had a fly rod. The entire watershed of the Hughes River is stunning in the fall; the orange and red of the oak and maple combined with the yellow of elm and poplar turn the banks of the river and nearby mountains to a landscape of fire against the crisp blue sky. Finally, the Douthat State Park fee fishing area provides opportunities to target stocked trout on the 60-acre lake and in Wilson Creek. Articles on this site are out of date since some go back to 2006. . Youll typically be catching fish in the 6-9 range. These consistent temperatures allow for the fast growth of brown trout residents, and its not out of the ordinary to catch something 20 or larger. All three roads have little turnouts where one can park and access the river. It winds up working out well because it leaves the native trout to people who are only interested in catch and release. That portion of stream and its tributaries upstream from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Brook trout are the only native salmonid to Virginia. I dont particularly like fishing streams paralleled by hiking paths as they often times translate to less favorable fishing conditions due to ease of access. #4 Madison County Lake. To determine the best places and times for your fishing trip, plan your visits around the 2021 Delayed Harvest stocking . Mark this spot as this is where you want to start fishing. Almost all the fish in the river are brookies with a few stocked brown trout thrown in. Streamer fishing can be productive in higher stained flows and anglers should look to fish hatches of sulphurs in the spring and BWOs in the fall and winter months. However, the seclusion of this river usually does not produce large crowds. South Fork Powell River Wise County. If you cant figure out exactly what nymph or dry the fish are looking for and present it just right, then youre going to have a long day. That portion of stream and its tributaries between the Townes Dam and the Pinnacles Hydroelectric Powerhouse. Terrestrials are the fly to use come summertime. There is some limited natural reproduction of rainbow trout, which is exciting to see. I cast again, this time to the left water seam and I felt the familiar tug of a brook trout. Because it is a spring fed river it stays cold on the warmest days and almost never freezes in the winter. The stream has good numbers of mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies, providing for exciting hatches and fly fishing opportunities. It is 105-acre lake and is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish, Catfish, Crappie and during the winter months, Rainbow Trout. There is also a concrete marker place by the state, warning those on horseback that horses are not allowed on the Staunton Trail. There are no fishing gear regulations on this river so fly fishermen and spin casters will be competing for space. At various spots throughout the state, you can expect to catch rainbow trout, brook trout, and brown trout. If youre looking for a monster try throwing a streamer or sculpin near the undercuts in the bank of the river. Contact: City of Danville, Director of Electric Division, Department of Utilities, P.O. Trout Fishing Virginia: Top 7 Spots for Trout Fisherman, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Best stream access is by Route 606 from Clifton Forge to the Clifton Forge Water Plant access road; anglers must park at the entrance and walk a half mile to the stream. While it's hard to go wrong looking for fishing spots, some are better than others. However, the windows were covered in morning mist leading me to believe that someone had spent the night in the state park with a state issued camping permit. Here only artificial lures may be used and there is a 9 minimum. Which means there is no way to rinse off. Box 3300, Danville, VA 24543. Click on any of the pins on the Madison County map or narrow your search by selecting a place type (e.g. The special regulation sections are located near the Buller Fish Cultural Station and one section is catch and release only. Springtime brings the crowds as well as rising fish. I figured Id be the first to wet a line. Again, thanks to the spring feeders the water will not freeze in water but the fish will slow down significantly. The author with a 21 brown trout caught on a large streamer while floating the Jackson River tailwater. This is the first large deep pool, followed by a long 45-degree waterfall. There are numerous designated stocked trout water sections, one catch and release stocked trout water section, and one fly fishing-only section that requires a free landowner permit, which can be found online at www.gooutdoorsva.com. 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The lower section of the Rapidan River at Graves Mill in Shenandoah National Park. Wild Brook Trout Of Madison County And Shenandoah National Park January 12, 2020 Michael Evanko Throughout 2019 I spent time researching the brook trout fishing opportunities in Shenandoah National Park. The view on Staunton Run as the sun was dropping over the mountain. If you only have one rod and its a 9 5wt then you can use that. Whitetop Laurel is a large trout stream located in Washington County near the town of Damascus. While stopping to eat a sandwich I watched several hiking parties wander along the stream, curiously looking at me wondering what I was doing all the way up in the woods fishing on such a small stream. The further away you are from people the better the fishing will be. Seasoned fishermen will attest to the vibrant quality of trout that can be hooked within Carroll County. Your continued support of the camp and it's mission are greatly appreciated. Below is a very affordable 2wt/3wt rod suitable for these types of situations. It doesnt matter if youre a beginner trout fisherman or a novice, these waters contain the best trout fishing VA has to offer. The months of September and October can be the best time of year to search for big browns on Whitetop Laurel as they get aggressive before the spawn. 626 (Shalom Road) Bridge. That portion of the stream from the head of Sugar Hollow Reservoir upstream to and including the portion within the Shenandoah National Park. It is your responsibility to know and obey all regulations and not trespass on private property. Access is available by a forest trail off Forest Road 51 or from the end of State Route 635. Fishing Trout Fishing Guide Youth-Only Stocked Trout Program The waters listed below have been designated by the Director and will only be considered Youth-Only Stocked Trout Waters from April 1 through June 15. Rose River Farm is the national home waters of Project Healing Waters, Beautiful Rose River Farm Brown Trout on size 20 Zebra Midge, Project Healing Waters' Jake Goodine catches a monster Rainbow. This is a fly fishing only section of river and only one trout above 20 may be retained per day. That portion of stream from the concrete dam at Buller Fish Hatchery downstream to the lower boundary of the Buller Fish Hatchery. That portion from the confluence of Colliers Creek upstream 2.9 miles to the confluence of North and South Buffalo creeks. This is the upper Hughes. The local fly shop is Mossy Creek Outfitter. 414 N. Main Street Madison County, VA 22727 Phone: 540-948-7500. a municodeWEB design. For more information on trout fishing in Virginia visit DWR's Trout Fishing Guide. While some specific fisheries have different rules, the general criteria for limits are a maximum of six (6) trout (kept) per day. $1,500. I made sure I had food and water to last me until dark and I headed up the trail along the Rapidan River. The easiest way to find these spots is by hopping on Google earth. Guided fly fishing trips to a number of private water within Virginia. us directly if you have any questions. There remains a section of catchable stocked trout water without special regulations through the village of Taylors Valley. Whitetop Laurel Creek This stream is up there with some of the best wild trout rivers in the entire Southeast. Access can be gained through Grayson Highlands State Park on Route 806 and 817 off U.S. Route 58. Copyright Locality, LLC | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | About | Contact. An early opportunity at select trout sites the Fall Catch-and-Release Fishing Season will open October 1 at locations marked with an asterisk (*) in the list below. 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