Recreation
Fishing - Rivers
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Pound River
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| Species Present |
Stocked Trout, Smallmouth, Rock Bass |
| Seasons |
All year. A trout license is required in designated stocked trout waters
from October 1 through June 15. |
| Access |
State Route 611 or 739 to special regulation area. |
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| Comments |
Special regulations exist below Flannagan Dam downstream to the confluence
with the Russel Fork River. Part of the North Fork of Pound and Pound Rivers
in Wise County are managed as a Delayed Harvest fishery |
| More Information |
Contact the Clinch Ranger District |
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New River
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| Species Present |
Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Redbreast
Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Musky, Walleye |
| Seasons |
All year. |
| Access |
State Route 94. |
| Camping |
New River Campground, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. This area
offers 16 campsites, picnic sites, and is adjacent to the New River Trail
State Park. |
| Comments |
Not only fishing, but lots of hiking and biking opportunities in a nationally
recognized scenic area! |
| More Information |
Contact the Mount Rogers National
Recreation Area. |
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South Fork Holston
River
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| Species Present |
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White
Bass, Musky |
| Seasons |
All year. A portion of this river is a designated stocked trout water
from October 1 through June 15 (trout license required during that time). |
| Access |
From State Route 670 and 650 west of Sugar Grove. |
| Camping |
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| Comments |
Special regulations exist for a portion of this river, see specific
regulations! |
| More Information |
Contact the Mount Rogers National
Recreation Area. |
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James River |
| Species Present |
Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Redbreast Sunfish, Muskellunge, Bluegill,
Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish
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| Seasons |
All year.
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| Access |
There are numerous access points developed and managed by the Department
of Game and Inland Fisheries. Please visit their web site for more information.
One point of bank fishing access on national forest is the Locher Tract, off
State Route 782, on the Glenwood Ranger District.
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| Camping |
Both primitive and developed camping available.
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| Comments |
Excellent fishing and floating opportunities!
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| More Information |
Contact the Glenwood/Pedlar Ranger
Districts. |
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St. Mary's River
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| Species Present |
Native Brook Trout |
| Seasons |
All year |
| Access |
Route 41, east of Steeles Tavern, Pedlar Ranger District. |
| Camping |
Primitive camping in the Wilderness. |
| Comments |
The St. Mary's River is characterized by sparkling cascades and waterfalls.
It lies in the heart of the St. Mary's Wilderness, and has recently been
the location of restoration activities mitigating for the effects of acid
deposition. For more information go to http://csm.jmu.edu/st.marys/
There are special regulations on this river! |
| More Information |
Contact the Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger
Districts |
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Jackson River
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| Species Present: |
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth
Bass, Rockbass, Chain Pickeral |
| Seasons |
All year. A portion of this river is designated stocked trout water from
October 1 through June 15 (trout licence required during this time). |
| Access |
Lower Jackson (below Lake Moomow), FS access point off State Route 605.
Upper Jackson (above Lake Moomaw), Hidden Valley access off Forest Road
241, Poor Farm access off Forest Road 623. |
| Camping |
The Hidden Valley Campground, Warm Springs Ranger District, offers 30
campsites with universally accessible restroom facilities. |
| Comments |
There are special regulations on the tailwater fishery of the Lower Jackson,
and also on the upper Jackson above Hidden Valley. This is a very scenic
river with a lot to offer the angler! |
| More Information |
Contact the Warm Springs (Upper
Jackson) or James River (Lower
Jackson) Ranger Districts. |
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Cowpasture
River
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| Species Present |
Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Chain Pickeral
|
| Seasons |
All year
|
| Access |
Walton Tract off State Route 625, Warm Springs Ranger District. Wallace
Tract off State Route 629, North River Ranger District.
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| Camping |
Primitive camping in the area.
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| Comments |
A beautiful river with wading and floating opportunities.
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| More Information |
Contact the Warm
Springs or North River Ranger Districts. |
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North River
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| Species Present |
Brook Trout, Stocked Trout |
| Seasons |
All year. A portion of the river is a designated stocked trout water
from October 1 through June 15 (trout license required during this time). |
| Access |
Forest Road 95 |
| Camping |
North River Campsite, North River Ranger District. This offers 18 campsites
near the North River Gorge, with restroom facilities. |
| Comments |
A portion of the North River from the base of Elkhorn Dam downstream
1.5 miles is managed as a Delayed Harvest Fishery, see fishing regulations
for specific dates and limitations. |
| More Information |
Contact the North River Ranger District. |
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Dry River |
| Species Present: |
Brook Trout, Stocked Trout
|
| Seasons |
All year, portion is designated stocked trout water from October 1 through
June 15 (trout licence required during these dates).
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| Access |
State Route 33
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| Camping |
Primitive camping available in the area. |
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| More Information |
Contact the North River Ranger District |
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Shenandoah
River
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| Species Present |
Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Rockbass, Redbreast Sunfish, Chain Pickerel |
| Seasons |
All year |
| Access |
Route 618 and 684 north of Luray. |
| Camping |
Primitive camping in the area. |
| Comments |
You have both the North Fork and South Forks to explore. Very scenic
float fishing opportunities. See fishing regulations for slot limits on
bass. |
| More Information |
Contact the Lee or North River Ranger Districts |
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