Trout Content
North Branch of the Potomac
One of the great fishing locations shared between Maryland and West Virginia
Rapidan / Staunton River Fishing Locations
Sadly, I had to take this book off the market. Private property owners shut down access to the Rapidan at the end of Richards Ferry Road. Tragic! It only required allowing folks to cross around 30 yards in a remote corner they owned to get to the public property. Since fishing the Confluence was the …
Dry River Overview
Here is the overview of the Dry River I wrote for the NVTU
Jackson River
CAUTION – Unresolved Kings Grant Issues! It seems like every landowner on the Jackson below the dam is arguing for a claim of ownership. Until this is all sorted out, I strongly recommend you avoid that section of the river. Fish in Hidden Valley only.
Northwest Branch
A stream close to the beltway!
Northwest Branch Overview
A long stream with some good spots after stocking.
Bass/Trout – Greenbrier Lake (MD)
Another really nice summer destination
Trout – Sideling Hill Creek Overview
In season, one of the best streams in Washington Count
Trout – Lower Rapidan (VA – Graves Mill)
After fishing the Staunton River, I had a little extra time so I thought I would wander up the lower section of the Rapidan to see how it had changed since the last time I visited. Even after the fairly dry summer, there was a decent amount of water still tumbling down the gentle slope that …
Trout – Rising Sun Pond (MD)
Another Kid Friendly (and restricted to kids/blind) small pond.
Trout Hike – Staunton River (VA)
I am starting to become anxious with the cold weather and looking back with longing at some of my last trout hikes of the fall. In preparation for my upcoming move to Wilmington, NC I’m making an effort to revisit my favorite places before Virginia becomes a long trip with a special purpose. One of …
Trout – North Prong, Lostland Run (MD – North Branch Feeder)
Well… this was a waste of my time… sort of.
Trout – South River (VA – Special Reg West Lot – Updated)
After the great experience on the east lot, this was a let down…
Trout – South River (VA – Special Reg East Lot)
I can’t believe I have ignored this section for so long…
Trout – Conway River (VA – Middle Section)
Always pleasant, easy walking path, good looking water.
Trout – Mossy Creek (VA – West Section)
The western section of Mossy is easy walking… like a park
Trout – Mossy Creek (VA – Middle Section)
The middle section of Mossy produces!
Trout – Mossy Creek (VA – East Section)
First of a three part series on this trophy trout water.
Trout – Beaver Creek (Fly Fishing Only – MD)
Tenkara was the tool of choice in the densely vegetated middle section.