Dry River (to include Skidmore Fork)

Articles on this site are out of date since some go back to 2006. Regulations and property ownership may have changed since publication. It is your responsibility to know and obey all regulations and not trespass on private property.

April 22, 2020

Dry River Overview

Here is the overview of the Dry River I wrote for the NVTU

April 22, 2020

Trout Hike – Dry River (VA – Lower Section)

The Dry River is one of my favorite waters within a reasonable distance of Northern Virginia

February 9, 2009

Trout Hike – Dry River (VA – Middle)

The Dry River has good pools and active trout – even in late summer.

February 11, 2008

Trout Hike – Dry River (VA – Upper)

Need a trout fix in the middle of summer?

July 9, 2008

Trout Hike – Skidmore Fork of the Dry River (VA – Middle)

Heading downstream from the parking lot reveals a dramatically different section

June 9, 2008

Trout Hike – Skidmore Fork of the Dry River (VA – Upper)

It’s a long hike that leads to a short, pleasant meadow stream under the dam

June 4, 2008

Trout Trip: Skidmore Fork (Above Switzer – VA)

The lower Dry River paralleling Route 33 is heavily fished – but the upper holds more promise…

February 13, 2006

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