Fish Report for central Virginia (VA) and the Charlottesville Area
James River:Water levels are low but are floatable. Smallmouth are in their fall feeding pattern and very aggressive. (this applies to largemouth too in local lakes). We’ve been trying out some great new flies including the Wiggle Worm and Seaducer in red and white. They are taking fish consistently. Trip on oct 10 got 25 fish for half day trip.
Rose River:Fishing has been steady for trophy trout on this private section. Book now as fall spaces are filling fast. Fish the deeper holes with the usual suspects including San Juan Worm, PT flashback, Prince, or Thin Mints. Water levels are low but fishable. Pools are holding most fish.
Meadown Lane on the Jackson River:Stocked mid September and fishing ok even with low water. Really need RAIN! Stoneflies are an important food source here so fish some patterns like Coffee Stone, Poxy biot stone, and Pat’s Stone.
Moormans River, Special Regs:Planned stocking mid October when water levels come up. Subscribe to our RSS feed to be notified when we post the stocking.
Blue Ridge Moutain Streams:Fishing here is good when you find fish. Attractor patterns on top. Fish hopper droppers until you find the color/fly they want. Water levels are actually holding well.
Harrisonburg Spring Creeks:Not currently fishable due to water levels. This information will change as soon as it rains.
Chesapeake Bay:Reports are that there are a lot of schoolie stripers holding outside the bay and staging. Should be a week or two untill they come in. This warm week will delay things slightly. Lots of Reds and Specs on the move. Contact us for booking info with our guides in that area. Most rates are $350/day.
