Stocking Trout Pond for Fall-Winter 2023-24
/We are going forward with plans to stock the trout pond again this year if the fishing community again through as they have done in past years.
Read MoreWe are going forward with plans to stock the trout pond again this year if the fishing community again through as they have done in past years.
Read MoreThe Trout Pond limit has been removed, keep all you catch. Fishing on the pond is restricted to Wintergreen property owners and their guests; a WPOA fishing permit must be displayed.
Updates on the rules will be posted here and in the WSC email newsletters. WSC membership is not required to sign up for our newsletters. Sign up for the free fishing newsletters here.
Read MoreThe 2024 Wintergreen Trout Tournament on Trout Pond in Stoney Creek on Saturday, May 4, starts at 8:30 am and ends at 11:30 am; prizes will be awarded at noon. No pre-registration is needed.
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Read More2023 marked the 10th Anniversary of the WSC.
Read MoreWintergreen Sporting Club members will offer free classes again this fall. There will be classes on the water for beginners and non-beginners.
Read MoreThanks to Paul and Renee for opening up their wonderful home for this event. Most of the party was on their back deck and patio next to extensive open space between their house and pond next to the greens on the Tuckahoe Nine 7th and 8th greens.
Read MoreAbout 50 anglers and dozens more spectators showed up in beautiful weather to compete in the fifth annual Wintergreen Trout Fishing Tournament put on by the Wintergreen Sporting Club and the Wintergreen Property Owners Association on April 29th.
Read MoreThe Wintergreen Sporting Club is pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Trout Fishing Tournament.
Read MoreSome 90+ people came out for the Wintergreen Sporting Club’s 2022 annual meeting on November 4th.
Membership continues to grow. Treasurer Jerry Gress reported there were 295 paid members of the club, six months earlier the club had 238 members. There are about 590 subscribers to the club’s free-to-everyone emails. Gress has agreed to serve as treasurer for another year.
In brief,...
The archery group's lead, Mike Capps, said 2022 was their most active year ever. See his report here.
The biking group also had a very active year, with 17 rides over 26 weeks. Tim Jordan, the biking group lead, said he noted that more riders turn out when dining is part of the ride.
Water levels again kept the boating group from getting on the rivers more often than they would like, said interim lead Ron Cote. The two trips that were held in 2022 filled all of the outfitters' allowed spaces.
Fishing has four co-leads–Chris Corish, Ron Cote, Marty Echols, and Jerry Gress. The group's fly fishing classes were again a big hit this year, as were the fishing conclaves, which Chris Corish called "rolling cocktail parties." The fishing group's management of the trout pond, which includes a stocking in the spring and fall both now along with feeding the stocked fish, is going well. There were three fishing tournaments this year–spring, early summer, and a fall bass tournament.
Shooting has two sub-groups--shotgun, and rifle & pistol. Jerry Gress leads the shotgun group with weekly shoots on Fridays which has about seven men and women regulars. Anyone wanting to try it will be welcome. The rifle and pistol group lead is Jim White, shooting almost every Monday morning at Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club.
The WSC social committee’s fall dinner at Tuckahoe Clubhouse was well received. In addition to the fall and spring dinners that this group manages, in 2022 the WSC Social Group held its first summer social on Sunday, June 26 at Tuckahoe Clubhouse.
More text can go here about the dinner
Lenlee Corish was the creative mastermind behind the unique centerpieces at the fall annual meeting.
Use the form below to register for any of these classes.
Wintergreen Sporting Club members will be offered three free classes this spring. There will be two classes on the water for beginners on two different days, and one class on the water for non-beginners.
From October 1 through May 31, the state's Department of Wildlife Resources will stock nearly one million catchable-size trout into 200 waters throughout Virginia. See the state's "all about trout" webpage HERE
Two pond-side, hands-on classes for those new to Fly Fishing
led by John Tani and Bruce Henderson
• Saturday, September 24th, 9 to 11 am at Trout Pond - capacity 6
or
• Thursday, October 6th, 9 to 11 am at Trout Pond - capacity 6
One pond-side, hands-on Non-Beginner Fly Fishing class led by Tim Hess and Al Simpson
• Thursday, October 6th 3:30 pm to 5 pm at Long Pond - capacity 8
Notes regarding these classes:
• Everyone is asked to bring their own fly fishing equipment to outdoor classes. Participants in the beginner's classes may not own equipment; we are asking beginners to try to borrow a friend’s rod if they don't have one. We have a few “loaner” rods and please make a note on the registration form if you need gear.
• These classes are being offered to WSC members only and are being taught by WSC members at no charge. Please refrain from inviting non-members to these classes.
• And, most importantly, thanks to John Tani, Bruce Henderson, Tim Hess, Al Simpson, and Mike Fisher for offering their talent, time, and patience to instruct our classes.
Questions? Email Chris Corish
We will confirm your registration in a few days.
A team of volunteers talked up the club at the resort's Summer KIckoff event on the mountain on Sunday afternoon, May 29. The outreach effort was coordinated by WSC officer Robin Pullen (far right), with able assistance from other WSC leaders such as (left to right) Tim Jordan, Mike Capps, John Morgan, and Jim White
Saturday, April 30th. Registration at 2:30 PM, Fishing starts at 3 PM. Wintergreen Valley Trout Pond. Rain Date, Sunday, May 1st.. There are no restrictions on who can fish. Everyone invited.
Read MoreFishing on Trout Pond started up again on November 12th and the photos here show just a few of the happy anglers having a great time.
Read MoreWintergreen Sporting Club members will be offered one of four free classes this spring. There will be two classes for beginners on two different days, and one non-beginner class. These free classes are only for WSC members.
Read MoreThe threat of showers did very little to dampen the turnout at the 2021 Wintergreen Fall Bass Fishing Tournament with some 19 registered competitors showing up on October 16th to fish The Ponds of Wintergreen.
Read MoreAll Wintergreen Sporting Club members as well as all Wintergreen property owners, and their relatives and guests, are welcome to participate in this fun tournament.
Read MoreThe WSC monthly conclave in September held on the deck at Stoney Creek Bar & Grill drew a good crowd.
Read MoreThis all-volunteer Wintergreen group is focused on biking, shooting, archery, hiking, boating, and fishing in and around Nelson County, Va.
Wintergreen Sporting Club membership ($25 a year per person) is limited to Wintergreen property owners and their adult family members. Memberships are also available for local residents not owning Wintergreen property if they are sponsored by a Wintergreen property-owning WSC member. Join here
Email the club at info@wtgsportingclub.org
Wintergreen Sporting Club • info@wtgsportingclub.org • P.O Box 282, Nellysford, Virginia, 22958 USA
The Wintergreen Sporting Club is an independent, all-volunteer nonprofit organization serving the Wintergreen community. WSC is not formally affiliated with Wintergreen Resort or the Wintergreen Property Owners Association.