Trout fishing is pretty limited in Virginia right now. The streams are so low that the state is stocking mostly lakes, few streams. That said, there are streams with enough water flow to sustain holdovers from last year. Here's three I have fished recently:
Read MoreI went on a float last Saturday (Aug.6, 2016) on the Shenandoah River's south fork with guide Brian Ailles of Mirimichi Fly Fishing out of Harrisonburg. It was an outstanding trip.
Read MoreAn update from Bruce Henderson on WSC's pond management activities such as the creel surveys and the trout pond aerator.
Read MoreWSC member and long-time Fly fisherman Allen Simpson provided the following update on the South River Delayed Harvest (DH) area trout fishing:
Read MoreWSC member Gordon Stewart caught this 4 plus pound beauty on a top water spinning lure on Sunday, May 29th in the early afternoon on the Pond by the horse farm, nearest to the intersection of Monocan Drive and Rodes Valley .
Read MoreA report on the May 25th meeting with Dr. Tom Shahady of Lynchburg College's Department of Environmental Science to discuss the next steps to take to enhance the health and management of Wintergreen's ponds in Stoney Creek.
Read MoreHooks and tying materials (fur, feathers, etc.) will be supplied during our course for all the flies we will be tying. Here are the basics:
Read MoreTaught by Mike Fisher, this all-day class for WSC members on fly fishing for trout class is aimed at both beginners and current anglers who wish to hone their skills. It's open to all WSC members.
Read MoreThe third annual class in Fly-Tying, taught by Mike Fisher and Al Simpson, starting in March.
Read MoreBased on member response, we have identified the South Fork Snake River, Idaho, as the first priority among members.
Read MoreBy Frank Meade One of the most convenient streams for Wintergreen Sporting Club members. The South River is spring fed which keeps temperatures relatively steady and makes for good fishing conditions year round.
Read MoreBy Frank Meade This is great trout water in an easily accessible, beautiful country/agricultural setting. Easy early morning drive from Wintergreen.
Read MoreBy Frank Meade Briery Creek Lake is a big time largemouth bass fishery with incredible structure. Multiple state records.
Read MoreBy Frank Meade The special regulated section of the Jackson River above Lake Moomaw in the Hidden Valley Recreation Area is a very special place for fly fishermen, especially those willing to walk 45 minutes or bike 15 minutes upstream to the special regulation area that starts above the swinging rope bridge.
Read MoreBy Frank Meade If you are all about catching fish, I would enjoy a nice paddle all the way to where the Piney meets the Tye. Fish that hole very hard. Drag some crank baits through the deep water retrieving upstream and hold on!!
Read MoreBy Mike Fisher The Rapidan River is a well known brook trout stream that has appeared in articles and books. It is fly fishing only with barbless hooks and is all catch and release. It has perhaps the largest brookies in the park (at least to 14 inches), but they are rarely seen or caught.
Read MoreBy Frank Meade I have fished this lake twice recently and drew several dozen strikes in the pads–but what is exciting is that some are not strikes but explosions.
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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.
