Water flow: above average
Visibility: 30 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 57 Degrees F
Water condition: Slightly Turbid
Best time of day to fish: Anytime
Best stretch: All stretches are fishing the same.
Best access point: All access points are through the VDGIF designated public boat launches. All boat launches are currently clean and manageable.
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Tricos and caddis are around in the mornings and damselflies and dragonflies are still available for fish.
Fish species: Smallmouth Bass, Carp, Musky, Largemouth, Redbreast Sunfish, Rock Bass
Fishing season: March-September for Smallmouth, Carp, and Largemouth, Year-Round Musky
Nearest airport: Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 0X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 7 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line
The South Fork of the Shenandoah is one of Virginia's premier smallmouth bass fisheries. This river is very tame with rapids rarely hitting class II or even III. Most of the South Fork can be floated in a tube or canoe. Wading is difficult as there are very deep holes along the river and the only public access is at the VDGIF boat landings. Smallmouth Bass fishing is outstanding from March through September. ...
Weather looks good for some late day topwater fishing this week!
Detailed Forecast Columbus DayPatchy drizzle with a chance of rain. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 64. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. TonightAreas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind. TuesdayPatchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Tuesday NightClear, with a low around 43. Calm wind. WednesdaySunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind. Wednesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 48. ThursdaySunny, with a high near 74. Thursday NightA chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%. FridayA chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Friday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 37. SaturdaySunny, with a high near 56. Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 37. SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 60.
