Big Wilson Creek
Virginia
Virginia
Copyright 2010 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Big Wilson Creek Virginia
Some anglers may get the name of this Virginia trout
stream mixed up because in its headwaters, it is usually
just called Wilson Creek. I guess that's because it isn't
so big in the upper areas of the stream. The upper
waters are not stocked but the lower section is. This is
another of the Mt. Rogers National Recreational Area
streams. It can be accessed from state road #817, an
unpaved road that follows the stream to its headwaters.
There's a special regulation stretch of water in its upper
parts that requires single hook, catch and release for
trout under a certain size. Make sure you check the
current regulations before fishing. Although there is
road access in the headwaters, we almost destroyed an
SUV traveling them. Fly fishing Big Wilson Creek can
take a toll on your vehicle.
We have fished this creek in several areas on three
occasions. It seems fairly easy to catch the stocked
rainbows in the lower section and not very difficult to
catch its native brook trout in the upper reaches. Like
all small mountain streams in this part of the South, you
can easily catch more bushes and trees than you can
catch trout. Other than that, if you can get a small dry
fly in the little plunge pools without spooking the
brookies, they will usually respond very well.
Season:
The season runs year-round
Winter:
Trout can be caught on warm winter days.
Spring:
Spring is the best time for fly fishing Big Wilson Creek.
Summer:
Summertime is okay in the higher elevations.
Fall:
Fall is a beautiful time to fish the stream.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
Some anglers may get the name of this Virginia trout
stream mixed up because in its headwaters, it is usually
just called Wilson Creek. I guess that's because it isn't
so big in the upper areas of the stream. The upper
waters are not stocked but the lower section is. This is
another of the Mt. Rogers National Recreational Area
streams. It can be accessed from state road #817, an
unpaved road that follows the stream to its headwaters.
There's a special regulation stretch of water in its upper
parts that requires single hook, catch and release for
trout under a certain size. Make sure you check the
current regulations before fishing. Although there is
road access in the headwaters, we almost destroyed an
SUV traveling them. Fly fishing Big Wilson Creek can
take a toll on your vehicle.
We have fished this creek in several areas on three
occasions. It seems fairly easy to catch the stocked
rainbows in the lower section and not very difficult to
catch its native brook trout in the upper reaches. Like
all small mountain streams in this part of the South, you
can easily catch more bushes and trees than you can
catch trout. Other than that, if you can get a small dry
fly in the little plunge pools without spooking the
brookies, they will usually respond very well.
Season:
The season runs year-round
Winter:
Trout can be caught on warm winter days.
Spring:
Spring is the best time for fly fishing Big Wilson Creek.
Summer:
Summertime is okay in the higher elevations.
Fall:
Fall is a beautiful time to fish the stream.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
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| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brook Trout (wild and native) Rainbow (stocked with some holdovers) Brown Trout (stocked with some holdovers) Size Small Location Southern virginia Nearest Towns Troutdale Season Year-round Access: Good Non-Resident License State of Virginia Weather National Weather Service Link Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies |
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