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Fly Fishing the Jackson River Virginia
The Jackson River is a large stream in comparison to
most of the small, mountain and spring creek streams in
the state of Virginia. It's almost a hundred-feet wide in
one area. The stream flows into Lake Moomaw. It's water
consist of some large pools with moderate flows, with
long runs and some short sections of riffles. The river
doesn't fall at a steep decline but it provides enough
drop in elevation to keep the water flowing good in most
areas. It is probably the state of Virginia's most popular
trout stream.
There's a three mile long stretch of special regulation
water located between two put and take sections of
water. The stream is heavily stocked and has some very
large holdover brown trout. Brown trout also move out of
Lake Moomaw during the fall to spawn in the river.
Larger brown trout can be caught at that time. During the
Winter and early Spring, large rainbow trout move out of
the lake to spawn in the river, providing some early
season action.
Angie is standing on the bridge to the Warwich House, a
mansion that has stood from the pre-civil war era. It is
now Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast.
Season:
Trout can be caught year-round.
Winter:
Some large rainbows can be caught during late winter
that move upstream from Lake Moomaw.
Spring:
Springtime is considered the best time for fly fishing the
Jackson River because of the large aquatic insect
hatches.
Summer:
The water can become marginal during the hot summer
but it is usually fishable.
Fall:
Fall is the best time to hook a large brown trout.
Fly Fishing Guide to Jackson River
Fly fishing the Jackson River requires a variety of
methods and techniques depending on the season.
(Click Here To Continue)
The Jackson River is a large stream in comparison to
most of the small, mountain and spring creek streams in
the state of Virginia. It's almost a hundred-feet wide in
one area. The stream flows into Lake Moomaw. It's water
consist of some large pools with moderate flows, with
long runs and some short sections of riffles. The river
doesn't fall at a steep decline but it provides enough
drop in elevation to keep the water flowing good in most
areas. It is probably the state of Virginia's most popular
trout stream.
There's a three mile long stretch of special regulation
water located between two put and take sections of
water. The stream is heavily stocked and has some very
large holdover brown trout. Brown trout also move out of
Lake Moomaw during the fall to spawn in the river.
Larger brown trout can be caught at that time. During the
Winter and early Spring, large rainbow trout move out of
the lake to spawn in the river, providing some early
season action.
Angie is standing on the bridge to the Warwich House, a
mansion that has stood from the pre-civil war era. It is
now Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast.
Season:
Trout can be caught year-round.
Winter:
Some large rainbows can be caught during late winter
that move upstream from Lake Moomaw.
Spring:
Springtime is considered the best time for fly fishing the
Jackson River because of the large aquatic insect
hatches.
Summer:
The water can become marginal during the hot summer
but it is usually fishable.
Fall:
Fall is the best time to hook a large brown trout.
Fly Fishing Guide to Jackson River
Fly fishing the Jackson River requires a variety of
methods and techniques depending on the season.
(Click Here To Continue)
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| Type of Stream Freestone Species Rainbow trout (Stocked with holdovers) Brown trout (Stocked with holdovers) Brook trout (Lake/Stocked with holdovers) Size Medium to Large Location West Central Virginia Nearest Towns Covington Season Year - round Access: Fair Special Regulations Yes, one three mile long section Non-Resident License State of Virginia Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Coming Soon Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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