Copyright 2010 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Madison Run Virginia
Madison Run is one of the little brook trout streams in
Shenandoah National Park that is quite different from
most of the others. This one is not on a steep decline in
its lower or middle section. Only the upper section falls
of the mountains at a steep declination but it is too
small to fish. The best fishing is in the middle and lower
sections of the stream.
You can access this stream from the bottom where it
exits the park, or from Skyline Drive. The access from
Skyline is not recommended. It's a very long way to
where the stream is large enough to fish. The bottom
access is fairly easy. The trail is a fire road that's not on
a steep decline and provides relatively easy hiking.
Fly fishing Madison Run for the wild brookies is fairly
easy. The stream runs quietly between Austin and
Furnace mountains. The water can get low in the
Summer and early Fall and make approaching the little
trout unnoticed more difficult.
Normally, standard generic and attractor fly patterns will
work fine. The trout are not usually very picky. You may
want to use terrestrial imitations during the late Summer
and early Fall. Imitations of ants, beetles and
grasshoppers may be the best choice at that time.
Season:
The season runs year-round
Winter:
Trout can be caught on warm, winter days.
Spring:
Spring is the best time for fly fishing Madison Run.
Summer:
Summertime is okay but the water tends to get too warm
during the hottest weather.
Fall:
Fall is a great time to fish the streams of Shenandoah
National Park.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
Madison Run is one of the little brook trout streams in
Shenandoah National Park that is quite different from
most of the others. This one is not on a steep decline in
its lower or middle section. Only the upper section falls
of the mountains at a steep declination but it is too
small to fish. The best fishing is in the middle and lower
sections of the stream.
You can access this stream from the bottom where it
exits the park, or from Skyline Drive. The access from
Skyline is not recommended. It's a very long way to
where the stream is large enough to fish. The bottom
access is fairly easy. The trail is a fire road that's not on
a steep decline and provides relatively easy hiking.
Fly fishing Madison Run for the wild brookies is fairly
easy. The stream runs quietly between Austin and
Furnace mountains. The water can get low in the
Summer and early Fall and make approaching the little
trout unnoticed more difficult.
Normally, standard generic and attractor fly patterns will
work fine. The trout are not usually very picky. You may
want to use terrestrial imitations during the late Summer
and early Fall. Imitations of ants, beetles and
grasshoppers may be the best choice at that time.
Season:
The season runs year-round
Winter:
Trout can be caught on warm, winter days.
Spring:
Spring is the best time for fly fishing Madison Run.
Summer:
Summertime is okay but the water tends to get too warm
during the hottest weather.
Fall:
Fall is a great time to fish the streams of Shenandoah
National Park.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
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| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brook Trout (Wild) Size Small Location Shenandoah National Park Nearest Towns Grottoes Season Year-round Access: Fair but hiking required Non-Resident License State of Virginia Weather National Weather Service Link Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies |
| Options For Selecting Flies: 1. Email us with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response. 2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need. 3. Call or email us with a budget for flies and we will select them and get them to you in time for your trip. Shipping is free in the U. S. Orders over $50 are shipped Priority Mail. |