Maury River Virginia
Copyright 2010 James Marsh
Fly Fishing The Maury River Virginia
The Maury River varies from fast, white water to more
moderately flowing smooth water. It has some sections
of slow moving pools, so the type of water changes
depending on the location. It flows through the Goshen
Pass Scenic Area in western Virginia in the Alleghany
Highlands. This river appears to be the perfect trout
stream but it apparently gets a little too warm in hot
weather to support a lot of trout. It also doesn't seem to
have many wild trout although it may have a very few
streambred trout. It is heavily stocked during the winter
months. I would think it would only have a limited
number of holdover trout. The water gets low and the
summer heat takes its toll on most of the trout. Of
course, many are caught shortly after the river is
stocked. It's known more for its fine smallmouth bass
fishing that trout fishing. Fly fishing the Maury River can
be enjoyable at the right place and time.
The Maury River flows from Lake Merriweather for
about a total distance of thirty miles. It's a tributary of
the James River.. Route #39 follows much of river which
provides very easy access. Roads #631 and #633 also
follow the river. The easy access is both good and bad.
Good in the sense it is easy to get to the water and bad
in the sense too many anglers crowd the areas the trout
are stocked in and fishing can be more of a chore than
a pleasure, especially on weekends.
Season:
The season runs year-round
Winter:
Trout can be caught on warm winter days.
Spring:
Spring is the best time for fly fishing the Maury River.
Summer:
Summertime isn't a good time to fish the river because
the water can get very low and too warm.
Fall:
Fall is the best time for big browns.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
The Maury River varies from fast, white water to more
moderately flowing smooth water. It has some sections
of slow moving pools, so the type of water changes
depending on the location. It flows through the Goshen
Pass Scenic Area in western Virginia in the Alleghany
Highlands. This river appears to be the perfect trout
stream but it apparently gets a little too warm in hot
weather to support a lot of trout. It also doesn't seem to
have many wild trout although it may have a very few
streambred trout. It is heavily stocked during the winter
months. I would think it would only have a limited
number of holdover trout. The water gets low and the
summer heat takes its toll on most of the trout. Of
course, many are caught shortly after the river is
stocked. It's known more for its fine smallmouth bass
fishing that trout fishing. Fly fishing the Maury River can
be enjoyable at the right place and time.
The Maury River flows from Lake Merriweather for
about a total distance of thirty miles. It's a tributary of
the James River.. Route #39 follows much of river which
provides very easy access. Roads #631 and #633 also
follow the river. The easy access is both good and bad.
Good in the sense it is easy to get to the water and bad
in the sense too many anglers crowd the areas the trout
are stocked in and fishing can be more of a chore than
a pleasure, especially on weekends.
Season:
The season runs year-round
Winter:
Trout can be caught on warm winter days.
Spring:
Spring is the best time for fly fishing the Maury River.
Summer:
Summertime isn't a good time to fish the river because
the water can get very low and too warm.
Fall:
Fall is the best time for big browns.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
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| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brook Trout (Stocked with some holdovers - some native brook trout in the small headwater tributaries) Brown Trout (Stocked with some holdovers) Rainbow Trout (Stocked with some holdovers) Size Medium Location Western Virginia Alleghany Highlands Nearest Towns Goshen Season Year-round Access: Very Good Non-Resident License State of Virginia Weather National Weather Service Link Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies |
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