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Fly Fishing the Rapidan River Virginia
The Rapidan River is located in the northern part of
Shenandoah National Park. It is near Camp Hoover
named after President Herbert Hoover who used it as a
retreat. It is still preserved for use by U. S. Senators. The
camp is located near the headwaters of the Rapidan. It is
a brook trout stream with large boulders and deep pools.
The stream is under fly fishing only regulations. It is
considered the best trout stream in Shenandoah National
Park.
The middle and lower part or the Rapidan River can be
reached by your vehicle. Hiking in from Skyline Drive
takes about an hour and a half downhill. It is getting back
that is the problem for those who don't enjoy hiking.
All the trout, except a few stocker brown trout that move
upstream to enter the lower section of the river outside
the park, are brook trout. The brook trout probably
average from six to twelve inches. A rusty colored fly, the
Mr. Rapidan, was named after this stream.
Season:
Trout can be caught year-round in Shenandoah National
Park.
Winter:
You can catch trout in the Rapidan River in the winter on
nice warm days.
Spring:
Springtime is considered the best time to fish the river
because of the hatches.
Summer:
The water can become low during periods of hot weather
and low rainfall, but all in all, the fishing remains good
throughout the summer.
Fall:
Fall is certainly the most beautiful time to fish the river.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Rapidan River
Fly fishing the Rapidan River is a real treat for those that
enjoy small stream fishing. (Click Here to Continue)
The Rapidan River is located in the northern part of
Shenandoah National Park. It is near Camp Hoover
named after President Herbert Hoover who used it as a
retreat. It is still preserved for use by U. S. Senators. The
camp is located near the headwaters of the Rapidan. It is
a brook trout stream with large boulders and deep pools.
The stream is under fly fishing only regulations. It is
considered the best trout stream in Shenandoah National
Park.
The middle and lower part or the Rapidan River can be
reached by your vehicle. Hiking in from Skyline Drive
takes about an hour and a half downhill. It is getting back
that is the problem for those who don't enjoy hiking.
All the trout, except a few stocker brown trout that move
upstream to enter the lower section of the river outside
the park, are brook trout. The brook trout probably
average from six to twelve inches. A rusty colored fly, the
Mr. Rapidan, was named after this stream.
Season:
Trout can be caught year-round in Shenandoah National
Park.
Winter:
You can catch trout in the Rapidan River in the winter on
nice warm days.
Spring:
Springtime is considered the best time to fish the river
because of the hatches.
Summer:
The water can become low during periods of hot weather
and low rainfall, but all in all, the fishing remains good
throughout the summer.
Fall:
Fall is certainly the most beautiful time to fish the river.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Rapidan River
Fly fishing the Rapidan River is a real treat for those that
enjoy small stream fishing. (Click Here to Continue)
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| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brook trout (wild) Brown trout (lower section only) Size Small Location Central Virginia Nearest Towns Culpeper, Sperryville Season Year - round Access: Moderate Special Regulations Fly Fishing only. Catch and release below the bridge at Camp Hoover Non-Resident License State of Virginia Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Coming Soon Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |