Copyright 2009 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Smith River Virginia
The Smith River is one of Virginia's best tailwaters but
little is known about its fine headwater fishing for native
brook trout. Of course this is two completely different
types of fly fishing and anyone fishing the Smith River
would have to choose one or the other for the day. We
will focus on the tailwater which is the main attraction of
the Smith.
As you can tell from the fog in the pictures above, the
water comes out from under Philpott Dam at a cold
temperature year-round. When you fish this tailwater it is
imperative that you check on the discharge schedule
and that you are always well aware of the water level.
The water can rise two or three feet very fast. There are
warning horns but you also need to know the schedule
in order to know where and when to fish.
There is a three mile long "Trophy Trout Water" section
downstream from the mouth of Town Creek. The state
requires single, barbless hooks in this section. Although
the river has both brown and rainbow trout, most of the
trout are browns.
Seasons:
The fishing season is year-round and trout can be taken
year-round.
Spring:
Springtime brings about the best hatches and dry fly
fishing for the year.
Summer:
Fly fishing Smith River during the summertime is an
excellent time to fish the tailwater because the water
stays cold on the hottest days.
Fall:
The brown trout spawn in the fall and this provides the
best opportunity for catching a large trout.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Smith River
Where and when to fish the Smith River is strictly
determined by the tailwater releases. (Click Here To
Continue)
The Smith River is one of Virginia's best tailwaters but
little is known about its fine headwater fishing for native
brook trout. Of course this is two completely different
types of fly fishing and anyone fishing the Smith River
would have to choose one or the other for the day. We
will focus on the tailwater which is the main attraction of
the Smith.
As you can tell from the fog in the pictures above, the
water comes out from under Philpott Dam at a cold
temperature year-round. When you fish this tailwater it is
imperative that you check on the discharge schedule
and that you are always well aware of the water level.
The water can rise two or three feet very fast. There are
warning horns but you also need to know the schedule
in order to know where and when to fish.
There is a three mile long "Trophy Trout Water" section
downstream from the mouth of Town Creek. The state
requires single, barbless hooks in this section. Although
the river has both brown and rainbow trout, most of the
trout are browns.
Seasons:
The fishing season is year-round and trout can be taken
year-round.
Spring:
Springtime brings about the best hatches and dry fly
fishing for the year.
Summer:
Fly fishing Smith River during the summertime is an
excellent time to fish the tailwater because the water
stays cold on the hottest days.
Fall:
The brown trout spawn in the fall and this provides the
best opportunity for catching a large trout.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Smith River
Where and when to fish the Smith River is strictly
determined by the tailwater releases. (Click Here To
Continue)
| Type of Stream Tailwater/Freestone Stream Species Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Brook Trout (Wild and Stocked) Size Medium width - 15 mile long tailwater Location South Central Virginia Nearest Towns Martinsville Season Year-round Access: Good Fishing License State of Virginia Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear Water Release Info: (540) 629-2432 |
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