Trout Streams Valley Report Kevin Little at South River Fly Shop says the South River in Waynesboro is in ideal shape, full of fish and some very nice trout are coming to nets. The South will have been stocked three times this year by the state, with fish averaging 9- to 12-inches. There have also been three private stockings of larger fish, 14- to 20-inches. Plus there are some huge holdover … [Read more...]

Virginia Saltwater Report by Dr. Julie Ball We endured yet another harsh winter, and now spring fever is rampant. But with water temperatures still lagging in the low forties, expect a late start to the much-anticipated arrival of the first species of the season, the croaker, flounder, bluefish, red drum and black drum. Tautog fishing is still pretty much the only game in town until the waters … [Read more...]

Freshwater Trout Streams Virginia trout have been stocked in nearly every eligible body of water, and though fishing is slow, the trout are well dispersed and should begin to hit in earnest as water temperatures reach 40 degrees and higher. To find out which streams have been recently stocked, call the Game Department at (434) 525-3474. Tommy Lawhorne at South River Fly Shop in Waynesboro … [Read more...]