Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report - December 10, 2025

Most anglers are concentrating on the stocked trout streams. The DWR is stocking streams with rainbows, browns and some tiger trout. The local stocked trout streams are low and clear but fishable. As we are experiencing some freezing weather, be careful along the edges of the streams on slippery rocks. Pack your heavy clothes and gloves and I recommend a change of clothes (just in case you fall in). The Fishpond Burrito Bag is handy to have at this time of year to keep your dirty waders/hippers in the vehicle. We are doing well with nymphs and streamers on a Murray's Classic 9ft 4X or 5X leader.

• Mr. Rapidan Bead Head Nymph size 14
• Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Nymph size 16
• Copper John, Zebra size 18
• Perdigon Nymph, French size 14, 16
• Cress Bug size 14, 16
• Murray's Heavy Hellgrammite, Black or Olive size 8
• Murray's Marauder, Black or Brown size 10

If you plan to try your hand at the native brook trout streams in the Shenandoah National Park, BE SMART about planning your trip. This time of year the weather can change unexpectedly in the Park, so be prepared for snow/ice/and cold temperatures. The Park service does close roads when bad weather is approaching. Check their website or social media posts for updates on road closures. 

Fly Fishing Schools

Prime Time to Fish for the Native Brook Trout is April & May when the hatches and water levels are ideal. Which is why we conduct our fly fishing schools during April and May.  Spring 2026 Dates are open for registration! Click links below for more information.

• Mountain Trout Schools conducted in the Shenandoah National Park --meeting at Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria, VA
• Mountain Trout Schools conducted in the George Washington National Forest--meeting at Murray's Fly Shop in Edinburg, VA

If you want to learn more about the native brook trout streams before next Spring here are some options.

• read the book Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park

Fly Tying Classes