Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report - December 17, 2025

Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report - December 17, 2025

The local stocked trout streams are low, clear and fishable. The DWR continues to stock rainbows, browns and some tiger trout in streams throughout Virginia. Check their website for the latest stocking schedule.

Nymphs are working well on these streams with a Murray's Classic 9ft 5X leader or Murray's Trout Nymph Leader 9ft 5X..

  • Perdigon Nymph in olive or french, size 14
  • Olsen's Blowtorch Barbless Nymph in Peacock
  • Bead Head Prince Nymph size 14
  • Murray's Dark Stonefly Nymph size 14
  • Cress Bug size 14
  • Squirmy Wormie size 10

Holiday Hours: 
December 12/24 closing at noon
December 12/25 to 12/30 closed for vacation (online orders will be fulfilled) 

The Skyline Drive has been closed in the Shenandoah National Park due to inclement weather so if you are planning a trip to the Park, check their website or social media post for updates on road closures. As of this report, mile post 0-65 has reopened. The native brook trout streams are cold so don't expect alot of action.  

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.

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

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