Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report - December 24, 2025

Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report - December 24, 2025

Happy Holiday & Happy New Year!  This will be the last stream report for 2025.  The fly shop will be closed December 25-30 but online orders will be fulfilled periodically. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you in 2026.  

The stocked trout streams are doing well.  The DWR continues to stock rainbows, browns and some tiger trout in streams throughout Virginia. Our local streams are low and clear but definitely fishable. Passage Creek in Fort Valley off of Rt. 678 near the Elizabeth Furnace Campground was just stocked last week. Big Stoney Creek west of Edinburg was stocked about two weeks ago.  For the latest schedule visit the DWR website.

Nymphs and small streamers seem to be working best. My recommendations for this week include:

  • Mr. Rapidan Bead Head Nymph size 14
  • Murray's Dark Stonefly Nymph size 12
  • Olsen's Blowtorch Barbless Nymph size 16 (Peacock)
  • Cress Bug size 14
  • Casual Dress Nymph size 12
  • Murray's Marauder size 12 (olive, black or brown)

The native brook trout streams are low and cold so there is not much action occurring on them. If you are so inclined to try your luck on these streams, use small nymphs.  The Skyline Drive going through the Shenandoah National Park closes during bad weather, so check their website or social media pages for updates on closures.

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. Some dates are close to being full so don't delay on signing up.

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

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