Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report - February 17, 2026

Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report - February 17, 2026

The local stocked trout streams are clear and fishable in most areas.  There is still some ice in the slow moving areas but that should disappear in the next few days.  Just use cautious getting to the streams. Passage Creek in Fort Valley is a good stream to fish as it has two sections--Delayed Harvest (cannot take fish out) and a put and take area. It is easily accessible and there is plenty of parking along Rt. 678. There are many streams getting stocked throughout Virginia, so check the stocking schedule before heading out.

Recommended Flies for this week:

  • Tungsten Bead Marauder size 10 in black
  • Mr. Rapidan Bead Head Nymph size 12
  • Tungsten Jigged Hares Ear Nymph size 14
  • Perdigon Nymph in Olive size 14
  • Jigged Squirmie Wormie

 

The native brook trout streams in the Shenandoah National Park still have snow around them making it hard to hike/walk into the streams.  I recommend giving them a little more time to thaw out. 

We are currently booking for Spring 2026 Mountain Trout Fly Fishing Schools and Guided Trips. 

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.

Interested in a Guided Trip?? Learn more and call us to book....540-984-4212

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