Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report - March 11, 2026

Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report - March 11, 2026

Within the last week we have had some great days on the native brook trout streams in the Shenandoah National Park. For the best water levels come into the streams from the upper reaches off the Skyline Drive. For more information on the streams and hatches, see the book Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park. We saw some mayflies and caddisflies this week.

Recommended flies for this week:

  • Mr. Rapidan Dry size 14
  • Mr. Rapidan Delta Wing Caddis, Tan size 14
  • Mr. Rapidan Bead Head Nymph size 14
  • Murray's Olive Caddis Pupa, size 14
  • Mr. Rapidan Soft Hackle Nymph, Olive size 14
  • Perdigon Nymph, Olive size 14

A dry fly/dropper rig is recommended if you are familiar with it. Use a Murray's Mountain 6ft 5X Leader with the flies above.  Fly rods that are 6.5ft to 7.5ft long that handle a 3-weight fly line are recommended for the small native brook trout streams. Check out our Fly Rod/Reel Combos

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Now let's talk about the stocked trout streams. The local stocked trout streams are clear and at excellent water levels. Big Stoney Creek west of Edinburg was stocked last week and I expect Passage Creek in Fort Valley to be stocked within the next week. 

Anglers are having success with these flies.

  • Perdigon Nymph size 12
  • Holo Point Jig, Barbless in size 14
  • Newburys Pale Morning Dun size 14
  • Casual Dress Nymph size 8 or 10
  • Murray's Tungsten Marauder olive or black size 10

Check out the VA DWR website for the latest streams to be stocked.

 

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