Trout Streams Fly Fishing Report - August 28, 2024
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The stream levels are holding up well in the Shenandoah National Park and I'm getting some good fishing by coming into the streams from the Skyline Drive. See the notice below about some trail closures in the Shenandoah National Park. Ants and beetles are working well on these streams. Recommended flies include: Murray's Flying Beetle, Mr. Rapidan Ant, Parachute Black Ant all in size 16. If you need help on access to the streams, stop by the fly shop or get my book Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park. I find I do better by fishing late morning or evening hours when the water temperature is just a little cooler than the afternoon hours.
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A notice from the Shenandoah National Park on trail closures so plan accordingly.
A section of Dark Hollow Falls Trail in the central section of Shenandoah National Park will be closed for repairs for about two weeks beginning August 27, 2024. Sections of the trail have washed out and poses a fall risk for hikers.
The Dark Hollow Falls Trailhead is at mile 50.5 on Skyline Drive. The popular trail draws the attention of hikers for its scenic waterfall and proximity to Big Meadows. Rose River Trail, which features several waterfalls including Dark Hollow Falls, will not be affected by the closure. Hikers will still be able to access Rose River Trail but will not be able to ascend Dark Hollow Falls Trail. The Skyline Drive Trailhead for Rose River Trail is mile 49.4.
Shenandoah’s trail crew will begin work on August 27, 2024, and hope to complete work by September 10, 2024. The washed-out sections of the trail do not allow a safe way to circumvent the area so this section of the trail will remain closed while crews work to repair the trail.
A trail closure was issued for Story of the Forest Trail, located in the Big Meadows area, August 10, 2024, following a damaging wind-rain event associated with Hurricane Debbie. A bridge on the trail has completely washed out, and trail crews are working to provide a temporary crossing so the trail can be reopened.
