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Jeremy’s Run (VA) – Trout

Posted on: Thursday, March 26th, 2009 in: < 2 hours from DC, In Shenandoah, Summer Trout, Trout, Virginia

 

Basics:
Where: Jeremy’s Run, Northwest Shenandoah Park, Virginia
When: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 (afternoon)
Water Temperature:   42°F
Permits: Virginia state permit and trout stamp
Catch: None (saw plenty)
Access: Good access from skyline drive via Jeremy’s run trail.  Also accessible from the bottom of the park.

Holmes Run (VA) – Trout

Posted on: Saturday, March 7th, 2009 in: < 1 hour from DC, < 2 hours from DC, Inside the Beltway, Trout, Virginia

 

Basics:
Where: Holmes Run, Virginia (Inside the Beltway), downstream of Columbia Pike.
When: March 7, 2009 – afternoon
Water Temperature:   44°F
Permits: Virginia fishing permit and trout stamp.
Catch: 3 rainbow trout, about 9″
Access: Excellent access with a path along the stream; waders are helpful but not necessary.

Accotink Creek (VA) – Trout

Posted on: Saturday, March 7th, 2009 in: < 1 hour from DC, < 2 hours from DC, Inside the Beltway, Trout, Virginia

 

Basics:
Where: Accotink Creek, Virginia.  Upstream of the tennis courts at the Audrey Moore Recreational Center.
When: March 7, 2009 – Early afternoon
Water Temperature:   42°F
Permits: Virginia fishing permit and trout stamp
Catch: None
Access: Very good, with great parking and even restrooms.  Highly recommend waders (hip are fine).