A perfect imitation of the ubiquitous dragonfly built with a compelling yet simple approach. We have been getting lots of good reports from customers fishing the stocked and the wild trout sections. (Virginia has chosen this management plan due to the private property in Taylor's Valley.). 11/02/21 The stream is a little high but okay. In addition to above, American March Browns and Slate Drakes have started hatching. 8 Trout Stream Destinations to Try in 2021 | Virginia DWR Catching a cooler full of seatrout can sometimes be downright easy. The levels are on the wise due to current rain but it should fall out soon. , 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November 19, 2019 by Gary Alan. Fish the wild trout section.Good hatches are taking place.09/18/20 The creek is in good shape andwe continue to get good reports mostlyfrom the wild trout section.10/07/20 The stream levels are fine andtrout are being caught in good numbersby our customers in both sections.10/21/20 The river is stocked and lots oftrout are being caught in the sectionalong the old railroad track.11/07/20 We have received several goodreports from customers recently. There are also plenty of Light Cahills that hatch in late May and June. From the leafy banks of Whitetop Laurel Creek to the cloud-nestled high country of Mount Rogers to the ridgelines above Burkes Garden, Southwest Virginia is home to some of the most memorable portions of the legendary 2,190 mile footpath. Whitetop Laurel Creek at Konnarock, VA - USGS Water Data for the Nation Important Inventory Page Hydrograph Alert No IV or field vist data is available Monitoring camera There are no cameras currently available at this monitoring location. Whitetop Laurel Creek Virginia - Bing Maps United States. A freshwater fishing license and National Forest Permit is needed to fish the two special regulation sections. The pH of the water is good and there are several mayflies and caddisflies that reside in the creek that you wouldn't expect to find in most Eastern Appalachian mountain freestone streams. I've had more springtime success with a #12 Early Brown Stonefly and a #12 Quill Gordon Spinner than most other drys. The Gray Ghost. Its a beautiful, medium size stream with the typical run, riffle, pool type water that flows down the mountain. Listen for calls from all directionsthe sounds of Carolina chickadees ring through the forest. 19/15/21 Stream levels are in okay shape again with clear water. By the way a good place to stay is the Apple Tree Bed and Breakfast operated by Debbie and Les Smith in Damascus and while you are in the area, stop by the Barter Theater in Abingdon, VA. Grass Lake, MI Weather Forecast | AccuWeather Virginia Creeper Trail: Damascus to Whitetop, Virginia Creeper National Recreational Trail, Appalachian Trail: Buzzard Rock via Beech Mountain Road, Elk Garden to Buzzard Rock via Appalachian Trail, Pond Mountain Trail to Pond Mtn, Stone Mtn, and VA-NC-TN Tri-point, Appalachian Trail: US-58 Summit Cut to Mt. Whitetop Laurel Fishing and Viewing Area | Virginia DWR Whitetop Laurel Creek is one of the best Virginia trout fishing streams - perfect for Virginia trout adventures whether . It provides access to some very good fly fishing water. Follow US 58 East for 10.5 miles to Beaver Dam Ave in Damascus. As a fly fisherman, I'm going to tell you something that I shouldn't. I hate to publish this. Fish this combination with confidence, and a long 12-foot spring creek-style leader, well into the low water of fall. I spent a morning on Whitetop and a major tributary, Green Cove Creek, with Zac Stovall of FeeldTrips Outdoors in Damascus. occurring. This hatch is never concentrated but well worth imitating. Virginia Creeper Trail (276-783-5196). Even with the added traffic, many large wild trout swim in the Straight Branch area. Because of the prolific nature of the winter stonefly hatches, pay close attention to the possibility of good mid-winter dry-fly fishing during periods of low water and warmer weather. Fishing on Whitetop Laurel Creek Southwest Virginia While fishing the put-and-take waters is generally reliable only during the stocking season (October through June 15), the special regulation areas offer excellent fishing opportunities throughout the year. It began as a Native American footpath, used by Daniel Boone and later became the Virginia-Carolina Railroad running from. So you need a rod with a little give.. It flows off the mountain down to the Virginia Creeper area. By Tim Barefoot How to make a double tackle. Good hatches of Blue Quills, BWOs, Quill Gordons, Hendricksons, Little Black Caddis and Little Brown stoneflies. The creek is located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, so there are lots of other activities nearby if you want to make a day of it. Prince beadhead nymphs work year-round there. 02/18/23 Stream levels are high but will fall out fast. D183-ML Sold On December 14, 2021 2 Beds 2 Baths 1080 Sqft 2.900 Acres $235,000 Sold Enjoy all amenities of Laurel Creek and the Damascus area with this sweet mountain cabin offering easy access and frontage on Whitetop Laurel Creek. The Silver Shadow. 04/14/22 Conditions remain good. Good hatches are taking place. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 19 min to complete. Beautiful scenery whitetop station down to Damascus. We received two good reports from customers fishing this past week. 12/15/21 The stream is a little low but we are still getting good reports from customers. Weather, flows are worthy. Both streams will make you understand why the long drive to this area of the state is well worth it. This stretch has excellent pocketwater fishing. Learn to tie Barr's Damsel with master tier Charlie Craven. 06/12/22 The stream is near a normal level and mostly clear. The Yellow Sallies start a couple of weeks later and hatch into the first of July. But as pristine as the setting is, the Virginia Creeper Trail runs along much of the stream, making it one of the most accessible wild trout fisheries in the state. Our midges and winterstoneflies are working good.02/01/21 The stocked section is turningout a lot of trout. We received two good reports from customers fishing yesterday in the wild trout section. The stocking schedule for Washington county including the Whitetop Laurel can be found at the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. An official website of the United States government. At Taylor's Valley, a road-accessed section of hatchery-supported water divides the two special-regulations areas. The mayfly hatches, including the Blue winged Olives, occurs for a long period of time and will provide some of the best fishing. Theres a Laurel Creek close to the Whitetop Laurel Creek that I will mention just to avoid any confusion. Basically, you can fish plunge-pool type water all day, year-round here. There are some great hatches.06/09/20 The stream is in good conditionin all respects with levels a little belownormal and lots of hatching insects.06/21/19 The stream levels are a littlelow but trout are being caught in goodnumbers on some good hatches.07/03/20 Good numbers of trout arebeing caught in both sections, wild andstocked, of the stream.07/13/20 Conditions are still okay. Stovall says he prefers a 3-weight fly rod with a 7-foot, 6-x leader for Whitetop and Green Cove Creek. The hatch last about a month from the lower to the higher elevations. They normally hatch from about the first of May through June. More than 6 miles of the creek are designated as wild-trout waters. Trout are being caught along the stocked section and wild trout sections. You can still fish along the banks of the road. The ride starts high and descends to Whitetop Laurel Creek, crossing numerous trestles along the way. The Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, a unit of the University of California Natural Reserve System, is an ecological reserve and biological field station in Santa Clara County, California.It is located on 3,260 acres (13.2 km 2) in the Diablo Range, northwest of Mount Hamilton, at 1,500 ft (460 m) elevation.. Lots of BWOs, Midges creams and sculpin streamers are working good. Terrestrial season begins as early as May on Whitetop and its tributaries. From there you can hike up and down the stream as there are no trails in this area. The special regulation sections of Whitetop Laurel have parking areas, restroom facilities, and information postings provided by the U. S. Forest Service at the top portion of the upper special regulation area and the ending portion of the lower area. Experience this 11.6-mile out-and-back trail near Damascus, Virginia. little BWOs and other insects hatching. During the winter cold-water period, the best flies imitate the nymphs which dominate the trouts diet as this time of year. Spicebush and eastern tiger swallowtails are easily visible as they cruise the paths, while smaller butterflies, like eastern-tailed hairstreak, require a more careful look. 07/08/21 The stream is a little low but we continue to get good catch reports from customers fishing the wild trout section. You will see the trout go nuts over the spinner falls late in the afternoons. These can hatch into March. Group campsites available. Both streams will make you understand why the long drive to this area of the state is well worth it. Months of dry weather had left Beaverdam almost devoid of good trout-prospecting flows, but we decided to try it anyway. 1. + Legend Monitoring Location Active Monitoring Locations 5 km 3 mi If under a $100 order requiring Priority mail is a charge of only $8.10. Whitetop Laurel Creek - Fly Fisherman Wind Gusts 5 mph. Whitetop Laurel Creek flows from Mt. Beetle, grasshopper and ant patterns are favorites in the summer months. A #12-14 Letort Hopper followed by a #14 Epoxy TransparANT dropper is highly effective. At other times the trail crosses trestles, some of which are more than 500 feet high and afford insanely beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Mahagony Duns start hatching in late August and last for about two months. Brown, rainbow and brook trout. Within the special regulation sections of Whitetop Laurel the stream is managed as catch and release, in addition to a single hook artificial lure only regulation. The fishing is great. Washington County - Fish Virginia First Fishing Holes If you want to catch gator trout consistently, youve got to target them. Quill Gordons, blue quills, little black caddis, BWOs, little Brown stoneflies and Hendricksons/red quills. Numerous wild rainbow trout are found in Whitetop, a rarity in the Southeast; and also a surprise in a stream where whirling disease has been detected but mostly held in check. The creek runs through dense rhododendron thickets with old white pine towering over the creek banks. We received two more good reports from customers this past week. There are outfitters like the Virginia Creeper Bike Shop who will rent out bikes and provide shuttle service to the trailhead for a very reasonable fee. The Metis Heritage of the Sizemore Family - Multiracial Stovall agrees with the biologist about the length and girth of Whitetops browns. Marion, VA 23454 You can pick up your areas local edition at over 11,000 marine specific businesses, retail outlets or big box stores. A National Forest Permit is required on some sections of the stocked portion of stream. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 54 min to complete. It should drop down verysoon.01/17/21 Conditions are good. Virginia's Whitetop Laurel Creek ranks as one of the finest natural wild trout streams in the Southeastern U.S. Paralleled for long sections by both the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the Virginia Creeper Trail, the creek offers backcountry adventures within a 15-minute drive of Interstate 81 in southwestern Virginiaone of the major transportation arteries in the East. Caddis come in May, and the famous green drake hatch arrives usually in early June. perfect place for a good long walk and we also had our baby in a stroller. We received two good reports from customers fishing yesterday. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Large streamers such as muddler minnows, wooly buggers, and woolhead sculpins are the best choices for the fly angler seeking a big brown. We always recommend Perfect Flies. The upper special regulation section also has handicap fishing platforms. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Virginia Trout Fishing - Whitetop Laurel Creek - YouTube This should be a good coming week. Orders over a $100 are shipped free via Priority Mail. RealFeel Shade 37. The 6 miles of Whitetop Laurel Creek below Konnarock beginning at Creek Junctionthe confluence of Whitetop with Green Cove Creekare designated artificials only, and all trout smaller than 12 inches must be released. Another special-regulations section is the 2 miles below Boone Campsite to the Straight Branch trailhead, located only 3 miles from Damascus on U.S. Highway 58.