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Smith River (Virginia)

Martinsville Virginia Fly Fish Waters

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Smith River (Virginia) - Martinsville Virginia Fly Fish Waters

Great tailwater, good hatches in trophy section. While the little brook trout are indeed lovely, it’s the tawny gold browns below Philpott Dam that have earned the Smith River a place on the nation’s list of well-known tailwater fisheries. For 15 miles, the chill waters issuing from the base of this 200-foot dam nurture brown and rainbow trout, providing a year-round fishery. Species: Brown, rainbow. Angling methods: spin, bait, and fly-fishing.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Fly-Fishing
Nearby City: Martinsville
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Unspecified
Skill Level: Access: Easy
Season: Year-round
Local Maps: Virginia DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer
Topo Map: Smith River (Virginia) Topographic Map
Guide Book: America's 100 Best Trout Streams Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Weather Conditions

  1. Tonight
    Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Light and variable winds.

  2. Saturday
    Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds.

  3. Saturday Night
    Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 30 percent.

  4. Sunday
    Rain. Much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

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America's 100 Best Trout Streams

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