South Fork of Shenandoah River | VA Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions

5-Day Outlook as of 9/13/21

Detailed Forecast TodayMostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light southwest wind. TonightPatchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind. TuesdayA slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tuesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. WednesdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%. ThursdayA chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Thursday NightA chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%. FridayA chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Friday NightA chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%. SaturdayMostly sunny, with a high near 84. Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 64. SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Current Conditions as of 9/13/21

Local Species Available March-September for Smallmouth, Carp, and Largemouth, Year-Round Musky

Smallmouth Bass
Carp
Musky
Largemouth
Redbreast Sunfish
Rock Bass

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name:	Colors:	Size(s):
Clouser Minnow	White	4,6
Moto's Minnow	N/A
Lefty's Deceiver	White	1/0, 1, 2
Blados Crease Fly	N/A
CK Baitfish	white, olive, tan	1
Clawdad	black, brown, tan	2,4,6,8
Eastern Green Drake	N/A
Madtom Sculpin	Black	2,4
Trow Minnow	White, Gold, Black	2-6

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Recommended Gear

Best Leader:

Super Strong Plus Leaders
Best Tippet:

SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
Best Fly Fishing Rod:

7-Weight 9' Fly Rod
Best Floating Fly Line:

Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line
Best Sinking Fly Line:

Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line

Description: About South Fork of Shenandoah River

The South Fork of the Shenandoah is one of Virginia's premier smallmouth bass fisheries. This river is very tame with rapids rarely hitting class II or even III. Most of the South Fork can be floated in a tube or canoe. Wading is difficult as there are very deep holes along the river and the only public access is at the VDGIF boat landings. Smallmouth Bass fishing is outstanding from March through September. The South Fork also holds some very big largemouth bass, carp, and musky. This is truly one of Virginia's most diverse warm water fisheries. Our shop is located 15 miles from the South Fork and you can find one of our boats on it every day in Give us a call any time for more details!

South Fork of Shenandoah River - VA

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5-Day Outlook as of 9/13/21

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Current Conditions as of 9/13/21

Local Species Available March-September for Smallmouth, Carp, and Largemouth, Year-Round Musky

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Recommended Fly Patterns

Clouser Minnow

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Recommended Gear

Best Leader:

Best Tippet:

Best Fly Fishing Rod:

Best Floating Fly Line:

Best Sinking Fly Line:

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