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North Fork Holston River - Saltville Access
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Rapidan River - Rapidan Wildlife Management Area
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New River - Claytor Lake Dam Tailwater
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Smith River - Philpott Tailwater
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Pound River - Flannagan Tailwater
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North Fork Holston River - Saltville Access
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Clinch River - Cleveland Access
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The Clinch River in Scott and Russell counties is one of the most biologically diverse rivers in North America and supports exceptional wild brown and rainbow trout fishing in its upper reaches. This stretch near Cleveland is well-documented in Virginia fly fishing literature and is known for its large, wild brown trout that feed on abundant aquatic insects. The river is also home to numerous rare mussel species, making catch-and-release practices especially important.
Flatwoods Group Picnic Area
~30 min drive
A worthwhile stop near VA.
Phillip's Creek Group Picnic Area
~53 min drive
A worthwhile stop near VA.
R.d. Bailey Lake Group Shelters
~1h 24m drive
A worthwhile stop near WV.
North Fork Holston River - Saltville Access
~37 min drive
Easy
South Holston River Tailwater
~51 min drive
Hard
Rat Branch Boat Launch
~1h 17m drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
John W. Flannagan Day Use
~38 min drive
A worthwhile stop near VA.
Lake Bonaventure
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near VA.
Pound River - Flannagan Tailwater
~39 min drive
Easy
Watauga River Tailwater
~1h 10m drive
Hard
