Fishing
The New River has some of the best smallmouth bass and muskie fishing in the state. Also abundant are catfish, crappie, bluegills, redeyes, and in some locations, largemouth bass. A valid freshwater license is required to fish the New River. The New River is claimed to be the second oldest river in the world, the oldest river in North America and one of the few rivers that flows north. Rising from the crystal clear springs around Boone and Blowing Rock, NC. it flows north into the Ohio River and is close to 200 yards wide when passing through the Eagle View area.
Crooked Creek WMA (Fee Fishing)
www.dgif.state.va.us/wmas/detail.asp?pid=24
Rt. 620 Woodlawn VA
Phone: (276)236-6391
Fee fishing area stocked with trout several times weekly. Daily permit required in addition to valid freshwater fishing license.
Carrollwood Campground and Fish Lake
86 Carrollwood Dr. Woodlawn VA
Phone: (276)728-9312
2 fish lakes, camping, playground, bath, showers.Hale Lake
www.dgif.state.va.us/vbwt/site.asp?trail=2&loop=MMR&site=MMR04
Near Comers Rock Campground on FR 57 approx. 6 miles from Elk Creek, VA. U. S. Forest Service, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Valid freshwater fishing license & trout license required.
Stewart's Creek WMA
www.dgif.state.va.us/wmas/detail.asp?pid=30
State Route 795 Lambsburg, Va
Native brook trout managed under a no-harvest regulation and all fish must be immediately released back to the stream.
Hungry Mother State Park
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/hun.shtml
2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA
Phone: (276)781-7400
Hungry Mother is well-known for fishing. A valid Virginia fishing license is requiredClaytor Lake
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/cla.shtml
6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA
Phone: (540)643-2500
Fishing is good but challenging in the narrow, winding waters of the lake. Claytor's steep shorelines make excellent habitat for smallmouth and spotted bass.