Passage Creek - Front Royal - Virginia
Fly Fishing River Report & Conditions
Passage Creek – Front Royal - Water Flow Chart
Passage Creek – Front Royal - Weather report & radar
Passage Creek – Front Royal - General hatch chart
| Month | Hatch | Time of Day | Recommended Fly Sizes | Popular Fly Patterns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Midges | Afternoon | 18-24 | Zebra Midge |
| Blue Winged Olives | Afternoon | 16-18 | Pheasant Tail Nymph | |
| February | Midges | Afternoon | 18-24 | Griffith’s Gnat |
| Blue Winged Olives | Afternoon | 16-18 | BWO Cripple | |
| March | Blue Winged Olives | Afternoon | 16-18 | BWO Cripple |
| Caddis | Afternoon | 14-16 | X Caddis | |
| April | Caddis | All Day | 14-16 | Elk Hair Caddis |
| Hendrickson | Mid-Day | 12-14 | Hendrickson Dry | |
| May | Sulphurs | Evening | 14-16 | Sulphur Parachute |
| Caddis | All Day | 14-16 | Elk Hair Caddis | |
| June | Light Cahill | Evening | 14-16 | Light Cahill Dry |
| Terrestrials | All Day | 10-14 | Adam’s Hopper | |
| July | Terrestrials | All Day | 10-14 | Beetle Pattern |
| Tricos | Morning | 20-24 | Trico Spinner | |
| August | Tricos | Morning | 20-24 | Trico Spinner |
| Terrestrials | All Day | 10-14 | Ant Patterns | |
| September | Terrestrials | All Day | 10-14 | Grasshopper Patterns |
| Blue Winged Olives | Afternoon | 16-18 | BWO Cripple | |
| October | Blue Winged Olives | Afternoon | 16-18 | BWO Cripple |
| Midges | Afternoon | 18-24 | Griffith’s Gnat | |
| November | Blue Winged Olives | Afternoon | 16-18 | Pheasant Tail Nymph |
| Midges | Afternoon | 18-24 | Zebra Midge | |
| December | Midges | Afternoon | 18-24 | Griffith’s Gnat |
| Blue Winged Olives | Afternoon | 16-18 | BWO Cripple |
Passage Creek – Front Royal Access Points
For all the fishing enthusiasts out there, the Passage Creek in Front Royal offers some of the best spots for fly fishing. Here are some of the top access points:
- The Elizabeth Furnace area provides excellent fishing opportunities, with a mix of stocked and wild trout swimming in its waters.
- Choose Front Royal’s Andy Guest Shenandoah River State Park for an accessible fly fishing spot that also boasts beautiful scenery.
- The stretch of Passage Creek in the George Washington National Forest offers remote, tranquil fishing away from the crowds.
- Cowpasture River, neighbouring the Passage Creek, is known for its abundant wild brook and rainbow trout.
- The Three Cocks access point is ideal for fly fishers who are looking forward to a challenge, with waters housing large, elusive fish.
Passage Creek – Front Royal Fishing Spots
- Elizabeth Furnace: It offers a perfect combination of scenic beauty and ample fish. Being a catch and release area, it assures a good stock of brook and rainbow trout.
- Blue Hole: Not just known for its clear, blue waters but also for the teeming trout population, this continues to be a favorite among anglers.
- Passage Creek Campground: Situated at the heart of the George Washington National Forest, the campground’s creek is abundantly stocked with brook and rainbow trout.
- The Veach Gap Trail: For those seeking tranquility while casting their line, the less crowded waters of the Veach Gap Trail are recommended. Its deeper pools are known to house larger fish.
Passage Creek – Front Royal Local Fish Species
- Brook Trout: Native to Eastern United States, Brook Trout is a prime target in Passage Creek. They thrive in the cold, clear water of this creek.
- Brown Trout: Large and tricky, Brown Trout are a rewarding catch for any angler. They are stocked regularly in the creek.
- Rainbow Trout: Simply known for its sheer fighting power and stunning beauty, Rainbow Trout also live in Passage Creek.
- Smallmouth Bass: While the creek is known for trout, it also supports a healthy population of Smallmouth Bass, offering a great fight and challenging fishing experience.
- Bluegill: Bluegill commonly inhabit the warmer parts of the creek where water is somewhat sluggish or still.
- Redeye Bass: Known for its fighting ability and willingness to eat flies, Redeye Bass are a desirable target for many fly fishers.
- Chain Pickerel: Notoriously aggressive, Chain Pickerel are an exciting target providing fast action and topwater strikes.
- Northern Pike: A larger predator known for ambushes and fierce strikes, fly fishing for Northern Pike is always an adventure.
About the Passage Creek – Front Royal
Weaving through the charming town of Front Royal, the Passage Creek has a rich history as colourful as its waters. Nestled within Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, this waterway has been a significant landmark for centuries.
Native American tribes originally used the river for travel and sustenance. Later, Passage Creek played a pivotal role in the American Civil War, serving as a strategic location for encampments and engagements.
Front Royal, originally founded as LeHewtown in 1788, gained prominence as a hub for mills and tanneries, benefitting greatly from the creek’s hydropower. Residents also turned to fishing and swimmimg in the creek for leisure, making it a focal point of community life.
In its modern days, Passage Creek continues to be beloved for its:
- Pristine beauty
- Top-notch fishing
- Whitewater rafting opportunities
The Front Royal and Passage Creek intertwining history deems it an interesting visit, offering idyllic views, recreational activities, and insightful peeks into America’s past.
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