Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek is a local hotspot located less than 15 miles from the shop. This unique
catch and release-fly fishing only fishery was created through friendships between
our local chapter of Trout Unlimited and the landowners. Beaver Creek is one of
our more popular fishing spots because it fishes so well all year. The heavy springs
help keep the water flowing at consistent levels as well as keep temperatures in
the 50-63 degree range. Anglers can expect to catch trout when there is snow on
the ground or when it’s 100 degrees in August! These favorable conditions allow
for a good amount of natural reproduction. Wild brook and rainbow trout can be found
in the 6-15” range with a few larger wild fish caught annually. In addition to the
wild fish, larger quality rainbows are stocked almost every month. Anglers can expect
to catch these rainbows in the 14-20+” range. Beaver Creek is known for large insect
hatches, especially tricos, blue wing olives, and sulphurs. The BWO’s and sulphurs
will start in mid-late April and continue throughout the summer months. The tricos
tend to be in full force by mid-late June and will be found until November some
years! Terrestrial fishing during the summer months brings some of the best dry
fly action. The adjacent meadows and pastures fill with large hoppers, crickets,
Japanese beetles and ants. Nymph and streamer fisherman will be productive any time
of year in the various riffles and deep holes. The fishing area extends for 2 miles
and is open to 4 anglers per day Monday-Saturday year round. 4 permits are available
at the Ottobine Country Store located on Rt. 257 in Ottobine and are managed on
a 1st come 1st serve basis daily. A donation of at least $5.00 to Trout Unlimited
is required to obtain the permit. All proceeds from the permits go directly to the
stocking and maintenance on Beaver Creek. These permits may NOT be reserved or booked
for future dates.
For photos from Beaver Creek click here
Directions from Mossy Creek Fly Fishing
- Rt. 33 West through downtown(Court Square) Harrisonburg to Rt. 42.
- Take Rt. 42 South(4.7 miles) to the town of Dayton.
- Take Rt. 257 West in Dayton(6.2 miles) to the 1st stop sign in Ottobine.
- The Ottobine Country Store is located on the right at the stop sign.
- You may park ONLY at the Ottobine Country Store or at the Ottobine Elementary School located about 1.5 miles
straight through the stop sign.