Fishing in Nelson County

Fishing in Nelson County
By my Dad, John.

Fishing in Nelson County offers a variety of action. There is the beautiful native Brook Trout which can be found on the headwaters of the Tye River and in the many small mountain streams that flow into the Tye, Rockfish and Piney River. Plus, there is the great small mouth Bass fishing on the Eastern sections of the Tye and Rockfish Rivers.

Small Mouth Bass fishing is outstanding on the James River which forms the Eastern boundary of Nelson County from Bent Creek to Howardsville. This section of the James River is noted nationwide for its Small Mouth fishing and is rapidly getting a like reputation for its Flathead Catfishing. This section of the James River is easily traveled by canoe with several free canoe launching sites between Bent Creek and Howardsville. A map of these launching sites can be obtained from the VA Game & Fish Department on line at www.dgif.virginia.gov

The VA Department of Game Inland Fisheries publishes a monthly magazine, Virginia Wildlife, which contains excellent articles on hunting and fishing in Virginia. This is a great resource magazine for those interested in hunting and fishing in Virginia. Call 1-800-710-9369 to subscribe.

Nelson County also offers excellent stocked trout fishing on the Tye River. This river is stocked in the Spring and Fall. Complete stocking information can be obtained from the web site at www.dgif.virginia.gov as well as information on licensee requirements and other rules and regulations.

The Department of Game & Inland Fisheries operates a trout fish hatchery at Montebello on Rt. 56 in Nelson County. A visit here will allow you to see the trout that are being stocked in the Tye River and other trout streams in neighboring counties. Just west of the fish hatchery, on Rt 56, is a small trout fishing lake which is excellent for teaching kids the thrill of catching a trout. (A fee fishing lake)

In addition to stream fishing in Nelson County, there is lake fishing at Lake Nelson located just east of the small village of Arrington. There is a boat ramp at this lake but only electric motors may be used. The lake is well stocked with large mouth Bass, Crappie and Catfish.



I hope to see you in beautiful Nelson County soon…

Kim Chappell is a graduate from the Realtor Institute and is an agent with Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties, the official real estate office of Wintergreen Resort. Kim also lists and sells property in beautiful Nelson County. Contact Kim Chappell at kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com or 434-238-2430. The Free Daily Blog is posted on both www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com