Take Kids Fishing in Nelson County

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Favorite Fishing with Kids

Both the fish hatchery and the Montebello Camping and Fishing Resort are located on Rt. 56 in Nelson County. Both are popular fishing areas for families and kids. Rt 56 can be reached either from Rt. 151 or from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Be alert on this winding mountain road. The drive is worth the fun that your whole family can have in the Montebello area. This blog is about fishing, but I will be posting about other attractions to Montebello through all of the seasons. Montebello means “Beautiful Mountain”. This area is one of my favorites in the entire county and worth a visit during any season.

The Montebello State Fish Hatchery
I will admit that this is one of my favorites because my grandfather used to take me to the Montebello fish hatchery when I was a kid. It is a memory that sticks with me, and I often stop by the hatchery when in Montebello. It is fun (even for adults) to see the fish at each stage of their growth. The fish hatchery is managed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fishery. Additional information can be found at www.stateparks.com/montebello. Although it is the smallest hatchery managed by this department, it gets the most public visitors. (remember…”Beautiful Mountain”)

Trout are reared in 33 outdoor raceways with water from on-site springs and also nearby Mill Creek. Trout raised are brook, rainbow and brown trout.
Parking is free and there is a picnic shelter with tables. Although the hatchery does not have a full time “visitor’s center” staff are always available to answer questions. The hatchery is open daily from 8:30AM-3:30PM. For information, call 540-377-2418.
Fishing with Kids in Montebello, VA

After you stop by and tour the hatchery, go by the fishing pond at the Montebello Camping and Fishing Resort. (http://www.montebellova.com/) I am going to blog on camping in Nelson County later in the Spring, but check out the Montebello Camping web site. This resort has fee fishing—or you keep everything that you catch and then pay for the fish by the pound. All of their ponds are stocked with rainbow trout between 12-15 inches long. This is a great way for a beginner to start with fishing. All of the fishing gear that you will need can be purchased across the street at the Montebello country store. (The country store is also well worth a visit) The ponds are open the same hours as the country store. (Since this is private property, no state license is required)
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