VA Cabin Destination Help

[jspfishing]

Hey everyone,

My wife and I just moved to Richmond, VA about 6 months ago, so far everything is wonderful here. She wants to get a cabin for a few days in the mountains, but also get something close to a good trout stream or river. Does anyone have any thoughts on where their is cabins available by a decent body of water. Options are open to all of VA mountainous areas and maybe some of WV areas. I saw that the Rose River Farm offers great fishing and lodge; however, they are a little pricy for last min. If it was planned a few months ago then I would do Rose River Farm. Thanks

Respectfully,

Joe

 

[mcnerney]

Joe
Take a look at the Rose Farm:

Virginia Fly Fishing, Madison County Trout | Rose River Farm | Syria, VA


Note: I like them because the are a supporter of PHW!!!!

 

[axle27]

Do you have a price range? Distance limitation?

 

[jayr]

North Fork of the Tye river. Google it

 

[7gunny]

Elk River West Virginia, Lodge, cabins, trophy Trout, restaurant, shop and guides

 

[psishapiro]

Harman’s Luxury Cabins in Cabins, WV


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[flytie09]

There are cabins available for rent in SW VA. These can be had at many of the larger state parks.....

- Hungry Mother State Park
- Claytor Lake Park
- Douthat State Park
- Smith Mountain Lake State Park
- Fairystone
- Bear Lake

A funny name but nice spot is Cacapon State park in WV. There are cabins, a golf course, a rec room, a pond, and bird hunting close by at Quail Hollow preserve. There is bass fishing on the Potomac or good trout fishing in a 1 hr range from this base camp.

MM

 

[jspfishing]

Joe
Take a look at the Rose Farm:

Virginia Fly Fishing, Madison County Trout | Rose River Farm | Syria, VA[/url

Note: I like them because the are a supporter of PHW!!!!

Oh yea, I found them and heard amazing things about the place. Just a little pricy for last min trip. It's about $280 a night. Trying to stay under 2 a night. I will reserve something with them closer to spring. Yea I saw that they support Project Healing Waters. I'm actually attending a meeting with them early Jan to see what I can do to help. I'm a vet, but I was blessed to come out strong and healthy. Thanks

Do you have a price range? Distance limitation?

Try to stay under $200 a night and distance probably 6 hours +- 2 hours.

North Fork of the Tye river. Google it

Thanks. About to google now.

Elk River West Virginia, Lodge, cabins, trophy Trout, restaurant, shop and guides

Nice. I can use a trophy trout to start the new year haha. Thanks

Harman’s Luxury Cabins in Cabins, WV

Awesome. Going to check it out. Thanks

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Ya'll, that was fast. Thanks for the helpful information. About to google them now.

Respectfully,

Joe

 

[flytie09]

If you really want to spend some coin:

- Greenbier in White Sulphur Springs, WV - The Greenbrier - America's Resort since 1778
- Primland in Meadows of Dan, VA - Luxury Blue Ridge Mountain Resorts | Primland | Blue Ridge Mountain Hotel, In Virginia

But might fall just outside your budget. A little.... but winter can bring some great deals.

MM

 

[jspfishing]

If you really want to spend some coin:

- Greenbier in White Sulphur Springs, WV - The Greenbrier - America's Resort since 1778
- Primland in Meadows of Dan, VA - Luxury Blue Ridge Mountain Resorts | Primland | Blue Ridge Mountain Hotel, In Virginia


But might fall just outside your budget. A little.... but winter can bring some great deals.

MM

Wow those are nice. Primeland looks great. Definitely need to go there when it warms up. My wife and I like to cycle. Plus, fishing...pshhh golden.

 

[jayr]

South fork of the Piney River

Rivenridge at Piney Forks - Fly Fishing - Lodge

 

[jspfishing]

Going with the Elk River. I am new to the sport and it sounds like the Elk can present some challenges. I might get a guide to show me the ropes. Thanks for the help everyone. Hopefully I can land something decent.

 

[melikou1]

Harman’s Luxury Cabins in Cabins, WV


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Along with the Harman's Cabins, just up the road a few miles is Smokehole Resort. Smoke Hole Resort Lodging and Caverns in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia. Harman's Cabins has the advantage of actually owning a bit of the river (North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac) so its access is limited to the guests. A bit of a haul from Richmond, but a simply gorgeous area, as all of WV is (and VA, MD and PA) up through the US Route 219/220 corridor.

That being said, I've always wanted to go to Elk River where you're headed. Don't think you can go wrong, and might have a bit more for the two of you to do. Enjoy!

 

[7gunny]

Going with the Elk River. I am new to the sport and it sounds like the Elk can present some challenges. I might get a guide to show me the ropes. Thanks for the help everyone. Hopefully I can land something decent.

Let us know how that turns out. Actually thinking about heading there myself for a needed break.

 

[jspfishing]

Let us know how that turns out. Actually thinking about heading there myself for a needed break.

Do you actually have any insight on what flies I should be taking? I saw that the hatch chart said #22-24 black stonefly. I also read that midges do well. I tied #20/22 blood red and reddish black midges. Maybe scuds? If I called the fly shop would they be willing to tell me what to bring? Although, I don't want to seem that I will take away business from them by not buying their flies or guide service. I will most likely get 1 guide day so I can guarantee better odds.

 

[psishapiro]

Sounds great! I haven’t fished the Elk yet, but maybe I can get there in 2018! Have a great time!


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[melikou1]

Do you actually have any insight on what flies I should be taking? I saw that the hatch chart said #22-24 black stonefly. I also read that midges do well. I tied #20/22 blood red and reddish black midges. Maybe scuds? If I called the fly shop would they be willing to tell me what to bring? Although, I don't want to seem that I will take away business from them by not buying their flies or guide service. I will most likely get 1 guide day so I can guarantee better odds.

Call and set up the guide first and I’m sure they’ll be happy to tell you what to bring.


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[vamtnbiker]

Do you actually have any insight on what flies I should be taking? I saw that the hatch chart said #22-24 black stonefly. I also read that midges do well. I tied #20/22 blood red and reddish black midges. Maybe scuds? If I called the fly shop would they be willing to tell me what to bring? Although, I don't want to seem that I will take away business from them by not buying their flies or guide service. I will most likely get 1 guide day so I can guarantee better odds.

I would also make sure to bring some egg patterns, and some mop flies in chartreuse and orange. These are effective flies when fishing for stocked trout.

 

[7gunny]

Pheasant tails should be good in smaller sizes 16-22 along with midges, small stones, scud's and maybe a small emerger.

 

[Red Owl]

There are some pretty affordable cabins around Shenandoah River State Park and canoe rentals with a shuttle- that would be for small mouth.
There is a club that is part of the Appalachian Mountain Club and they have a string of primitive cabins in Shenandoah NP.