Layland, West Virginia
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Top Fishing Spots in and near Layland
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Richwood, West Virginia
Backcountry Fly Fish on the Cranberry River
The Cranberry Wilderness is one of the largest wilderness areas east of the Mississippi and offers a unique backcountry fly fishing opportunity within West Virginia. One of the best ways to access the Cranberry River to hike, explore, and fish the river is from the Cranberry River Campground. J...Read more -
Newport, Virginia
Fish Sinking Creek at Clover Hollow Queens Truss Bridge
5.0Park alongside of the road at the bridge where 2-3 cars can fit. From here you can fish in Sinking Creek with a great view of this historic landmark. The majority of fish are native brook's and can be caught on a smaller 4-5 wt rod using dry flies.The covered bridge was built in 1916 and spans 70...Read more -
Pearisburg, Virginia
Photograph Dismal Falls
4.50.1 mi / 0 ft gainExplorers in Southwest Virginia run into a common problem: local hikes and waterfalls are often saturated with college students out enjoying a warm day. While it's wonderful to have so many people appreciating the beauty of the Jefferson National Forest, it can be difficult to find a remote, quie...Read more -
Blacksburg, Virginia
Float New River
5.0Starting at the "falls" below the New River Junction you can enjoy a three day float trip down to Bluff City near Pearisburg. [Tangent Outfitters in Pembroke can rent you kayaks and shuttle you to the start point and pick you up at the end point if you don't have 2 vehicles to leave] Trip can be ...Read more
