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The Jackson River Tailwaters: One of the Best Wild Trout Streams in Virginia

The Jackson River tailwaters is one of the best wild trout streams in Virginia. Tailwaters are unique in that they always have fishable water levels during dry times and even during high water. Here’s a tip for anglers: fish the Jackson when the water is stained—that’s when the big brown trout come out to feed!

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  • October 1, 2015