{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Camping Moorman's River

You'll definitely be close to Crozet.  I didn't see any designated camping areas but I didn't look either.  With that being said, I'm sure you could find some decent ground to pitch a tent.  There are lots of places around the reservoir and plentyof back country options.  As for the stocked section, its probably only about a 1/2 -1 mile of the water above the reservoir.  No way a vehicle can access any further than that.  From then on, its brookies.  I will note, on the hike in you will cross some great looking holes, but as I said, the best water starts close to the falls.

 

I'm not sure if the they stock below the reservour but either way, a lot of that is private water so just be careful if you fish the river prior to reaching the reservoir.  I don't think you would find many trout, unless they are stocked, but it might hold some bass.

 

And, as I mentioned, driving to the first lot is easy, we have a car and had no problems.  Its the second lot I'd be careful driving too.

On Friday, May 15, 2015 at 1:57:11 PM UTC-4, Forrest Allen wrote:

Thanks Andy and Joe. 

I was definitely aware that it's UVA's graduation weekend (Go Hoos!), but I'd also planned on visiting some family in Crozet and stopping by Boot'vil too. Thats why I picked somewhere close to CVille 

I appreciate your account of your hike and description of the parking areas. Unfortunately, I just traded in my truck - starting to realize I took 4WD and high clearance for granted. Also good to know it is stocked - I was unaware. I'll be aiming for Brookies moreso than the bows or browns they stock. 

All in all, the intention was to have a fairly easy to access, decent stream where my girlfriend and I would be able to camp/fish in relative peace. Do you have any comment on camping surfaces around? As in flat land that isnt just a bed of rocks? The satellite images dont give me much to go on. We did the Rapidan a couple weeks ago, which I love, but just want to try somewhere new.  

Thanks again! 

Forrest

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