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Rose River — hatch chart + live conditions

Remote wild trout stream in Shenandoah National Park foothills. Native brook trout in upper reaches, wild browns below. USFS access near Syria. Quill Gordon and sulphur hatches drive dry fly action.

Current conditions: Checking USGS… USGS site 01631700

Top 3 dry flies for June

1
Parachute Adams fly pattern
Size 14-20 · dry
Matches active hatch: sulphur.
2
Elk Hair Caddis fly pattern
Size 12-16 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
3
Sulphur Comparadun fly pattern
Size 16-18 · dry
Matches active hatch: sulphur.

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12-month hatch chart

Month blue wing olivecaddishendricksonlight cahillquill gordonsulphurterrestrialtricoyellow sally
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Frequently asked

What are the best months to fish the Rose River?

Best months: March, April, May, June, September, October.

What flies hatch on the Rose River in June?

Active hatches this month: sulphur, caddis, light cahill, terrestrial.

What species are in the Rose River?

Primary: brown trout, brook trout. Remote wild trout stream in Shenandoah National Park foothills. Native brook trout in upper reaches, wild browns below. USFS access near Syria. Quill Gordon and sulphur hatches drive dry fly action.

Are there special fishing regulations on the Rose River?

No special-regulation section is listed here — standard Virginia trout regulations apply. Check VA DWR before fishing.

How do I check live water conditions on the Rose River?

The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 01631700). It refreshes hourly.

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