CLORE BROS. OUTFITTERS
540 786-7749
mail@clorebros.com
Easy Access only 5 minutes from
Route 3 & I95 in Fredericksburg

River Seasons

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO GO?


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Clore Bros. Outfitters
5927 River Rd.
Fredericksburg, Va. 22407
The answer is not easy because it truly depends on your skill level, the River level, why you are going, and the age and skill level of those going with you. Possibly the following will help answer this question.
EARLY SPRING
1 April thru Mid May
During this time the river runs fast and full. It's truly time to "go for the gusto". Fishing is considered to be excellent if you are after citation size fish, but remember to bring a couple of anchors and don't try to fish more than about 5 miles per day. The night-time temperatures make for cozy campfires.

LATE SPRING
Mid May thru Mid June
This is the height of our season. The river usually runs at an optimum level, the days are warm to hot and the nights are cool enough for good sleeping.

SUMMER
Mid June thru Mid July
The river starts to slow down, revealing it's beautiful character, as the fascinating rock formations start to expose themselves and the lush green patches of river grass spring up everywhere. A fish and fishermen's paradise!. It's an excellent time to bring the whole family. The emphasis should now be on shorter trips, with more quality time spent fishing, swimming, and laying in the rapids.

SUMMER/FALL
Mid July thru Sept
These are the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. The water level is low, dictating shorter trips, but it's a delightful time of year to be on the river. Fishing is excellent at this time since the fish are pooled up in the deep holes. Now is the time to bring the little kids, or the little kids at heart, to experience just how friendly and intimate the river can be. Spending equal time in the river and the canoe makes for a cool and delightful memory.

FALL
Mid Sept thru Mid October
River traffic is very slow, but the fishing is excellent and the fall foliage spectacular. We normally close between the 1st and 15th of October, depending on water temperature and/or air temperature.

NOTE: High water can happen at any time during the year, after a prolonged rain. We will not put you on the river at unsafe water levels.