https://www.coolwateroutfitters.com/home daily 1.0 2024-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1599254494114-5VAD2Z0LHR6VP0NIM7ZU/IMG_7091.JPEG Home - Day Trips We have unrivaled private access to the trophy trout waters of Beaver Creek, located just outside of Harrisonburg, VA. Beaver Creek is considered the best fishery in the state for large rainbow ands brook trout and we have exclusive rights to nearly one mile of private water. We also fish secluded public waters throughout the Shenandoah Valley, to include Mossy Creek, Spring Creek, the North River (Delayed Harvest), the Dry River, Ramsey's Draft, the Jackson River, the Shenandoah River, and various waters in the Shenandoah National Park. In these streams, you will find plentiful native and stocked fish, to include rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and smallmouth bass. Whether you are a novice or an experienced angler, our guides will provide support in your quest for trophy fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/7b737ff2-431d-4209-b47d-02f06136f69b/IMG_3160.jpeg Home - Cool Water Ranch A Private Trophy Trout Stream in the Shenandoah Valley Cool Water Outfitters is excited to announce the opening of Cool Water Ranch, a private family farm that features nearly two miles of Cedar Creek, a trophy rainbow and brook trout fishery. Cool Water Ranch is self-guided, fly-fishing and catch-and-release only. We are stewards of these pristine waters, and strive to create the healthiest possible environment for the trout. We limit the stream to 5 rods per day to assure uncrowded water and a relaxing, private day on the stream. Cool Water Ranch is located just outside of Winchester, Virginia, just one hour outside of Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1599267579067-PZK4ESANCIST3J13H5Y4/sticker-mule-qNhstTawQrI-unsplash.jpg Home - Backcountry Expeditions Cool Water Outfitters is excited to offer the first Western-style, backcountry fishing and horseback riding expedition in the Eastern U.S. in over 30 years! We have exclusive access to pristine backcountry waters on Shavers Fork of the Cheat River in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest (access limited to hike-in and horseback only). Our season starts in early spring when the fishing for big brookies and rainbows is hot, and runs through June when the dry fly fishing is at its peak. We also offer overnight, guided fishing trips on Beaver Creek, a world-class stream located near Harrisonburg, VA, that produces unparalleled numbers of trophy trout. https://www.coolwateroutfitters.com/multi-day-trips daily 0.75 2023-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1620422188526-OHGZGSM4W322FJDQWGQQ/0-1.jpg Multi-Day Trips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1620422021182-O8ORXTW49OEWFIPZJN9Q/46342206_255593158430148_3694221084913041408_o.jpg Multi-Day Trips https://www.coolwateroutfitters.com/about-us daily 0.75 2020-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1599308351430-G2744OEJQW7KBUDKLUQ1/56563262_309662873023176_5087266170860470272_n.jpg About Us - Experience fishing at its finest in Virginia & West Virginia! Our mission is to make fly fishing accessible to everyone, and to get folks outside and on the water, where they can relax and enjoy time with friends and family. Master guide Tim Freeman is an avid outdoorsmen, with over 40 years of experience on the water and in the woods. For decades, Tim and his team have led trips ranging from Western cutthroat trout expeditions in the high country of Colorado to introductory fly fishing classes on the pond on his 40-acre ranch in Winchester, Virginia. Whether you are an expert fisherman looking to fine tune your technique and catch trophy trout, or a newcomer looking to dip your toe in the sport, Cool Water Outfitters will work with you to help you achieve your goals! https://www.coolwateroutfitters.com/day-trips daily 0.75 2024-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1599103154498-429TETTHJTGDYD8SHO1I/img-0546-w500-o-1.jpg Day Trips - Beaver Creek Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1628709242696-71CM42Z4RZCV5IV4GJBZ/south+river.png Day Trips - South River Our private, leased section of the South River near Waynesboro, VA, is a beautiful stretch of stream filled with both rainbow and brown trout. We also have a fishing camp established next to the water and offer overnight camping trips at this location. South River requires a Virginia freshwater fishing license (click here to purchase) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1599181986790-O5TKYC1IOZ42Y8Z3CDDP/img-0565-w500-o.jpg Day Trips - Spring Creek Our private, leased section of Spring Creek is - as its name suggests - spring-fed, and features cold water and abundant insect life that allows fishing year-round. We also have access to the spring head, which has created a small pond. This stream is easily accessible for everyone, and serves as a great location for casting lessons. Spring Creek requires a Virginia freshwater fishing license (click here to purchase) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1599310632998-JF5M729T5CVP6895HQXQ/Clark_fork_brown.JPG Day Trips - Mossy Creek Mossy Creek is a legendary Virginia stream, known for hiding big brown trout in its spring-fed waters. A four-mile stretch of the creek is open to public access, and is managed by landowners, Trout Unlimited, and the State of Virginia. Mossy Creek is best fished by experienced fly fishermen, due to the difficulty of the casting required. Mossy Creek requires a Virginia freshwater fishing license, state trout license (only required from October 1 - June 15), and a landowner permit - all of which can be obtained through VDGIF (click here to purchase) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1599687647077-ADACM14LXK4QXO8H1RHI/image-asset.jpeg Day Trips - Dry River & Skidmore Fork Dry River and Skidmore Fork are widely considered the best brook trout stream in the state of Virginia. They are freestone streams that flow along Route 33, west of Harrisonburg, and have approximately 15 miles of public access. These waters features constant hatches and offers scenic hikes to unpressured runs, riffles, and the occasional deep pool. Dry River & Skidmore Fork require a Virginia freshwater fishing license, state trout license (only required from October 1 - June 15), and a national forest stamp (click here to purchase) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1599486391307-NSBTQN9BLLTW9HFVXVXB/IMG_7099.JPEG Day Trips - North River (Delayed Harvest) The North River’s Delayed Harvest section begins below the Elkhorn Dam and runs 1.5 miles through a remote section of scenic mountaintop until it reaches the Staunton city reservoir. This is a hike-in section of water that offers large, stocked rainbow trout, as well as native brookies. North River requires a Virginia freshwater fishing license, state trout license (only required from October 1 - June 15), and a national forest stamp (click here to purchase) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1599687606014-Q2AYD3JU2B7R1HZLDYVL/image-asset.jpeg Day Trips - Ramsey’s Draft Ramsey’s Draft is a stream that offers the adventurous angler a chance to catch native brook trout in a scenic, remote setting. Located west of Staunton, this tributary of the Calfpasture River is located within the Ramsey’s Draft Wilderness Area, a 6,500-acre zone that is part of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. Ramsey’s Draft requires a Virginia freshwater fishing license, and a National Forest permit (click here to purchase) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1599324661140-8KHE1VZW0SLHGMPDH1UB/hunter-brumels-i1aaOj95ZFk-unsplash.jpg Day Trips - Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah National Park offers a lifetime of fishing options, with miles of wild trout streams throughout the Park, including the headwaters of the Piney, Thornton, Hazel, Robinson, Rose, Rapidan, and Conway Rivers. Native brook trout in higher elevations are easily accessed through Skyline Drive when the water is too low or warm on the valley floor. There are always fish to be caught in the Park! The National Park requires a Virginia freshwater fishing license (click here to purchase) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1599335334604-PU4HFT7MUNUSPV3M36PT/image-asset.jpeg Day Trips - Custom Trips Photo by Photodisc/Photodisc / Getty Images https://www.coolwateroutfitters.com/old-book-a-trip daily 0.75 2020-09-10 https://www.coolwateroutfitters.com/rates daily 0.75 2023-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1599337325672-U9B7NIBPW2A3T0IZEDFU/mark-weaver-8N50nOT6QQ0-unsplash.jpg Rates - Cool Water Outfitters is proud to offer a 10% discount to active-duty members of the U.S. military, and law enforcement officers https://www.coolwateroutfitters.com/faqs daily 0.75 2024-10-18 https://www.coolwateroutfitters.com/learn-to-fly-fish daily 0.75 2020-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1608811873069-GQZ4KQCLUH6CZQTD1QS8/0-3.jpg Learn to Fly Fish - Learn to Fly Fish Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f42c87826fc9855b3e7d037/1608811889328-OOCS2DPYP4YO5TZL1XJ6/img-0565-w500-o.jpg Learn to Fly Fish - Advanced Fly Fishing Instruction Want to learn more advanced casting and mending techniques while fishing trophy trout waters? We can teach you a variety of methods to improve your catch rate, from precision casting in heavy tree cover to deep water euro nymphing & high-sticking. 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