The smallmouth are spreading throughout the streams with many seeking protection behind the ledges and in the deep pools below bridges and dams. Fish a Murray's Marauder in pearl, black or olive in a size 6 tight in below the ledges along the stream bottom. I would recommend using a Sink Tip III line with a Murray's 6ft 2X Fluorocarbon Leader.
Both the North and South Fork of the Shenandoah River are clear and fishable. The water is still cold so do not expect to catch a lot of fish but this is usually the time of year you catch bigger fish. Bring your chest high waders.
| Ft. | CFS | |
| North Fork Mount Jackson | 3.10 | 260 |
| North Fork Strasburg | 2.40 | 389 |
| South Fork Luray | 2.75 | 894 |