Near Martinsville, the Smith River offers excellent tailwater for brown trout below Philpott Dam. There is 15 miles of tailwater which is a perfect year round fishery supporting the brown trout, as well as rainbow and brook trout.
Overall, Smith River is the 3rd most popular fly fishing river of all 12 fly fishing spots in Virginia.
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