Pigg River

Stream Category: Put and Take Class – A

Wild Trout: None

Stocked Trout: Rainbow and Brook Trout

Other Species of Note: None

Gear:

Dry Flies: Adams, Caddis, 

Nymphs: Stone Flies, Pheasant Tail, Prince, Hares, Midges, Mop Flies, and Squirmmy Wormies

Streamers: Kreelex, Minnow Patterns 

Waders: Yes

Net: Yes

Casting: Overhead, Tuck, and Roll.

About:

I guess the Pigg River is the one way for Franklin County and VDGIF to apologize to it citizens over Runnett’s Bag Run. These two creeks are polar opposities; while the other is literally the worse stream I have laid my eyes on, the Pigg might be the most well maintained streams I have ever seen. 

The stocked section of the Pigg River runs through Waid Recreation Park, near Rocky Mount. Other than it being a Put and Take area, I cannot in good conscious say anything bad about this stream. 

The Pigg is a freestone/sand river that is a Euro Nympher’s dream come true. Usually where I find trout in the Pigg is located in deep, fast moving holes, or through the riffles. It is the perfect spot for a long nymph rod, controlling the nymphs height and how fast it runs through the holes is crucial. 

But for those that like to streamer fish or dry fly I am almost certain the Pigg will accommodate you as well. I have observed several fish rising to flies, and lets be honest if a spin caster does well so will a streamer fisherman. 

Additional Notes: 

Please be mindful of how beautiful this area is, keep it clean. There is more than ample parking. Also be mindful of others using the park; there are several lacrosse and soccer fields here, not to mention runners that use the fishing trails. 

Directions:

Runnett Bag Creek

Stream Category: Put and Take Class – B

Wild Trout: None

Stocked Trout: Rainbow and Brown Trout

Other Species of Note: None

Gear:

Dry Flies: Adams, Caddis, 

Nymphs: Stone Flies, Pheasant Tail, Prince, Hares, Midges, Mop Flies, and Squirmmy Wormies

Streamers: Kreelex, Minnow Patterns 

Waders: No

Net: No

Casting: Tuck, and Roll.

About:

If there wasn’t already a stream called “Shit Creek” in my area I would call this stream Bag’s Run “Shit Creek.” Unfortunately I don’t want to dishonor “Shit Creek” (Elkhorn Creek, WV), by calling this shitty creek “Shit Creek,” but it is very shitty. 

Where to begin, other than this creek might be the shittiest creek I have ever been to, well it is a freestone rock/sand creek. It really depends on what part of the creek you are on. There are some decent holes, but they get fished out quickly. If there was one place I would recommend a chapter of Trout Unlimited to clean up it would be this one, trash is everywhere (I think you can see the role of toilet paper in the upcoming picture), it is definitely not accessible (a lot of the stream flows through private property, which makes no sense to have it as a stocked stream), and you should definitely carry while at this creek. 

I would skip this creek and go to Pigg Creek, which is thirty minutes away. 

Additional Notes: 

Parking is located on pull off spots on the sides of the road and at a church parking area. If you do go here please carry while you are here, and don’t be stupid and go by yourself.

Directions: