Virginia
South Fork Holston River near Damascus
Location Snapshot
South Fork Holston River near Damascus is a southwest Virginia mountain-valley reach upstream of South Holston Lake, distinct from the Tennessee tailwater below South Holston Dam. Rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout are the principal supported targets.
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Current Readings
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 03473000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
50°F
Feels like
44°F
Wind
2 mph S
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 7 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 11 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 71°F / Low 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 69°F / Low 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 67°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Rainbow trout are stocked in the South Fork Holston River near Damascus, along with brown trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at South Fork Holston River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Virginia
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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