(276) 579-7092
829 Grayson Highland LaneMouth of Wilson, VA 24363
Latitude: 36.628322
Longitude: -81.496889
Cabin Creek and Wilson Creek offer fishing. Here anglers may find native brook trout or the abundant rainbow trout. A Virginia freshwater fishing license is required and anglers are required to use single hooks with artificial bait only as these streams are conservation areas.
Fishing Areas
Nearly 10 miles of wild trout stream lie within Grayson Highlands State Park. The cool mountain streams offer those fishing breathtaking scenery while angling for native brook and wild rainbow trout. All park streams are designated “Special Regulation Wildlife Trout Streams”thus require the use of a single hook and artificial lures, and all trout less than nine inches long must be released unharmed. All required state fishing licenses and creel limits apply to fishing within the park. A National Forest Permit is required when fishing on national forest property.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (276) 579-7092
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:N/A
Big Wilson Creek
Along the northeastern boundary of the park, this creek offers 3.5 miles of fishable waters. From its headwaters to 1/4 mile below it confluence with Little Wilson Creek, the stream is designated a “Special Regulation Wild Trout Stream.”A sign marks the area. Below this point, the creek is designated a “Stocked Trout Stream”and requires a trout license in addition to the state fishing license. You can reach the creek via the Appalachian Trail at Massie Gap or by taking the Big Wilson Creek Trail from the main campground.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Dawn until dusk
- Fee: Virginia Freshwater Fishing License required. US Forest Service trout stamp. Trout stamp not required within park boundary.
- Location:N/A
Wilburn Branch
Near the central area of the park, this creek provides 1.8 miles of fishable waters and is designated a “Special Regulation Wild Trout Stream”. It can be accessed via the Stamper’s Branch or Upchurch Road Trail.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Dawn until dusk
- Fee: Virginia Freshwater Fishing License required. US Forest Service trout stamp. Trout stamp not required within park boundary.
- Location:N/A
Mill Creek
Mill Creek has 1.1 miles of fishable waters and is the park’s southeastern corner. It is a “Special Regulation Wild Trout Stream”. You can get there by taking Highway 58 East from the park’s entrance, then turning left on SR 742 (Mill Creek Road). Access to the park’s portion of the creek is on the left near a grove of white pines, about half a mile down Mill Creek Road.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Dawn until dusk
- Fee: Virginia Freshwater Fishing License required. US Forest Service trout stamp. Trout stamp not required within park boundary.
- Location:N/A
Quebec Branch
In the park’s northern region, this creek has 1.1 miles of fishable waters, all of which is designated a “Special Regulation Wild Trout Stream”. This waterway sometimes has low water. Access it from the Appalachian Trail at Massie Gap or by taking Wilson Creek Trail at the main campground to the Seed Orchard Road Trail.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Dawn until dusk
- Fee: Virginia Freshwater Fishing License required. US Forest Service trout stamp. Trout stamp not required within park boundary.
- Location:N/A
Cabin Creek
Cabin Creek in the park’s western area has 2.1 miles of fishable water. Wild rainbow and native brook trout inhabit the waters here; it’s not stocked. Take the Cabin Creek Trail at Massis Gap to get there.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Dawn Until Dusk
- Fee: Virginia Freshwater Fishing License required. US Forest Service trout stamp. Trout stamp not required within park boundary.
- Location:N/A