Since I am new to this group I was wondering how many people here have fished the upper reaches of the Rapp. for smallies? In the past couple of years I have gained an interest in smallmouth  fishing since I now live very close to the river and somewhat further away from Lake Anna. Plus, plans to get out in my dad's boat has not worked out as planned. I began fishing the rapids on Fall Hill Ave and along River Rd, but I am always looking for new locations. One thing that I have learned is that nice sized stripers can be caught just below the old Embry Dam. I have taken some trips further up stream from Kelly's Ford on down to Ely's. For those that don't know this trip is about eight miles and is best over a two day span in order to fish all the spots carefully. All in all, is there anyone out there that is willing to lend a hand in finding some new territory for catching smallies on the Rapp?

Have you tried Falmouth water front park area?

If your are talking about the area just below the Falmouth bridge I have, but its hard to because of the ppl that come there to swim. Have you had any luck there?

Sounds like you already know about my favorite part of the river. I wish I could help more but you have as much info as I do about the area now.

Yeah, I have a pretty good understanding of the river. My first statement may have been a little misleading. I used to live closer to Lake Anna and I used to fish there a lot, but I have fished the Rapp for most of my life. Now, I was just wondering if there was anyone who had some knowledge about the upper reaches of the river and also the Rapidan that branches off.

Also, if there is anyone looking for a new fishing buddy I try to get out there every day if only for a couple of hours or so, I am always asking my friends to go fishing with me, but most of them have job that require them to work during the day.