Virginia is where most of the Shenandoah River flows. Beginning in the southeast corner of West Virginia near Charlestown, it moves south and crosses the border into Virginia. The water snakes its way through the state's western half through the Shenandoah Valley.
In West Virginia and Virginia, there are several docks along the river from which you can launch. It is possible to determine precisely how long you want to spend on the water at over 20 public access spots on the south fork alone. There are areas where you can ride for 3 hours if you only have time for that. Weekend camping and float trips are also possible.
Here you can catch smallmouths, largemouths, panfishes, catfishes, crappies, and you may even find muskellunge. The Shenandoah has one of the best smallmouth fisheries in the state, and the smallmouth is the most popular gamefish on the river. When the bass is active in the fall and spring, you'll be able to catch these on crawfish and moving bait pretty much all year long.
This river offers beautiful views. As you kayak through the valley, mountains surround you on either side as you float close to the water. As well as class I rapids, you can also enjoy them from your kayak.
Wando River