Maury River Fishing
A Commonwealth river crossing Rockbridge County.
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The essentials of the Maury River
This river, the Maury River, flows through Rockbridge County. The nearest town on the Census list is Glasgow, under a mile away.
You can put in at 2 access sites DWR records. Discharge and height come from 2 USGS gauges. It holds 1 stocked reach on the DWR stocked trout layer.
Virginia DWR waterbody pages, Stocked Trout Reaches and Cold Water Stream Survey layers and Boating Access Locations; USGS gauges; read November 6, 2026.
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Traveling interstate 81, you get a quick look at the Maury River just north of Lexington as it passes beneath a bridge underneath your wheels. If you’re traveling U. S. 11 instead of the interstate, you get a more intimate look at the river. But neither perspective gives you a true picture of this fast mountain stream that offers so much to so many outdoorsmen. Nor would the traveler who looks upstream or down know that the river gathers it headwaters miles to the north beyond U. S.
DWR wrote the text above on Maury River; check its page for changes.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
Live discharge along the Maury River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Maury River At Rockbridge Baths, Va | 33 cfs, 0.99 ft gage height | Nov 8 7:00 pm |
| Maury River Near Buena Vista, Va | 77 cfs, 1.22 ft gage height | Nov 8 7:25 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 8, 2026 7:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS reviews the Maury River values later; read them as provisional.
| USGS site | Name |
|---|---|
| 02021500 | MAURY RIVER AT ROCKBRIDGE BATHS, VA |
| 02024000 | MAURY RIVER NEAR BUENA VISTA, VA |
USGS instantaneous values, provisional.
Species DWR lists for the Maury River
DWR labels alone drive the Maury River list.
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
Put-ins and take-outs on the Maury River
| Site | Recorded attributes | Owner | Location (DWR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locher boat ramp on Maury River | concrete ramp (no dock), freshwater | DWR | Town of Glasgow on Rt 130 |
| VMI/Rte. 60 boat ramp on Maury River | gravel access, freshwater | VMI Foundateion | West of Bueno Vista off Route 60 (.5) |
Fallback Commonwealth launches near Maury River
- Glasgow boat ramp on James River (Upper and Middle)James River (Upper and Middle), under a mile southwest
- Snowden boat ramp on James River (Upper and Middle)James River (Upper and Middle), 4 miles southeast
- Reed Creek Landig boat ramp on James River (Upper and Middle)James River (Upper and Middle), 9 miles southeast
- Arcadia boat ramp on James River (Upper and Middle)James River (Upper and Middle), 12 miles southwest
- Buchanan boat ramp on James River (Upper and Middle)James River (Upper and Middle), 14 miles southwest
Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations layer (attributes as recorded; lanes, fees and hours are not in the layer), read November 6, 2026.
The trout water of the Maury River
| Reach | Locality | Category | Species stocked | Heritage Day | National forest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maury River | Rockbridge | A (stocked 8 times between October 1 and May 31) | rainbow, brown, brook |
On Maury River, 1 reach take hatchery trout, coded category A.
Virginia DWR Stocked Trout Reaches and Stocked Trout Lakes layers (category, species, heritage day), read November 6, 2026.
Designated stocked trout waters require a trout license October 1 to June 15; urban waters November 1 to April 30 (as printed).
Trout stocking dates on the Maury River
| Date | Water as listed | Category | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2026 | Maury River | A | Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Tiger Trout |
| May 22, 2026 | Maury River | A | Brown Trout |
| April 6, 2026 | Maury River | A | Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout |
| March 20, 2026 | Maury River | A | Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout |
| February 18, 2026 | Maury River | A | Brown Trout, Brook Trout |
| January 23, 2026 | Maury River | A | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout |
| December 22, 2025 | Maury River | A | Brown Trout |
| November 5, 2025 | Maury River | A | Rainbow Trout |
| October 10, 2025 | Maury River | A | Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout |
| May 22, 2025 | Maury River | A | Rainbow Trout |
| May 8, 2025 | Maury River | A | Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Tiger Trout |
| April 15, 2025 | Maury River | A | Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Tiger Trout |
Delivery days on Maury River, by season: 2026-27 1 date; 2025-26 8 dates; 2024-25 8 dates; 2023-24 8 dates.
Trout plan listing for the Maury River
| Water as printed | Locality as printed | Category | Meaning | National forest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maury River | Rockbridge County | A | stocked 8 times between October 1 and May 31 |
Virginia DWR trout stocking schedule (date, county, water, category and species as listed; DWR prints no numbers or sizes), read November 6, 2026. 2026 Catchable Trout Stocking Plan (category letters as printed), read November 6, 2026.
Keep rules for the Maury River
| Species as printed | Applies to | Creel | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass | statewide | 5 per day in the aggregate (combined) | No statewide length limits |
| Alabama, Spotted Bass | statewide | No statewide daily limit | No statewide length limit |
| Landlocked Striped Bass and Landlocked Striped Bass X White Bass Hybrids | statewide | 4 per day in the aggregate | No fish less than 20 inches |
| Striped Bass | Anadromous (coastal) striped bass above the fall line in all coastal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay and Crane Lake (City of Suffolk) | Creel and length limits shall be as set by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission for recreational fishing in tidal waters | no length limit printed |
| Striped Bass | Striped bass in the Meherrin, Nottoway, Blackwater (Chowan Drainage), North Landing and Northwest rivers and their tributaries plus Back Bay | No possession | no length limit printed |
| Walleye, Saugeye | statewide | 5 per day in the aggregate | No walleye or saugeye less than 18 inches |
| Sauger | statewide | 2 per day | No statewide length limits |
| White Bass | statewide | 5 per day | No statewide length limits |
| Chain Pickerel and Northern Pike | statewide | 5 per day | No statewide length limits |
| Muskellunge | statewide | 1 per day | No muskellunge less than 40 inches |
| Bluegill (bream) and other sunfish excluding Crappie, Rock Bass (redeye) and Roanoke Bass | statewide | 50 per day in the aggregate (combined) | No statewide length limits |
| Crappie (black or white) | statewide | 25 per day in the aggregate (combined) | No statewide length limits |
| Rock Bass (redeye) | statewide | 25 per day in the aggregate with Roanoke bass | No statewide length limits |
| Roanoke Bass | statewide | 25 per day in the aggregate with rock bass | No statewide length limits |
| Perch (yellow and white) | statewide | No statewide daily limit | No statewide length limit |
| Trout | statewide | 6 per day | 7 inch minimum size |
| Channel, White, and Flathead | statewide | 20 per day | No length limits |
| Blue | statewide | 20 per day | No statewide length limits |
For Maury River, the statewide digest is the starting point.
- Black Bass (Smallmouth and Largemouth):
- 5 per day in aggregate no length limit
- Sunfish:
- 50 per day in aggregate. No length limit
- Rock Bass:
- 25 per day. No length limit
- Muskellunge:
- 1 per day. Minimum size 40 inches
- Trout:
- 6 per day. Minimum size 7 inches
- Catfish:
- 20 per day (each species) no length limits
Virginia DWR waterbody page (updated 11/17/2023), read November 6, 2026.
A Virginia freshwater license is $23 a year for residents and $47 for nonresidents 16 and older. Designated stocked trout waters also need the $23 trout license from October 1 to June 15.
Statewide creel and length limits as printed (page updated August 17, 2026), 2026 Freshwater Fishing in Virginia digest (eRegulations, linked from the Virginia DWR regulations page), read November 6, 2026. Virginia license fees in the 2026 Freshwater Fishing in Virginia digest (licenses run one year from purchase unless noted), read November 6, 2026.
Lining up the Maury River with nearby rivers
| Stream | Distance | DWR access sites | USGS gauges | Stocked reaches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maury River | this stream | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Rocky Row Run | 4 miles east | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Little Irish Creek | 8 miles northeast | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Reed Creek | 8 miles south | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| North Creek | 9 miles southwest | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Buffalo Creek | 11 miles northwest | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations and Stocked Trout Reaches, USGS gauges; read November 6, 2026.
Neighbouring stops for Maury River
Nearby lakes worth a cast after Maury River
- Cave Mountain Lake6 miles
- Otter Lake7 miles
- Abbott Lake15 miles
- Lake Robertson15 miles
Commonwealth tackle shops serving Maury River
- Journey Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Lexington, 12 miles
- Angler's Lanefly shop, Forest, 20 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse, 4026 Wards Rd Ste Dsporting goods store, Lynchburg, 24 miles
Who to hire for a day on Maury River
- Blue Ridge Fishing Adventurescharter, Rockbridge Baths, (719) 205-5466
Where anglers bunk when fishing Maury River
- Glasgowunder a mile, Rockbridge County
- Buena Vista9 miles, City of Buena Vista
- Lexington11 miles, City of Lexington
Maury River, broken out by Virginia locality
- Rockbridge Countycounty seat Lexington
Rivers one drainage over from the Maury River
- Rocky Row Run4 miles
- Little Irish Creek8 miles
- Reed Creek8 miles
- North Creek9 miles
- Buffalo Creek11 miles
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Sorting out the Maury River species by sight
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The Maury River: what Old Dominion anglers keep asking
Which counties or cities touch the Maury River?
It crosses Rockbridge County, under a mile from Glasgow.
Which DWR site reaches the Maury River?
DWR maps 2 access sites; Locher boat ramp on Maury River is one.
What might bite for a Virginia angler in the Maury River?
Look for bluegill, brook trout, brown trout, bullhead, common carp, crappie and largemouth bass.
Does the Maury River hold DWR trout?
Yes, 1 reach carry stocked trout, category A. Designated stocked trout waters require a trout license October 1 to June 15; urban waters November 1 to April 30 (as printed).
What bass creel does the digest set for the Maury River?
The statewide digest row for largemouth and smallmouth bass reads: 5 per day in the aggregate (combined); No statewide length limits.
Which Virginia license does the Maury River call for?
A Virginia freshwater license is $23 a year for residents and $47 for nonresidents 16 and older. Designated stocked trout waters also need the $23 trout license from October 1 to June 15. Kids under 16 fish free.
What is the flow on the Maury River today?
The flow band carries 2 USGS gauges.
What store sells bait near the Maury River?
Journey Outdoors (about 12 miles away) is first on our list.
Pencil in a Virginia weekday on the Maury River
Virginia fees and limits are on one page.