Hidden Valley (Upper Jackson River)

The upper Jackson River through the Hidden Valley Recreation Area in Bath County — a USFS special-regulation trout reach above Lake Moomaw. Note: this is the Jackson River, not Brumley Creek (a separate Washington County stream).

Review the current Hidden Valley special regulations before fishing.

Small dries, midges, scuds, and careful nymphing are productive approaches.

Focus on shade, spring inputs, and quieter water away from obvious pressure.