CLORE BROS. OUTFITTERS

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Greetings from Clore Bros.  Spring is in the air, and we are excited to begin another year of sharing our location and making wonderful memories with all of you.   To be assured of availability, E-MAIL us at clorebros@gmail.com to reserve your favorite trip as soon as possible .


BIG CHANGES, PLEASE NOTE!

OPENING DAY IS 28 APRIL 2012

OPEN FRIDAY THRU MONDAY ONLY

MAKE INQUIRIES AND RESERVATIONS

BY E-MAIL  (clorebros@gmail.com) AS  SOON AS POSSIBLE

REMINGTON  PUT IN IS CLOSED


For 35 years we have opened around the first of April and worked seven days a week until the end of  October.  Last season we realized that I was getting younger and Gene was getting older and came to the conclusion that we want to canoe more, sail more, and relax more.   We have decided to  be closed Tuesday thru Thursday this season.  Since it is difficult to catch us by phone,   I would encourage you to make all inquiries and reservations by e-mail.  I will be answering e-mail daily. 


REMINGTON PUT-IN CLOSED

The Remington access is no longer available.



  














 

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    2011 Edition                                         540 768-7749                               Editor:  Linda Clore

Photo by Jim Collins Campsites along the Rappahannock & Rapidan Rivers are protected by a permanent conservation easement and are policed by a full time law enforcement officer. He is equipped with an SUV, ATV, KY AND CANOE. Don’t be surprised to have him visit you while canoeing or camping.
Make sure you leave your campsite better than you found it. Please! take cans & trash out of the fire ring. It’s a law.






The river is beckoning  and

we look forward to seeing you again.

Rappahannock River 2012 Smallmouth Bass Fishing Forecast by John Odenkirk


    Fisheries surveys on the upper Rappahannock River (above the fall line) in 2011 finally returned to standard format after two years of record low flows during fall months resulted in suspended sampling. All four standard sites (I-95, Mott’s Landing, Kelly’s Ford and Ely’s Ford) were sampled.    

Results suggested Rappahannock/Rapidan River anglers may experience below average catch rates during 2012.  The persistence of strong and weak year classes was again documented, and the formation of these year classes continued to be heavily influenced by spring river flows.   It still appeared that while the 2009 year class was average, the 2008 year class was below average.  Luckily, the 2010 year class was strong and will likely support this fishery (with numbers) for the next few years.  However, it appears a below average year class was produced last year (2011).  

Fisheries Biologist John Odenkirk emphasized that this will still be a good year to land some larger fish due to the strength, persistence and maturity of the 2007 year class.  Fish growth, documented as improved since the removal of Embrey Dam, remained high.  Most of the largest fish observed were in the vicinity (upstream) of Mott’s Landing.  For more information, contact Fisheries, 540-899-4169.

CURRENT NEWS AND UPDATES

  1. *  Camping rules / Conservation Easement ( Pg 2)

  2. *  Fish for FREE & License info (Pg 3)

  3. *  RIVER MAP - “Water Trail Map & Guide” (Pg 3)

  4. *  Canoes and kayaks for sale (Pg 3)

  5. *  Local Attractions, Lodging, Dining, Event (Pg 3)

  6. *  Weddings & Special Events (Pg 2)