NR V F o o d F a re
From Stream to Table
Compiled by Joanne M. Anderson
Fishing in the New River Valley embraces rivers, lakes, ponds and streams with a handsome variety of fish in the water. Claytor Lake is an extravaganza of fishing in its 4,500 acres of the corralled New River, and the New River itself is ranked as a best fishing river on the same par as the James or Rappahannock in other parts of the state. There’s fishing for kids at Pandapas Pond, Narrows Duck Pond, Mill Dam adjacent to Wolf Creek, Little River, Bissett Park, Gatewood Reservoir and more. Many state fish records have been pulled out of NRV waters, but the most fun in fishing could simply be being outside with water, sunshine, clouds and abundant fresh air. Fishing is one of those old-astime pastimes that never loses its lure and always guarantees a story – maybe real, maybe imagined, maybe embellished!
Grilled Fresh Trout tender, flavorful, tasty
2 whole cleaned trout 1 Tbl. olive oil, divided pinch each of coarse sea salt + pepper 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Rub trout with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt. Into cavity sprinkle salt and pepper and place half of lemon and onion slices, minced garlic and sprig of herbs. Reduce preheated grill to low, placing fish on grill. Cook 6-7 minutes per side, until skin is browned and flesh flakes easily.
2 sprigs fresh thyme
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NRV MAGAZINE
March/Apri l May/June 2020
