Fishing
Summer Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Virginia
Don't let the dog days of summer keep you from missing some of the most exciting warm water fishing conditions of the year! Read more…
Big Tumbling Creek Trout
If you like plying classic mountain rills with plunge pools, pocket water, and runs, then there’s no question – Clinch Mountain and its signature attraction, Big Tumbling Creek, plus two major tributaries, Briar Cove Creek and Laurel Bed Creek are must-fish destinations. Read more…
Whitetop Laurel: Virginia’s Most Unique Trout Stream
Whitetop Laurel Creek is one of state’s largest and most beautiful wild trout streams. Approximately seven miles are stocked trout waters with an additional five miles of special regulation waters flowing through the Mount Rogers National Recreational Area. Read more…
Fatherhood and Fly Fishing
What could be better than a father and son on the water fishing together? Read more…
Virginia Anglers Break Two State Records This Spring with Two Tremendous Catches
The spring of 2019 was a busy time for DGIF's State Record Committee. The committee reviewed and certified new state records for brook trout caught by hook-and-line and gar captured with archery gear. Read more…
Northern Snakehead Found in New Virginia Waters
On Thursday, May 16, 2019, DGIF biologists confirmed the presence of Northern Snakehead in Lake Frederick. Read more…
Top 5 Virginia Trout Stocking Myths
Spring has sprung and we are in the peak of our stocked trout season. There are a lot of misconceptions about the way we stock trout. Watch us debunk the top five trout stocking myths. Watch…
Head to the Hatcheries for June Open Houses
Now is an terrific time to plan a trip to a DGIF trout hatchery to learn about the raising and stocking of this fabulous fish: DGIF’s five, cold-water trout hatcheries will be holding Open Houses on Saturday, June 1st from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Read more…
Snakes on the Water
Spring is here and lots of critters are heating up and becoming active. Among these critters are watersnakes and cottonmouths. Here are some helpful tips on identification and behavior of these often misunderstood animals. Read more…