Fishing
Fishing for Giant New River Strain Walleye
We're on the hunt for a unique genetic strain of walleye found no where else in the world but the New River system. Watch…
Searching Out the Speckled Trout
A foray into saltwater reaps rewards with a fish ideal for a classic preparation, Simple Speckled Trout. Read more…
Plop Down a Terrestrial Imitation for Summer Trout
Summer is a great time to reach for flies imitating terrestrial insects such as grasshoppers, ants, and beetles when you're targeting trout or other species. Read more…
Catching Shallow Summer Bass
Tips and techniques for landing largemouth bass in the summer heat. Read more…
Hungry Fish at Hungry Mother Lake
Hungry Mother Lake in Hungry Mother State Park near Marion is a fantastic destination for anglers, paddlers, and wildlife watchers. Read more…
You Can Help the Organizations that Help Our Rivers
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and various Friends groups and other NGOs work cooperatively to improve the fishing and paddling experience on state rivers. Read more…
Good and Bad News in an Update on the Lower New River’s Fishery
There's good news and bad news about the smallmouth fishery on the Lower New River. Read more…
A Banner Year for DWR’s Walleye Program
In 2022, DWR stocked 1,166,345 walleye and saugeye fingerlings! Anglers who want the challenge of catching a walleye or saugeye should focus on the locations listed in our special report. Read more…