Fishing
Update on the Upper James River’s Smallmouth Populations
DWR biologists answer some common questions anglers have about smallmouth bass populations on the upper James River. Read more…
Largemouth Bass Tagging Project Assesses Fish Translocation Between Chickahominy and James Rivers
A 2021 DWR largemouth bass tagging project south to assess fish movement between the James and Chickahominy Rivers. Read more…
Target Shad with Spin or Fly on the Rappahannock
Wade fishing in the Rappahannock near Fredericksburg is a great way to participate in the annual rite of spring—shad fishing! Read more…
American or Hickory? ID your Shad Catch
As anglers, it's essential that we play our part in the conservation of these species. Proper identification of the shad you have caught is paramount. Read more…
Fishing for Shad in the Nottoway River
Shad fishing is a rite of Spring in Virginia and the Nottoway River offers anglers the opportunity to target shad in a beautiful, remote swamp setting. Watch…
Try a New Way: Trout Spey
For those looking for a new way to fly-fish Virginia's waters, Spey casting an European technique is a great option to broaden your horizons. Read more…
Spring Fishing for Smallmouth Bass at Lake Moomaw
Learn all about targeting smallmouth in Lake Moomaw during the early spring from DWR's Angling Education Coordinator Alex McCrickard and others Watch…
Staunton River Walleye Tagging Study Update
An comprehensive update on the results and conclusions of the Staunton River walleye tagging study and survey. Read more…
Winter Trout Fishing the South Fork of the Holston River
The South Fork of the Holston River is one of the state’s greatest wild rainbow trout streams and a great site for winter fishing. Read more…