Fishing
Pass Some Time on Passage Creek
Passage Creek is a picturesque and productive fishing destination to add to your list for shad, stripers and bass. Read more…
Catfish Stocking Returns to the Commonwealth
VDWR Fisheries staff will be busy this fall stocking catchable channel catfish in more than 120 waters throughout the state. Read more…
Trigger a Brown Trout’s Predatory Instinct by Streamer Fishing in the Fall
The cooling of air temperatures and water temperatures that fall brings is a cue for brown trout to begin their spawning rituals and become easier to catch. Read more…
Fishing for Fall Brown Trout in Virginia
This report covers tactics and techniques to successfully fish streamers in addition to highlighting some of the top brown trout waters across the state. Watch…
Let Out Some Line at Burke Lake
This Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources' fishing lake is a great fishing spot for Northern Virginia anglers. Read more…
Five Factors for Fantastic Fall Fishing
Fall is a dynamic time of the year for largemouth but presents great opportunities as one of the most productive and frustrating times of year to catch bass Read more…
Wade Fishing the James River in Richmond
This report covers techniques and tactics for fly fishing in the city, as well as the best locations to access the James river. Watch…
Grab a Big Net and Keep Your Hands Wet: Catch and Release Best Practices
Following best practices will help to prevent unintended angler-induced mortality when practicing catch and release throughout the year. Read more…
Jigging for Summer Walleye & Yellow Perch at Virginia’s Little Creek Reservoir
In this report, Alex McCrickard highlights tactics and techniques for locating and jigging on deep water late summer fish at Little Creek Reservoir. Watch…