Fishing
Back Creek Recreation Ponds Fishing Report
Dominion Virginia Power opened the Bath County Power Station Recreational Ponds, near Back Creek, in 1989. Two ponds (27 and 45 acres) offer excellent fishing opportunities. Watch…
Maury River Fishing Report
Check out our 2019 fishing report for Maury River! Watch…
Lake Shenandoah Fishing Report
Lake Shenandoah is a 36 acre impoundment owned by DGIF. The lake is located in Rockingham County, Virginia, near the City of Harrisonburg. Watch…
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: Cottonmouth or Watersnake?
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…