Fishing
Introducing the Robert W. Duncan WMA & Mattaponi Bluffs WMA
The WMAs feature a diverse set of plant communities and habitats, and are excellent locations to pursue wildlife and angling activities. Read more…
An Interview with Virginia’s First Ever Level V Master Angler
On Sunday, April 7, 2019, Stephen Miklandric caught a citation Freshwater Drum while fishing the Dan River and officially became Virginia’s first ever Level V Master Angler. Read more…
2019 Walleye Fishing Forecast
Looking to go walleye fishing? Read on for sampling results and fishing forecasts on the waters that were stocked in 2018 with over 760,000 walleye fingerlings. Read more…
It’s Spring: Sling String for Shad
Perhaps nothing lights up online message boards and email inboxes of Old Dominion river anglers more than the much-anticipated arrival of spring shad from the Atlantic Ocean to Virginia’s rivers for their annual spawning run. Read more…
Spawnin’ and Stockin’ Stripers
Learn all about DGIF's striped bass stocking program. Read more…
Special Regulation Trout: Something for Everyone
A look at five of the numerous rivers and streams designated as “special regulation” which offer high quality trout fisheries for all. Read more…
Jackpot Bassin’ for Springtime Largemouth
Find out why March may be your best bet to net your biggest largemouth bass of the year! Read more…
How You Can Contribute to the Breeding Bird Atlas While Out Hunting or Fishing
Attention Virginia’s sportsmen and women: we need your bird observations! Read more…
Crazy for Crappie
Fishery experts say that black crappies are among the top catches in the Chickahominy. Get the inside scoop on one of Virginia's best tasting freshwater fish. Read more…