Fishing

December 2020 Fishing Report
Updates on fishing conditions, trout stocking, and where to go fishing to possibly catch a state record Saugeye! Watch…

Staunton River Walleye Fishing
One of the best-kept secrets amongst anglers around the Commonwealth is the blossoming Walleye fishery within the Staunton River. Watch…

DWR’s F1 Largemouth Bass Stocking Program FAQ
What F1 largemouth bass are, and why and where the Department of Wildlife Resources' biologists are stocking them. Read more…

Angler Spotlight: Lynda Richardson’s First Musky!
It's quite a thrill when you hook one of the fish of a thousand casts! Lynda after many excursions has finally succeeded in catching her first Musky! Read more…

Tips for Cold Water Paddling & Fishing Safety
Consider making these safety tips part of your game plan when cold water floating and fishing the Old Dominion’s many outstanding rivers. Read more…

November 2020 Fishing Report
Join us as we highlight techniques and tactics for targeting native chain pickerel in the Little Creek Reservoir. Watch…

Angler Spotlight: Neil Lamm Caught a Close-to-Home Trout Slam
Neil Lamm caught all three trout for the Virginia Trout Slam in his home county within a single day! Can you do the same? Read more…

David Legg Put Time on the Water for his Fallfish State Record
David Legg took advantage of a new species in the Department of Wildlife Resources citation program to catch a state record fallfish. Read more…

Not Too Shocking: Your Electrofishing Questions Answered
Ever wonder what electrofishing is and why the Department of Wildlife Resources' biologists do it? We answered some of your questions! Read more…
