Fishing
Maury River Fishing Report
Check out our 2019 fishing report for Maury River to learn more about the current population trends of the fish within it. Watch…
Lake Shenandoah Fishing Report
Lake Shenandoah is a 36 acre impoundment owned by DWR. 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? Fly fishing for mountain trout together! Read more…
Virginia Anglers Break Two State Records This Spring with Two Tremendous Catches
The spring of 2019 was a busy time for DWR's State Record Committee. Which certified new state records for brook trout and and gar captured with archery gear. Read more…
Top 5 Virginia Trout Stocking Myths
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 DWR trout hatchery to learn about the raising and stocking of this fabulous fish as there is an open house this June Read more…
Snakes on the Water: Cottonmouth or Watersnake?
Among the animals that become active in spring are watersnakes and cottonmouths. Here are some helpful tips on identification and behavior for them. Read more…
An Interview with Virginia’s First Ever Level V Master Angler
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…
It’s Spring: Sling String for Shad
Old Dominion river anglers and the much anticipated arrival of spring shad from the Atlantic Ocean to Virginia’s rivers for their annual spawning run. Read more…