Fishing
Update on the Upper James River’s Smallmouth Populations
DWR biologists answer some questions anglers have about smallmouth bass populations on the upper James River. Read more…
Largemouth Bass Tagging Project Assesses Fish Translocation Between Chickahominy and James Rivers
A 2021 DWR largemouth bass tagging project south to assess fish movement between the James and Chickahominy Rivers. Read more…
Target Shad with Spin or Fly on the Rappahannock
Wade fishing in the Rappahannock near Fredericksburg is a great way to participate in the annual rite of spring—shad fishing! Whether you choose a spinning rod or a fly rod, Gerald Almy has some tips for success. Read more…
Fishing for Shad in the Nottoway River
Shad fishing is a rite of Spring in Virginia and the Nottoway River offers anglers the opportunity to target shad in a beautiful, remote swamp setting. Watch…
Watch the New Live Streaming Shad Cam!
Shad Cam provides viewers with a glimpse under the surface of the James River as fish swim upstream through the fishway. Read more…
Try a New Way: Trout Spey
For those looking for a new way to fly-fish Virginia's waters, Spey casting is a great option. Read more…
Spring Fishing for Smallmouth Bass at Lake Moomaw
Learn all about targeting smallmouth in Lake Moomaw during the early spring from DWR's Angling Education Coordinator Alex McCrickard, Fisheries Technician Justin Branch, and District Fisheries Biologist Brad Fink. Watch…
Staunton River Walleye Tagging Study Update
An update on results of the Staunton River walleye tagging study. Read more…