Fishing
Winter Trout Fishing the South Fork of the Holston River
The South Fork of the Holston River in southwest Virginia’s Mountain Empire is one of the state’s greatest wild rainbow trout streams, and a great wintertime fishing destination. Read more…
Top Lures for Shallow Water Winter Fishing
Fishing shallow during the winter months can be quite productive and sometimes yields a surprising diversity of fish species to catch even in coldwater conditions. Watch…
Want Winter Fishing? Lake Anna Awaits
Winter is a great time to explore Lake Anna as a top fishing destination. Read more…
Why You Should Take a Trip to the South Fork Holston River at the Buller Fish Cultural Station
A trip west to Buller Hatchery results in an unforgettable moment. Read more…
Winter Fishing for Striped Bass on Virginia’s Lake Anna
Lake Anna is a winter hotspot when it comes to fishing for inland landlocked striped bass and hybrid striped bass. Watch…
Study of Musky Warm-Water Mortality Concluded
A cooperative study of warm-water muskellunge mortality showed a higher mortality rate but little impact on the population. Read more…
Explore the Wild: Find a Musky
Muskellunge, or "musky,' are big, they're hard to catch, and they're definitely in Virginia. Join the DWR Statewide Access Education Coordinator to find out the best places to launch and fish for these fish of a lifetime. Watch…
Hunting for Musky on the Upper James River
Join us as we visit the beautiful Upper James River in search of the fish of 10,000 casts. Watch…
A Day Spent Sampling Trout on the Smith River
DWR volunteer Al Kittredge blogged about a day of trout sampling with DWR aquatics biologists and other volunteers on a section of the lower Smith River. Read more…