Boating
The Rappahannock River at Carter’s Wharf is Rich with History and Wildlife
The Rappahannock River near Carter's Wharf boat landing is contains a variety of history, wildlife, fishing, and more. Read more…
Staying Safe During Spring Season Boating and Fishing Alone
It's easy to overlook some safety aspects of early season boating, especially when making those first few trips solo. Read more…
Exploring the Wild on the Mattaponi from Aylett
Accessing the Mattaponi River from DWR's Aylett boat landing affords great paddling, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Read more…
Explore the Wild from the Water!
Whether you love birding fishing or simply exploring, DWR's public boating access landings offer you a huge variety of opportunities. 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…
CPOs Were on the Water in Force During Operation Dry Water
The K9 Conservation Police Officer's Operation Dry Water has a successful weekend of heightened enforcement had good results. Read more…
Boaters’ Checklist – Going From Home to Launch
A checklist of simple, common-sense procedures to follow carefully and when you go boating on Virginia’s waters to maintain your watercraft and safety. Read more…
Grab a Paddle and Go!
The 2020 article “Grab a Paddle and Go!” details five great destinations for paddling Virginia’s waters. Here are five more to check out! Read more…
Spring Checklist for Virginia Boaters
Make sure your boat is ready to run smoothly, reliably, and safely with this spring checklist of what you'll need to do before you start your boat this season! Read more…