Fishing
2026 Fishing, Boating, and Nongame & Endangered Species Regulations Scoping Period
Submit your suggestions for potential changes on fishing, boating, and nongame & endangered species regulations. Read more…
Stephen Miklandric Makes History by Claiming Master Angler VI
The first Master Angler VI patch in the Online Virginia Angler Recognition Program has been claimed! Read more…
How to Catch Blue Catfish in Virginia’s Tidal Rivers
Learn some tips and tricks to catching blue catfish from DWR’s Aquatic Education Coordinator. Watch…
Fish Story: A Striper as Big as He Is
At just 8 years old, Mason Clark landed a citation striped bass. Read more…
Try Something New: Fish America’s Oldest River
The New River has incredible biodiversity for an inland, non-estuarine river, offering ancient geology, striking scenery, and year-round opportunities for great fishing. Read more…
Celebrating 75 Years of Anglers’ Contributions to Conservation
Whether it’s catch-and-release or hook-and-cook, fishing is conservation—and has been for 75 years—codified in federal law with a hook in Virginia history. Read more…
Explore the Mountaintop Wild from Laurel Bed Lake
Whether you enjoy paddling in a picturesque mountain setting; fishing for smallmouth bass, trout, or panfish; or watching wildlife in unique microclimates, Laurel Bed Lake is worth the trip! Read more…
Fish Bite in the Rain!
While fishing in the rain requires proper gear and a willingness to get wet, the rewards can be well worth it. Read more…
Virginia’s Five Best Lesser-Known Smallmouth Waters
Overshadowed by bigger-name smallie rivers, these less-celebrated waterways offer great fishing and can put you on the fish while being away from the crowds. Read more…