Fishing
Grand Slam Virtual Fishing Tournament
Join with Nutzy and the rest of the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team to achieve a virtual fishing “Grand Slam”! Participating anglers must catch a largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill before October 31, 2020. Read more…
Jackson River Tailwater Biologist Report
DWR Fisheries biologists just completed their yearly sampling of the Jackson River Tailwaters, and the trout population is looking impressive. Watch…
September 2020 Fishing Report
Amelia Lake, located on the Amelia Wildlife Management Area, has an abundant population of largemouth bass. DWR's Aquatic Education Coordinator Alex McCrickard, and Aquatic Biologist Hunter Hatcher, discuss the fishery in detail providing tips and tactics for your next trip! Watch…
Angler Spotlight: Meet Michael Earley
Sharing striper fishing with his family brought this angler one of his most memorable days. Read more…
DWR Trout Stocking Explained
What goes into the DWR trout-stocking program? We break down what's offered, how it works, and the numbers behind it all. Read more…
August 2020 Fishing Report
Two new state record catches plus tactics for catching shallow-water largemouth bass in the heat. Watch…
Things to Think about When Freezing Fish
Done carefully, freezing fish can be an effective way to store a day's catch for the future. Read more…
Hooked! One Simple Way to Remove an Embedded Hook in the Field
Knowing how to remove a simply embedded hook is an important skill to have while fishing. Read more…
Angler Spotlight: Meet Matt McGraw
Matt McGraw is pursuing Master Angler II status with fly rod in hand. Read more…