Fishing
Searching Out the Speckled Trout
A foray into saltwater reaps rewards with a fish ideal for a classic preparation, Simple Speckled Trout; here are some tips for catching this species. Read more…
Plop Down a Terrestrial Imitation for Summer Trout
Summer is a great time to reach for flies imitating terrestrial insects such as grasshoppers, ants, and beetles when you're targeting trout or other species. Read more…
Catching Shallow Summer Bass
Although many bass head to deeper water in the summer, there are plenty of bass that stay in the shallows and methods for reaching deeper waters Read more…
Hungry Fish at Hungry Mother Lake
Hungry Mother Lake in Hungry Mother State Park near Marion is a fantastic destination for anglers, paddlers, and wildlife watchers. Read more…
You Can Help the Organizations that Help Our Rivers
The VDWR and various Friends groups and other NGOs work cooperatively to improve the fishing and paddling experience on state rivers. Read more…
Good and Bad News in an Update on the Lower New River’s Fishery
There's good news and bad news about the smallmouth fishery on the Lower New River; the rock bass are rebounding at a cost to the smallmouth populations. Read more…
A Banner Year for DWR’s Walleye Program
In 2022, DWR stocked 1,166,345 walleye and saugeye fingerlings! Anglers who want the challenge of catching a walleye or saugeye should focus on the locations listed in our special report. Read more…
Managing Fish Populations at Fluvanna Ruritan Lake
Fluvanna Ruritan Lake is a 50-acre impoundment owned by DWR in Fluvanna County. This highlights the access and recreational opportunities of this lake Watch…
Summer Trout Fishing in the Shadow of Mount Rogers
Some trout streams in the Mt. Rogers area are fishable throughout most of the summer and can offer some of the best dry fly fishing of the year. Read more…