Fishing
Angler Spotlight: Meet Tyler Bumgarner
For the first installment of Angler Spotlight, we introduce you to Tyler Bumgarner, he is a Senior Conservation Police Officer with DWR. Read more…
Alabama Bass in Virginia
Alabama bass have been illegally introduced into numerous water bodies in Virginia. This invasive species is a direct threat to Virginia's established largemouth and smallmouth bass fisheries. Read more…
June 2020 Fishing Report
Techniques for catching largemouth bass on Virginia’s large impoundments like Lake Chesdin in June with a topwater approach. Watch…
Refer a Friend to Fish
Did you know that you and a friend can both get FREE stuff through DWR’s Refer a Friend program? Read more…
Wild or Hatchery Trout?
How can you tell the difference between a wild trout and one raised in a hatchery (stocked)? There are a few clues, but no real definitive answer. Read more…
May 2020 Fishing Report
Alex gives advice on tips, tactics and tackle to use for fishing small ponds and impoundments in the May, 2020 Fishing Report! Watch…
Golden Crappie Shocks Virginia Angler
A lucky angler reeled in an unusual catch on Virginia’s famous Buggs Island Lake a golden fish caught on Easter Sunday. Read more…
April 2020 Fishing Report
DWR Aquatic Education Coordinator provides updates on trout stocking, safe fishing, fly fishing, and fishing equipment Watch…
Find Smallmouth as the Weather Warms in the Spring
Spring also coincides with great opportunities to target smallmouth bass as rivers across the state warm up from the winter months. Read more…