Fishing
Aim to Minimize Stress on Warm-Water Stream Gamefish
Making some small changes to how you handle warm-water stream fish after you catch them can make a difference in keeping them healthy in warmer waters. Read more…
Try Throwing a Texas Rig!
Learn how to set up and use one of the most effective and beloved setups for catching multiple species of fish. The Texas Rig! Read more…
Explore the Wild on the Smith River: Hot Trout Fishing in Cold Summer Water
Looking for a great place to catch trout in cool water during the hottest months of the summer? Give the Smith River tailwater a try. Read more…
Three Flies for Summer Trout
If you’d like to simplify things, or are just getting into the sport and want three broadly effective patterns, give this trio of offerings a try. Read more…
Explore the Wild by Fishing at these Five Richmond-Area WMAs
Looking for a new place to fish? Explore the Wild at one of the Department's Wildlife Managements Areas near Richmond. Read more…
Five Reasons to Shuffle Off to Buffalo Creek to Fish
Buffalo Creek Special Regulations Area is an overlooked treasure that makes a visit to the Lexington area worthwhile. Read more…
Streams: The Original Water Park
This summer, take your kids on an adventure to a different kind of lazy river! Here are some tips and tricks for a fun wade-fishing trip with little ones. Read more…
Set Your Sights on a James River Slam
It might not be an official DWR slam, but the author enjoyed landing three fish to complete the James River Slam. Read more…
Tis the Anadromous Fish Season!
What's an anadromous fish, you may ask? Learn more about these species that travel great distances and provide fantastic fishing opportunities. Read more…