Fishing
Top Virginia Waters for Trophy Largemouth Bass in 2024
Where where the most citation largemouth bass caught in Virginia lakes in 2024? DWR's Alex McCrickard crunched the numbers to find out. Read more…
Tips for Safely Handling and Releasing Musky
Safely and ethically handling and releasing musky can help keep them healthy. Read more…
One Last Cast Earns Josh Dolin his Master Angler V Badge
Josh Dolin has become the third angler to attain the Master Angler V title in DWR's Online Angler Recognition Program. Read more…
A Post-Helene Update from the DWR Region 3 Fisheries
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Regional Fisheries Manager Jeff Williams for an update of how the fisheries in Region 3 (Southwest Virginia) were faring after the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Read more…
Virginia Angler Breaks 30-Year State Rainbow Trout Record
A normal day of fishing turned into a historic one for Grant Bentz when he landed a new Virginia state record rainbow trout, breaking a 30-year-old record. Read more…
Let a Panfish Teach You to Fly Fish
There’s no better way to learn to fly fish than to pursue Virginia’s plentiful panfish. They're almost everywhere, and they're fun to catch! Read more…
Smallmouth Bass Study to Inform Future Stocking
DWR Region 4 Fisheries staff is conducting a five-year study taking fin clips from marked hatchery-raised smallmouth bass to determine how stocked fingerlings contribute to smallmouth populations. Read more…
The Copper Creek Conservation Initiative Marks a Big Win for Wildlife
DWR’s purchase of a remarkable piece of land on the banks of the Clinch River will help conserve valuable wildlife habitat and provide wildlife enthusiasts with a myriad of opportunities. Read more…
Bag a Virginia Bass Slam
Catching three species of bass within a year earns an angler the Virginia Bass Slam Challenge title (and a cool sticker!). Read more…