Fishing
When It’s Cold, Check Out Chain Pickerel
While other species slow down as your water temperature falls into the 40s, pickerel don’t seem to mind making winter a great fishing opportunity. Read more…
Tidal River Curious? Focus on These Four Habitats
If you're looking to explore fishing on tidal rivers, winter is a great time to experiment. These four habitat types are solid options to up your odds. Read more…
How Do Low Water Flows Affect Fish?
How much do skinny water conditions affect smallmouth bass and other gamefish as well as the prey they feed on? Read more…
Chasing the Trout Slam Challenge
What happens when you don't try for a Virginia Trout Slam Challenge? You guessed it...nothing; nevertheless it's a fun challenge for experienced anglers. Read more…
Whirling Disease FAQ
Information about whirling disease in trout which is caused by a microscopic parasite which causes deformities in young trout. Read more…
Avoid These Eight Fly-Fishing Mistakes
Many pitfalls await the newcomer to fly fishing, here are eight common fly-fishing mistakes to avoid to help you enjoy a productive day on the stream Read more…
How You Can Help Improve Virginia’s Fisheries
Anglers can take an active role in helping to improve Virginia's waterways and fisheries. Learn how! Read more…
Trout and Bass Headline the Fisheries Update from Western Virginia
Western Virginia is well known for trout and bass angling, although biologists need to manage multiple non-native species and their effects on populations Read more…
Renovations Bring Front Royal Fish Cultural Station’s History into the Future
Updating the fish hatchery’s infrastructure allows the historic facility to replenish smallmouth bass in local river systems. Read more…