Fishing
Urban Fishing Program Trout Season Begins November 1
Perhaps the best kept secret within DWR’s trout stocking program are the eight urban waters that are stocked as part of the DWR Urban Fishing Program. Read more…
Fall Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Virginia
The changing of the seasons creates excellent conditions for anglers targeting smallmouth bass across the state. Read more…
Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia
Whether you’re an angler or a wildlife enthusiast, the new tackle box-ready Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia is well worth your time to read. Read more…
The Top 5 Fresh Caught Trout Recipes
We've reeled in some of our favorite trout recipes from our archives to go along with your freshly caught fish! Read more…
Keeping it Wild
We’re truly blessed here in Virginia with so many great wild and green places to hike, hunt, fish and commune with nature. Read more…
Fishing Virginia’s Wild Brook Trout
When pursuing Virginia’s native brookies deep in its mountains on one of its finest waters some places are better than others to fish at. Read more…
CPOs Fishing on the Job
It's just another day at the office for Conservation Police Officers Joshua Thomas and Tyler Bumgarner! They helped catch a 48 inch cobia during patrol. Read more…
Whitetop Laurel: A Summertime Fishing Destination
Don't put your fly rods away yet! Check out this secret hot spot for summertime trout fishing and have some tricks for summer fly fishing. Watch…
Lake Moomaw Fishing Report
Lake Moomaw is a mountain gem and the bass population is incredible! Learn more about the state of the fishery from our biologist report. Watch…