Fishing
Whirling Disease FAQ
Information about whirling disease in brook trout including the health impacts, causes and mitigation efforts for this bone deforming parasite. 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 by reporting pollution and following boating laws 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…
Small Water, Big Fun: Retention Ponds can be Great Places to Hone Your Fishing Skills
If you're looking for water to get started fishing, sometimes you don't have to look any further than your own neighborhood retention pond. Read more…
Alabama Bass and other Invasives Headline the DWR Southwest and Central Virginia Fisheries Update
If there is a common topic among the DWR's regional fisheries managers, it is their concerns about the presence—and spread—of Alabama bass. Read more…
Finding Keepers: Fishing Without a Fish Finder
Not having access to tools doesn’t mean you have to fish blind. There are a few tips and resources that can help you “read” the water without electronics. Read more…
Five Great Places in the Northern Shenandoah Valley to Fish After Work
With large rivers to numerous small lakes that hold various species of fish, the Northern Shenandoah Valley is a great place for some quick fishing trips! Read more…