Fishing
Catching Shallow Summer Bass
Although many bass head to deeper water in the summer, there are plenty of bass that stay in the shallows and methods for reaching deeper waters Read more…
Hungry Fish at Hungry Mother Lake
Hungry Mother Lake in Hungry Mother State Park near Marion is a fantastic destination for anglers, paddlers, and wildlife watchers. Read more…
You Can Help the Organizations that Help Our Rivers
The VDWR and various Friends groups and other NGOs work cooperatively to improve the fishing and paddling experience on state rivers. Read more…
Good and Bad News in an Update on the Lower New River’s Fishery
There's good news and bad news about the smallmouth fishery on the Lower New River; the rock bass are rebounding at a cost to the smallmouth populations. Read more…
A Banner Year for DWR’s Walleye Program
In 2022, DWR stocked 1,166,345 walleye and saugeye fingerlings! Anglers who want the challenge of catching a walleye or saugeye should focus on the locations listed in our special report. Read more…
Managing Fish Populations at Fluvanna Ruritan Lake
Fluvanna Ruritan Lake is a 50-acre impoundment owned by DWR in Fluvanna County. This highlights the access and recreational opportunities of this lake Watch…
Summer Trout Fishing in the Shadow of Mount Rogers
Some trout streams in the Mt. Rogers area are fishable throughout most of the summer and can offer some of the best dry fly fishing of the year. Read more…
Safe Practices for Summer Trout Fishing
During summer heat, use precautions when trout fishing to help keep trout safe and carry a landing net to quickly land your fish Read more…
A Surprise Fallfish Turns into a State Record for Josh Dolin
In Cowpasture River, Josh Dolin thought he had caught a trophy brown trout. But when he landed the fish, it was a state record for a different species. Read more…