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Into the World: Harvesting and Releasing Striped Bass

DWR hatchery staff recently completed annual striped bass stockings in reservoirs around the Commonwealth. Take a look at the methods used by warm water hatchery staff to harvest fish from production ponds for stocking in reservoirs such as Bugg’s Island Lake.

The 2025 Virginia Wildlife Photo Issue featuring an otter on its cover.
  • July 15, 2021