Upcoming Events: Fishing

This kids fishing event is being hosted by Cleveland Virginia Rural Development.

Registration for this virtual series opens April 17th @ 8:00am.

Beginning in 2026, the VOW Program will be hosting an annual Women's Mentored Flyfishing Virtual Series covering all topics related to flyfishing in Virginia. Virtual classes will be held every other week beginning on May 20th and concluding on September 5th. This series will cover flyfishing in general, and will not focus on any specific fish species, but instead is designed for beginners and women interested in flyfishing and need the basic information and resources to get started. Throughout the series, there will also be scheduled in-person opportunities and additional events/workshops throughout the state to promote a sense of community.

The Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) program's goal is to help women feel comfortable and confident in the outdoors - no matter their experience level. DWR is committed to developing a community of women who enjoy the outdoors, value the importance of conservation and outdoor recreation, and want to have opportunities for personal growth, independence, and empowerment.

Please NOTE: All virtual VOW courses do not qualify for any of the VOW Certificates. By registering for this event, you are automatically registered for ALL classes, EXCEPT the final workshop on Sept. 5th. Separate registration is required for the in-person workshop and will be a first come - first served basis at the conclusion of the August 12th virtual class.

Classes will generally be 45 minutes of instruction/presentation, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. Please visit the registration page for class schedule and agenda.

This kids fishing event is being hosted by the Town of Pennington Gap. Visit the host's website for more information (click on the "More Information" button below).

Virginia DWR is hosting an Introduction to Angling workshop on Sunday, May 24th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Hopyard Landing on the tidal Rappahannock River in King George County. Learn how to cast a fishing rod, tie your own knots, and catch a variety of warmwater fish! Participants will learn techniques to catch species like Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass, among others. DWR staff and volunteers will provide personalized, one-on-one instruction to beginner anglers, offering tips and tricks for fishing across the Commonwealth.

Pre-registration is required for this hands-on educational workshop! Anyone 16 years of age or older must have a valid Virginia freshwater fishing license. Options include an annual freshwater fishing license or a short-term five-day freshwater fishing license.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Pond. This event can be used to complete the Fishing Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

This event has been cancelled.

DWR will be hosting this Free Fishing Days event. Agency staff and volunteers will be on site with rods and reels, terminal tackle, and bait, ready to instruct you on how to fish. Events are free and no registration is required. No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during Free Fishing Days (June 5–7, 2026). Also during that time facilities use permits will also not be required. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect.

DWR will be hosting this Free Fishing Days event. Agency staff and volunteers will be on site with rods and reels, terminal tackle, and bait, ready to instruct you on how to fish. Events are free and no registration is required. No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during Free Fishing Days (June 5–7, 2026). Also during that time facilities use permits will also not be required. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect. Daily fees to enter Carvins Cove will be waived for the general public attending DWR’s free fishing days event.

DWR will be hosting this Free Fishing Days event. Agency staff and volunteers will be on site with rods and reels, terminal tackle, and bait, ready to instruct you on how to fish. Events are free and no registration is required. No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during Free Fishing Days (June 5–7, 2026). Also during that time facilities use permits will also not be required. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect.

DWR will be hosting this Free Fishing Days event. Agency staff and volunteers will be on site with rods and reels, terminal tackle, and bait, ready to instruct you on how to fish. Events are free and no registration is required. No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during Free Fishing Days (June 5–7, 2026). Also during that time facilities use permits will also not be required. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect.