Virginia offers excellent, extremely diverse angling opportunities. With over 176,000 acres of public lakes and 27,300 miles of fishable streams, Virginia is sure to provide something for every freshwater angler.
Notes from the Field
Watch the Shad Cam!
Shad Cam provides viewers with a glimpse under the surface of the James River as fish swim upstream through the fishway. Read more…
Top Virginia Waters for Trophy Smallmouth Bass in 2024
DWR's Alex McCrickard checks out which are the top five waterbodies rated by total numbers of smallmouth bass citations caught in 2024. Read more…
Public Invited to Comment on the Draft Smallmouth Bass Management Plan
DWR is seeking public review & comment on the draft Smallmouth Bass Management Plan through April 11, 2025. Read more…