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
Start Shad Season on the Nottoway
The Nottoway River provides some excellent opportunities to catch this classic fish on their spring spawning run. Read more…
10 Top Virginia Fishing Waters: Rivers
Whether you prefer to fling a fly or launch a lure, Virginia’s coastal and inland rivers avail the angler an abundant number of fish species and mountain, valley, and piedmont scenic beauty, providing the possibility of unforgettable angling experiences. Read more…
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…