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

Five Great Places in the Northern Shenandoah Valley to Fish After Work
With waters that range from large rivers to small lakes that hold various species of fish, the Northern Shenandoah Valley is a great place for some quick fishing trips! Read more…

An Update on the Upper James, Shenandoah Valley, and Northern Virginia Fisheries
The Upper James, Shenandoah Valley, and Northern Virginia section of the Old Dominion features numerous quality fisheries as well as challenges. Read more…

Angler Lands Rare Blue-Mouth Chain Pickerel
A rare genetic color mutation makes for an angler's memorable catch. Read more…
