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
Top Virginia Waters for Trophy Largemouth Bass in 2022
Where were the biggest largemouth bass recorded as citations caught in Virginia in 2022? Read more…
Illegal Hybrid Striped Bass Found in Lake Chesdin Highlights Stocking Regulations
DWR stocks hybrid striped bass only into a few very specific waters, so finding one while sampling Lake Chesdin caused concern. Read more…
Smith River Sampling Seeks Out Native, Non-Game Fish and Young Brown Trout
Sampling fish populations on the Smith River targets non-game fish and juvenile brown trout, but shows an encouraging picture of the fish populations. Read more…