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
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…
Bring on the Bugs for Late-Summer Smallmouth
Smallmouth bass terrestrial action can be some of the most exciting fishing of the year. Read more…
Use the Tide When Chasing Virginia’s Tidal River Largemouth Bass
Tidal rivers offer a great opportunity to catch largemouth bass. Read more…