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
Avoid These Eight Fly-Fishing Mistakes
Many pitfalls await the newcomer to fly fishing, even after you get the basic back-and-forth stroke mastered. Here are eight common fly-fishing mistakes to avoid to help you enjoy a productive and enriching day on the stream. Read more…
How You Can Help Improve Virginia’s Fisheries
Anglers can take an active role in helping to improve Virginia's waterways and fisheries. Learn how! Read more…
Trout and Bass Headline the Fisheries Update from Western Virginia
The western area of Virginia is well known for trout and bass angling, but fisheries biologists need to manage multiple non-native species and their effects on populations. Read more…