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
Four Great Tactics for Spring Crappie Success
Crappies are great fish for family outings, which makes them the perfect choice for someone new to the sport of angling—young or old. Read more…
Report Tagged Musky!
A summer muskellunge tagging study will help DWR biologists understand the impact of catch-and-release mortality on musky. Read more…
Interagency Largemouth Bass Tagging Project on Potomac River Underway
Anglers in the Potomac River are asked to report any catch of tagged largemouth bass to gather data for an interagency study. Read more…