Virginia Fishing Report Videos
Saugeye Fishing in Virginia
Behind the scenes to learn how the Department of Wildlife Resources produces fish for stocking and which baits are best for each species. Watch…
Fishing for Giant New River Strain Walleye
We're on the hunt for a unique genetic strain of walleye found no where else in the world but the New River system. Watch…
Managing Fish Populations at Fluvanna Ruritan Lake
Fluvanna Ruritan Lake is a 50-acre impoundment owned by DWR in Fluvanna County. This highlights the access and recreational opportunities of this lake Watch…
Virginia Fishing Forecasts and Reports
- Walleye Fishing Forecast
- Walleye and Saugeye Production & Stocking
- Large Reservoir Fishing Forecasts
- Bass Fishing – Small Impoundment Ranking Report
- Largemouth Bass Fishing – Reservoir Ranking Report
- Non-Tidal Rivers Fishing Forecast
- Tidal Rivers Fishing Forecast
Notes from the Field
A Post-Helene Update from the DWR Region 3 Fisheries
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Regional Fisheries Manager Jeff Williams for an update of how the fisheries in Region 3 (Southwest Virginia) were faring after the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Read more…
Virginia Angler Breaks 30-Year State Rainbow Trout Record
A normal day of fishing turned into a historic one for Grant Bentz when he landed a new Virginia state record rainbow trout, breaking a 30-year-old record. Read more…
Let a Panfish Teach You to Fly Fish
There’s no better way to learn to fly fish than to pursue Virginia’s plentiful panfish. They're almost everywhere, and they're fun to catch! Read more…