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
Fish Story: A Striper as Big as He Is
At just 8 years old, Mason Clark landed a citation striped bass. Read more…
Try Something New: Fish America’s Oldest River
The New River has incredible biodiversity for an inland, non-estuarine river, offering ancient geology, striking scenery, and year-round opportunities for great fishing. Read more…
Celebrating 75 Years of Anglers’ Contributions to Conservation
Whether it’s catch-and-release or hook-and-cook, fishing is conservation—and has been for 75 years—codified in federal law with a hook in Virginia history. Read more…