Virginia Fishing Report Videos
May 2021 Fishing Report
In the May Fishing Report we highlight the new state record fallfish in addition to a respectable trophy smallmouth bass from our online angler recognition program. Watch…
April 2021 Fishing Report
Many anglers wait all year for the exciting spring shad run! In this month's report Gary Martel, DWR Deputy Director and former Chief of Fisheries, discusses tactics and techniques to catch shad with Alex McCrickard, DWR Aquatic Education Coordinator. Watch…
March 2021 Fishing Report
In this month's fishing report we travel to the gem that is Back Bay located in far southeast Virginia. Learn about early season fishing opportunities at this popular water body. Watch…
Virginia Fishing Forecasts
- Walleye Fishing Forecast
- Large Reservoir Fishing Forecasts
- Bass Fishing – Small Impoundment Ranking Report
- Largemouth Bass Fishing – Reservoir Ranking Report
- Smallmouth Bass Rivers Overview (PDF)
- Non-Tidal River Fishing Forecast
- Tidal River Blue Catfish Forecast (PDF)
- Tidal River Largemouth Bass Forecast (PDF)
Notes from the Field
May 2021 Fishing Report
In the May Fishing Report we highlight the new state record fallfish in addition to a respectable trophy smallmouth bass from our online angler recognition program. Watch…
Angler Spotlight: Meet Khanh Nguyen
Khanh Nguyen's father taught him to fish and he's been hitting the water ever since, sharing the joy of fishing with others whenever he can. Read more…