Virginia Fishing Report Videos
Managing Fish Populations at Fluvanna Ruritan Lake
Fluvanna Ruritan Lake is a 50-acre impoundment owned by DWR in Fluvanna County. In this report, Johnathan Harris, DWR fisheries biologist, highlights the access and recreational opportunities at this scenic lake located less than 30 minutes from Charlottesville. Watch…
Beginner Angler Basics at Powhatan Wildlife Management Area
In this report, we announce a new state record fish in addition to a new angler challenge, before hitting the water at the Powhatan Wildlife Management Area! Watch…
Fishing for Shad in the Nottoway River
Shad fishing is a rite of Spring in Virginia and the Nottoway River offers anglers the opportunity to target shad in a beautiful, remote swamp setting. 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
- 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
Searching Out the Speckled Trout
A foray into saltwater reaps rewards with a fish ideal for a classic preparation, Simple Speckled Trout. Read more…
Plop Down a Terrestrial Imitation for Summer Trout
Summer is a great time to reach for flies imitating terrestrial insects such as grasshoppers, ants, and beetles when you're targeting trout or other species. Read more…
Catching Shallow Summer Bass
Tips and techniques for landing largemouth bass in the summer heat. Read more…