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Due to exceptionally dry conditions, the Department of Wildlife Resources has implemented a complete ban on any open burning (e.g., campfires, grills) on all DWR properties west of Interstate 95, effective immediately and lasting until further notice.

Fish Citations

To view citations by species and body of water from 2020 to present day. Visit the Go Outdoors Virginia: Angler Recognition Program website. In the bottom left corner under “Trophy Catch Submissions” you can click to “view all” awarded citations.

FreshWater Drum

Date of CatchAnglerWaterbodyWeightLength
5/4/2008Samantha LangfordBuggs Island Lake7 lbs., 05 oz.24 1/2
5/17/2008Timothy DavidsonBuggs Island Lake15 lbs., 02 oz.31 1/2
5/29/2008Kevin FearsStaunton River6 lbs., 01 oz.25
8/3/2008Michael FullerBuggs Island Lake22 lbs., 06 oz.34

Years Available

Note: posting of data for the current year is delayed by 3 months.