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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.

MATTAPONI RIVER

Date of CatchAnglerSpeciesWeightLength
2/22/2016John Jones Sr.Yellow Perch12 1/2
3/9/2016Tanya WilliamsYellow Perch12 1/4
3/14/2016Hyland Fowler Jr.Yellow Perch12 1/2
3/14/2016Hyland Fowler Jr.Yellow Perch12
3/18/2016Ronald SadlerYellow Perch13 1/4
4/2/2016Charles Reed, IIIStriped Bass28 lbs.39
5/1/2016Daniel WilliamsBlue Catfish52 lbs., 14 oz.
5/5/2016Chris CampbellStriped Bass43
6/4/2016Nate DavisYellow Perch12 1/4
6/29/2016Nate DavisYellow Perch12 1/2
7/1/2016Hunter VillanuevaBlue Catfish30 lbs.43
7/10/2016Hunter VillanuevaBlue Catfish46 lbs.44
12/3/2016Daniel WilliamsBlue Catfish57 lbs., 3 oz.42

Years Available

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