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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.

RURAL RETREAT LAKE

Date of CatchAnglerSpeciesWeightLength
4/15/2006Graham Burcham, Sr.Sunfish11
5/8/2006Warren HastingsMuskellunge40 1/4
5/13/2006Donald HarrisNorthern Pike34
8/10/2006Susan EllisonLargemouth Bass22 1/2
8/13/2006Brian OwensSunfish11
8/13/2006Michael PickleMuskellunge27 lbs.48
8/19/2006Benny McAllisterSunfish11
8/29/2006Benny McAllisterSunfish11 1/4
8/29/2006Benny McAllisterSunfish11
8/29/2006Benny McAllisterSunfish11 1/4
8/29/2006Benny McAllisterSunfish11
8/29/2006James Ellison, Sr.Largemouth Bass22 1/2
9/16/2006Susan EllisonLargemouth Bass25 1/4
11/2/2006Susan EllisonNorthern Pike34 1/4
12/7/2006Susan EllisonNorthern Pike33

Years Available

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