Virginia offers excellent, extremely diverse angling opportunities. With over 176,000 acres of public lakes and 27,300 miles of fishable streams, Virginia is sure to provide something for every freshwater angler.
Notes from the Field
2026 Fishing, Boating, and Nongame & Endangered Species Regulations Scoping Period
Submit your suggestions for potential changes on fishing, boating, and nongame & endangered species regulations. Read more…
Stephen Miklandric Makes History by Claiming Master Angler VI
The first Master Angler VI patch in the Online Virginia Angler Recognition Program has been claimed! Read more…
Fish Story: A Striper as Big as He Is
At just 8 years old, Mason Clark landed a citation striped bass. Read more…