Head to Smith Mountain Lake State Park to enjoy all this fishing clinic has to offer.

Let’s head over to Edmunds Lake and try to wrangle in some big fish.

 How can we be more sustainable when practicing our favorite hobbies?

Fishing can be as easy as tying your shoes.

Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.

Ever wanted to learn how to fish, but never knew where to start?

June 7-9 is free fishing weekend in Virginia, meaning no fishing is license necessary!

Are you an expert angler or looking to pick up a couple fishing tips?

The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.

Save the date for the annual Claytor Lake Festival.

Practice your fishing line casting skills with this fun land-based activity.

June 7-9 is free fishing weekend in Virginia, meaning no fishing is license necessary!

Practice your netting skills to find out what lives in the Bay using techniques dating back to ancient times!

Try out freshwater fishing from the lake shoreline using our tackle.

Discover some of the beautiful fish that make their homes in the Potomac River with a Park Ranger using a seine net, one of humankind's oldest fishing tools. This is also a great chance to appreciate the important role that the Potomac River and its watershed has in our community.  Be prepared to have fun and get wet.  Be sure to bring water shoes and comfortable clothing.  For questions or inquiries, please call (703)583-6904 or send an e-mail to leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

Discover the wonders beneath the waves while keeping your feet dry.

Get hooked on fishing and take advantage of Virginia's Free Fishing Days at False Cape State Park.

Let’s head over to Edmunds Lake and try to wrangle in some big fish.

 How can we be more sustainable when practicing our favorite hobbies?

Playing a game of Backyard Bass makes learning to fish so much fun!

Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.

Been itching to go fishing?

Get hooked on fishing at False Cape State Park.

The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.

Poles and bait will be provided.

10 and 2, 10 and 2, get into the rhythm of fly fishing.

10 and 2, 10 and 2, get into the rhythm of fly fishing.

Who wants to be a junior ranger?  Join us for our junior ranger camp for ages 10-14 from Monday, June 17 - Thursday, June 20.

 How can we be more sustainable when practicing our favorite hobbies?

Fishing can be as easy as tying your shoes.

Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.

Get hooked on fishing!  Try to catch different species of fish in the Shenandoah River! We'll learn about native fish and the importance of preserving the river. This is a great program for families with children and people looking to catch fish for the first time.

The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.

Discover some of the beautiful fish that make their homes in the Potomac River with a Park Ranger using a seine net, one of humankind's oldest fishing tools. This is also a great chance to appreciate the important role that the Potomac River and its watershed has in our community.  Be prepared to have fun and get wet.  Be sure to bring water shoes and comfortable clothing.  For questions or inquiries, please call (703)583-6904 or send an e-mail to leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

Splash a hand line in the water and see if you pull up a jimmy or a sook.

Let’s head over to Edmunds Lake and try to wrangle in some big fish.

Practice your netting skills to find out what lives in the Bay using techniques dating back to ancient times!

Uncover the world of native fish at Widewater State Park!

Let’s head over to Edmunds Lake and try to wrangle in some big fish.

 How can we be more sustainable when practicing our favorite hobbies?

Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.

Been itching to go fishing?

Get hooked on fishing at False Cape State Park.

This land-based, hook-free fishing game is a fun and safe way to learn how to cast, but even those who are fishing fanatics will enjoy trying to beat out the competition in this game of limited resources.

Uncover the world of native fish at Widewater State Park!

The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.

Practice your fishing line casting skills with this fun land-based activity.

Poles and bait will be provided.

Practice your netting skills to find out what lives in the Bay using techniques dating back to ancient times!

Smith Mountain Lake is the perfect location for fishing.

Belle Isle State Park has some great activities that you can do on your own schedule.