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Virginia offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in the country. Whether you’re a casual angler or a serious expert, Virginia is a great place to cast your line. You’ll find picturesque rivers, lakes and streams, not to mention legendary hospitality in communities that welcome outdoor enthusiasts.

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 Fish Virginia By The Numbers

Fishing Lure

80,000

anglers visit Virginia every year

Virginia Lakes

176,000

acres of public lakes statewide

 

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Fish Virginia First2 weeks ago
Some Fish Virginia First partner communities have been seriously impacted by recent rains and flooding, especially in southern and southwest Virginia. If you had a fishing trip planned or were thinking about a trip this weekend, we suggest you call ahead to guides,outfitters and accommodations to check on their status. Also check with Virginia State Parks about closings. Please keep the affected communities in your thoughts. We'll be back to great fishing all around Virginia soon.
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Fish Virginia First3 weeks ago
Lynchburg, VA has lots of choices for where to fish. They have city parks along with two awesome state parks, but it's hard to imagine a more perfect day than floating down the beautiful James River through the middle of town. Plus, Lynchburg is a college town with plenty of great places to dine after a day on the water.
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Fish Virginia First1 month ago
Waynesboro is ideally located for outdoor fun. It's located in the central part of the Shenandoah Valley and is a gateway to Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park. It's not surprising that great fishing can be found here. Sherando Lake is located minutes outside of the city, while beautiful South River flows through downtown.
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Fish Virginia First1 month ago
Our latest e-newslettter is out. Find out what to fish for this fall, also some helpful online resources that you can use, and more.
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COVID-19 Statement

All state access points are open. Some facilities or lots may be closed. We cannot stress enough to please check with your local county and city for any additional closures of parks, lakes, or piers. The Fish Virginia First website is not updated with COVID-19 related closures, either on the places to cast or types of fish pages.