Category: Fishing

WVDNR announces Free Fishing Days weekend to take place June 7-8

30th annual Bowden Fishing Derby and event at Little Beaver State Park scheduled for June 7 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The...

West Virginia Anglers Catch Record Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish

WVDNR confirms fifth and sixth state record fish of 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

WVDNR stocks 80 waters during week of May 5

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2025 fishing license and trout stamp CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

Lincoln County Angler Catches State Record Black Crappie

WVDNR has confirmed 3 state record catches in 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)...

Delayed Harvest Regulations End May 15

General regulations begin May 16 and continue through Oct. 31 on five popular fisheries CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

West Virginia Musky: Behind the Scenes of a Spawning Success Story

How the WVDNR’s Hatchery Program is Shaping the Future of Musky Fishing Muskellunge, often called musky, are known among anglers...

WVDNR Announces 2 State Record Fish Caught in April

Record-breaking redhorse sucker and redear sunfish caught on April 22 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

Summer Fishing Guide: West Virginia’s Must-Visit Lakes

6 West Virginia lakes you need to explore this summer Whether you're looking for an easy-access lake for a family...

WVDNR stocks 72 waters during week of April 21

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2025 fishing license and trout stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division...

Natural Resources Commission to meet May 4

Public may attend meeting at WVU Potomac State College SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will...