Category: Fishing

Tips to help you catch trout in West Virginia

Catch native and stocked trout with these helpful tips from the WVDNR. When it comes to fishing, it doesn’t get...

Becoming An Outdoors Woman fall workshop registration open

Popular event for outdoor enthusiasts scheduled for Sept. 22-24 at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR, city of Mannington, expand outdoor recreation opportunities at Dents Run WMA

Agreement will permit hunting, trapping, and fishing on nearly 114 acres, which will be incorporated into Dents Run WMA. MANNINGTON,...

WV angler catches state record channel catfish 2 years in a row

WV angler catches state record channel catfish 2 years in a row Record-breaking fish both caught at South Mill Creek...

WV angler catches state record longnose gar

WV angler catches state record longnose gar Record-breaking fish measured in at 53.62 inches. CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  An 11-year record for...

WVDNR reports 19 percent increase in number of stocked trout in 2023

WVDNR reports 19 percent increase in number of stocked trout in 2023 Favorable weather and improved infrastructure is helping the...

WVDNR announces catfish stockings

WVDDNR announces catfish stockings WVDNR announces catfish stockings SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. —  The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has stocked...

WVDNR announces winners of Gold Rush Giveaway

WVDNR announces winners of Gold Rush Giveaway Five lucky anglers to receive a West Virginia lifetime fishing license. SOUTH CHARLESTON,...

Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Weekend to take place June 10–11

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend will return June 10-11, 2023, and encouraged...

WVDNR stocks 43 waters during week of May 23-27

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of...