Tag: Fishing

DNR researching ways to grow bigger bluegill in West Virginia lakes

There's always a bigger fish. At least that's what fisheries biologists are trying to determine as they research ways the...

How to practice physical distancing while fishing at a public lake or stream

This is an updated post. Being outside and enjoying the beauty of nature is one of the best things you...

3 ways to introduce your kids to fishing without having to leave your house

If you love fishing and have an internet connection, you have everything you need to introduce your kids to your...

Rainbow vs golden rainbow trout. What’s the difference?

Thousands of rainbow and golden rainbow trout are stocked in lakes and streams around the state each week during the...

Gov. Justice expands popular Gold Rush stocking program for 2020

The West Virginia Gold Rush is back this spring bigger and better than ever and will now include an additional...

WVDNR uses electrofishing technique to study walleye population

In an effort to improve and diversify fishing opportunities in the Mountain State, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources...

Weekend trout stockings return to WV State Parks this spring

In an effort to provide accessible fishing opportunities for families and new anglers, we're announcing the dates and locations of...

Love hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation? We need your help!

Hunting and fishing have been important parts of West Virginia's culture and economy for decades, if not the entirety of...

That dead Christmas tree you threw away can breathe new life into your favorite fishing lake

Some of the most popular game fish in West Virginia like swimming in waters with ample woody cover from downed...

Trout stockings provide opportunities for year-round fishing adventures in WV

There’s never a bad time to grab a fishing pole and hit one of West Virginia’s many streams or lakes...