Redesigned interactive hunting and fishing map of West Virginia available
An updated, online interactive map that provides valuable information on hunting and fishing adventures in West Virginia is now accessible on smartphones and tablets,...
West Virginia Free Fishing Weekend to take place June 10–11
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Free Fishing Weekend in West Virginia will return June 10-11, 2023, and encouraged anglers and...
Two West Virginia record fish caught so far in January
Two West Virginia record fish have been caught so far this January. Length records for grass carp and blue catfish were broken by two...
Record West Virginia blue catfish broken fourth year in a row
GALLIPOLIS FERRY, W.Va. — For the fourth year in a row, the West Virginia state record for the largest blue catfish by weight has...
DNR seeks big bucks and trophy fish for display
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking hunters and anglers to enter showcase pieces for its big buck and trophy fish display...
West Virginia governor announces new trout-stocking pattern
Governor Jim Justice has announced that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has implemented a new trout-stocking method designed to enhance fishing.
Rather than...
Biologists find success restoring trout in eastern panhandle
Biologists with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources have released fingerling brook trout into a tributary of the Cacapon River with the help...
Trout being stocked in five park lakes in advance of Earth...
The W.Va. Division of National Resources is stocking trout in five state park lakes on April 22 to encourage family fishing during the Earth...
Monster fish being caught in monster capital of West Virginia
Bigfoot and the Flatwoods Monster aren't the only bizarre creatures being reported at the center of West Virginia in Braxton County. Apparently, the fishing...
Statewide meetings will discuss trout management
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will hold six public meetings with anglers and the general public in late September and October to...
West Virginia DNR to stock nearly 6,000 pounds of catfish
Leading up to the Mountain State's annual free fishing weekend June 13-14, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is stocking nearly 6,000 pounds...
W.Va. announces return of trout stockings, new fishing regulations
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va.—West Virginia has announced the publication of updated 2023-2024 fishing regulations and the return of trout stockings to lakes and streams around...
