Whether it’s stripers on the coast, trout in the mountains, or anything in between, it’s time to experience the fun of fishing in Virginia.
Make plans to take advantage of Free Fishing Days June 6–8, reported the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Invite a family member or friend to get out and wet a line without having to purchase a fishing license.
No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during free fishing days. Also during that time facilities use permits will also not be required. To increase angling opportunities, DWR has removed the restriction to fishing designated stocked trout waters for free fishing weekend. This will open over 2,900 miles of trout streams, in addition to numerous ponds, small lakes and reservoirs. Virginia’s diversified trout habitat offers a range of trout fishing prospects. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits and gear restrictions will remain in effect. DWR fee fishing areas will still require a fee for Free Fishing Days weekend.
DWR will host several Free Fishing Days events. Events are free and no registration is required.
Williams Wharf
Those interested in learning how to fish can attend a Free Fishing Days event from 1-3 p.m. June 8 at Williams Wharf Landing, 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews.
DWR staff and volunteers will be on site with rods and reels, terminal tackle and bait, ready to instruct folks on how to fish. Events are free and no registration is required. No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during Free Fishing Days. Also during that time facilities use permits also will not be required. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits and gear restrictions will remain in effect.
