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 wide range of trout fishing prospects. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect. DWR fee fishing areas still require a fee for Free Fishing Days weekend.
The Department of Wildlife Resources says you can join themat one of their on-site events for loaner gear and instruction from DWR staff and volunteers:
Burke Lake Park (Fairfax) Dorey Park (Richmond) Mt. Trashmore Park (Virginia Beach) Williams Wharf Landing (Mathews)Photo: DWR
