The fly vanished, swallowed by something just under the surface. “Got him,” exclaimed New River Fly Fishing guide Alex Wise as he quickly stripped line. Soon, a chunky brown trout came to the net.

BASSETT, Va. – The Smith River … A gem hidden in plain view. You might question the part about “hidden.” After all, it’s well-known in some circles. Many circles even. Yet in Virginia, when it comes ...

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - From April 1 to June 15, South River access at Basic Park will be youth-only fishing, aimed at children age 15 and younger. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ...

Four locations in Virginia will host free fishing day events this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. The events, hosted by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, allow family and friends the ...

BASSETT, Va. (WFXR) — The fly drifted gently about ten feet downstream. Gulp! The fly vanished, swallowed by something just under the surface. “Got him,” exclaimed New River Fly Fishing guide Alex ...