Fish Management in West Virginia
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources fisheries management programs are designed to provide a variety of fishing opportunities and experiences for anglers. The DNR endeavors to develop opportunities that range from native brook trout creeks to musky streams and large river catfish, and from small impoundment bluegill to reservoir bass and walleye. These programs consist of efforts focused on coldwater and warmwater species management and their habitats. Research, stocking, public access development, regulations, and outreach combined with habitat protection, improvement, and restoration form the foundation of the state's management of the state's fishery resources.
Fishing Regulations Fishing
2006 Fishing Regulations (PDF)* 1MB *Anglers Alert*
Regulations Summary Snakehead Fish
Regulations Meeting Schedule Ohio River Management Plan (PDF)*
Special Area Regulations
Public Fishing Areas
Waterfowl Hunting and Fishing on the Ohio River (PDF)* Weekly Updated Fishing Report
Underwater Spearfishing and Diving Stream Conditions
Other Methods of Fishing Stream Flow Information (USGS)
Licenses and Permits Favorite Fishing Waters
Trout Stocking Schedule
Proposed Hunting and Fishing Changes Daily Stocking Report
Trophy Fish Citation Program
Fish Identification
State Fishing Records
Husky Musky Club
Farm Pond Management
Publications and Forms Fish Management
Fishing Brochure (PDF)* Stocking
Consumption Advisory Regulations
Health Benefits of Eating Fish Outreach
Contaminants in Fish Public Access Development
Wildlife Management Areas Habitat Improvement
Cleaning and Filleting Warmwater Hatchery
Catch and Release Research and Surveys
State Fish Records Application Form (PDF)*
Trophy Fish Citation Application (PDF)*
Husky Musky Club Application (PDF)*
Grass Carp Application (PDF)*
Fishing Tournament Application (PDF)*
Open Tournament Report Form (PDF)*
Fishes of West Virginia Checklist (PDF)*
Phone: see web site Address: Division Natural Resources~DNR City: State of WV State: WV Zip: 25305 Region: Url: http://www.wvdnr.gov/Fishing/Fishing.shtm Canaan Valley - Berkeley Springs - Thomas - Potomac Highlands~ - Fayetteville - Harpers Ferry - West Virginia Regions - Roanoke - Moorefield |
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