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Virginia's Catfish Angling Outlook

One of the surest bets in angling is that in Virginia no one lives too far from some good catfish waters. Here is a guide to some of the best across the state.

Virginia has hundreds of thousands of square miles of fishable waters and the majority of that water is home to one of three common species of catfish -- blue, channel and flathead.

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VIRGINIA FISHING FEATURES

Virginia's Best Family Fishing Trips

Most anglers have some favorite fishing buddies, but if you want to go on a special fishing trip, take the family. Here are some top family fishing spots in Virginia. ... [+] Full Article

Virginia's Catfish Angling Outlook

One of the surest bets in angling is that in Virginia no one lives too far from some good catfish waters. Here is a guide to some of the best across the state. ... [+] Full Article

Virginia's Spring Saltwater Striper Trophies

As the temperatures warm in May, so does the striped bass action in the Chesapeake Bay. Our pro has the tips to help you hook the fish of a lifetime. ... [+] Full Article

Mix & Match: James River & Gaston Bass

Here are some expert tips on how to catch bass this month from two very contrasting fisheries here in Virginia. ... [+] Full Article

10 Hotspots For Close-To-Home Crappie

Want slab crappie fishing and convenience all at once? We've picked 10 top crappie lakes that are close to the 10 biggest cities in the Commonwealth. ... [+] Full Article

Virginia's 3 Best Trout Streams

Here's what every fly-angler should know about three of the top trout waters in the Old Dominion. ... [+] Full Article

Virginia's Largemouth Bass Forecast For 2009

Some of the best and most fun bass fishing of the year is about to crank up. Here's a look at what the top fisheries in the state have in store for anglers. ... [+] Full Article

Virginia's 2009 Smallmouth Bass Forecast

The fish kills on our smallmouth rivers remain the biggest but not the only news for smallmouth bass anglers in Virginia. (February 2009) ... [+] Full Article

VIRGINIA HUNTING FEATURES

Virginia's Spring Turkey Forecast

What are the prospects for the upcoming spring gobbler season in Virginia? Here's what the research and stats have to say. (March 2009) ... [+] Full Article

Our State's Best Small-Game Hunting

As midwinter approaches and big-game seasons conclude, you might find that small-game and bird hunting is some of the best fun you can have in Virginia. ... [+] Full Article

Late-Season Deer Hunts In Virginia

Special deer seasons have expanded the time hunters can spend afield by four months. Here's how to get the most out of these special seasons. ... [+] Full Article

VIRGINIA SPECIES

HUNTING
Big Game:
whitetail deer // bear

Birds:
turkey // duck // goose // dove

Small Game:
rabbit // hare // squirrel

Tactics & Gear:
bowhunting // guns & shooting // hunting dogs // hunting gear

FISHING
Freshwater:
bass // crappie // trout // catfish // striper // hybrid // panfish

Saltwater:
redfish // speckled trout // bluefish // flounder // mackerel // lingcod // halibut // other saltwater fish

Tactics & Gear:
boats & fishing gear

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