Fishing RSS Feeds- Fishing News - West Virginia Fishing News

DNR Urges Safe Boating During Memorial Day Weekend

Thu, 26 May 2011 20:56:33 -0400

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the recreational boating season for West Virginia and surrounding states. West Virginia has been consistently one of the leading states in boating fatalities per registered boaters. Already this year West Virginia has had four boating fatalities. Three of the four deaths were related to alcohol.

Catfishing Fun at West Virginia’s State Parks

Thu, 26 May 2011 20:55:57 -0400

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Visitors and anglers fishing at 11 areas within the state parks system are more likely to catch a catfish this summer thanks to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ stocking of catchable-size channel catfish in parks waters.

Take a Hike June 4 at a W.Va. State Park or Forest

Thu, 26 May 2011 15:22:49 -0400

National Trails Day® is Saturday, June 4, and anyone who hikes or walks is invited to visit a West Virginia state park or forest and be part of the American Hiking Society’s annual celebration. The society organizes and promotes hiking as a healthy outdoor activity and a way to celebrate the many benefits that trails provide the public when used.

Garlic Mustard Pulls Fight Invasive Plant Species Across West Virginia

Mon, 16 May 2011 14:19:51 -0400

PIPESTEM, W.Va. – Garlic mustard is one of the most invasive plant species in West Virginia and various groups have organized “pulls” to help discourage its spread on public land. For example, Pipestem State Park’s Garlic Mustard Pull was conducted April 22. The event, sponsored by the National Park Service, was led by NPS Ranger Richard Altare as part of the New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend.

Pipestem Resort State Park to Host Next Training for West Virginia’s Archery in the Schools Program Aug. 2 and 3

Wed, 11 May 2011 13:53:01 -0400

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section (DNR) will hold its next training for the Archery in the Schools (AIS) Program August 2 and 3 at Pipestem Resort State Park, according to Scott Warner, DNR’s AIS Program Coordinator.

Sandstone Man Sentenced in New River Boating Fatalities

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:22:19 -0400

HINTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reports that 46-year old Jeffrey Allen Acord of Sandstone, West Virginia, was charged with and pled guilty to three counts of negligent homicide in connection with the drowning of three people in a boating incident on the New River April 3, 2011. Following an investigation by Natural Resources Police Officer Jason B. Hudson, Acord was arrested and arraigned before Magistrate Jack Hellems in Hinton.

West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 25 - 29

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:22:25 -0400

ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked with trout the week of April 25, 2011.

Anthony Creek
Bear Rocks Lake
Blackwater River
Brandywine Lake
Brushy Fork Lake
Buckhannon River
Buffalo Creek (Logan)

West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 18 - 22

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:52:54 -0400

ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked with trout the week of April 18, 2011.

Anawalt Lake
Anthony Creek
Big Clear Creek
Big Sandy Creek
Blackwater River
Boley Lake
Buckhannon River (Railroad)

West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 11 - 15

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:06:09 -0400

ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked with trout the week of April 11, 2011.

Anthony Creek
Back Fork of Elk River
Bear Rocks Lake
Blackwater River
Brandywine Lake
Brushy Fork Lake

Senior Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License in Effect for 2012

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:33:38 -0400

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Resident hunters and anglers who reach 65 years of age on or after January 1, 2012, will need to purchase the new Class XS Senior Sportsman’s Lifetime License to hunt, fish or trap in the state, according to Frank Jezioro, director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The West Virginia Legislature has established the new lifetime license to permit the DNR to capture more federal revenue for its fish and wildlife management programs.

West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 4 - 8

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:30:39 -0400

ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked with trout the week of April 4, 2011.

Anthony Creek
Beech Fork Tailwaters
Berwind Lake
Big Clear Creek
Big Run Lake
Big Sandy Creek
Blackwater River

West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of March 28 - April 1

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:34:53 -0400

ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked with trout the week of March 28, 2011.

Anthony Creek
Bear Rocks Lake
Blackwater River
Brandywine Lake
Brushy Fork Lake
Buckhannon River
Bullskin Run

West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of March 21-25

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:55:43 -0400

ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked with trout the week of March 21, 2011.

Anderson Lake
Anthony Creek
Back Fork of Elk River
Big Sandy Creek
Blackwater River
Boley Lake
Buffalo Creek (Brooke)

Bad Hair Covers Murderous Shenanigans at Blackwater Falls Mystery Dinner Theater April

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:32:11 -0400

DAVIS, W.Va. – “Dream of Murder,” an audience participation murder mystery, will tease giggles and grins from attendees at the Blackwater Falls State Park dinner theater on April 2. Presented by The In Cahoots Players of Fayetteville, W.Va., the setting is an annual telethon to benefit S.N.O.R.E , the Society for the Narcolepsy of Restorative Engineers (aka beauty technologists).

Results of 2010 Husky Musky Club Catch Report Announced

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:02:37 -0400

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Anglers caught and reported 319 muskies to the West Virginia Husky Musky Club in 2010, according to Bret Preston, assistant chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The fish were reported from 29 West Virginia waters and more than 60 percent of them came from water stocked by the WVDNR. The 2010 catch represented the largest in more than 40 years of record keeping.