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What's New

The following fishing regulation changes are new beginning January 1, 2009. More details can be found in sections that follow this summary.

Trout Regulations

• The Hardware River delayed harvest trout section in Fluvanna County has been expanded (see "Delayed Harvest Waters").
• Coursey Springs Trout Rearing Station in Bath County is closed for a major reconstruction project. See the Trout Guide section for information about how this will affect trout stockings in 2009.