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Annual Kids Fishing Day

Location of Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia

Where

Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.
Cedar Creek Trail

When

April 2, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Calling all kids 12 and younger to come fish for rainbow trout at Natural Bridge State Park. Is this your first time fishing and not sure how to do it? That's okay since will have rangers and volunteers along the creek to teach you how to throw a line in and catch a fish. The park will also offer games, fishing crafts, and food. Two lucky children will win a prize if they're able to catch the only two Golden Trout in the creek.

Event Requirements: Guests must bring your own pole, bait, and gear. Children can catch and keep up to six fish per child. No adults are allowed to fish, but there must be at least one paying adult with participating children.

Special Admission Rates: Children 12 years and younger receive free admission from 9 a.m. to noon. After 12 p.m., children's tickets resume their normal rate at $6/child. Adults (13 and older) pay regular admission price all day.

This event is sponsored by Rockbridge Area Tourism, Spencer Home Center, and the Friends of Natural Bridge State Park.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-291-1326
Email Address: NaturalBridge@dcr.virginia.gov