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June 2022 "Fish 'n Photos" Contest

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.
Various locations in the park

When

June 1, 2022 8:00 a.m. - June 30, 2022 8:00 p.m.

During June 2022, come cast a line for a prize in Bear Creek Lake State Park’s "Fish 'n Photos" contest. Every participant that submits a valid photo according to the rules will have a chance to win in the follow categories:
Trifecta: Send photos of 3 different fish species you caught during the month.
The Longest: Submit a photo of your catch next to a measuring tape from nose to tail.
Best Fish Face: Submit a photo of you and your catch with the best funny face.

Enter in either Youth (under age 12) or Adult categories. The winner in each category will receive a $50 Virginia State Parks gift certificate. The runner-up in each category will receive a Bear Creek Lake State Park tee shirt.

Find the complete rules on the accompanying 2022 FishCon flier. Submit all entries or questions by email to bcguide@dcr.virginia.gov. Please include your name. Participants must follow all VA Department of Wildlife Resources fishing regulations which can be found at: https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing.

Documents

2022-fishcon.pdf

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov