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 1, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Calling all young anglers; kids 12 and younger get free admission and can fish for free during this annual event. Cedar Creek, which runs under the Natural Bridge, will be stocked with rainbow trout. Kids 12 and under get to keep up to six fish, and staff and volunteers will be on hand to help teach you how to fish or do a craft program.

Guests must bring their 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. 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 the Friends of Natural Bridge State Park.

photo of a family fishing

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