There are numerous “Kid’s Fishing Days” coming up. These are special opportunities for children to fish without adult competition. Even if parents have no experience in the art of angling, there are usually veterans on hand to help out with casting and bait. Check out the dates and locations below and take advantage.
April 1-June15
(Three or more stockings within dates listed). Woody Lake and Gilley Park Ponds: (Franklin County Parks and Recreation; call 540-483-4169: Kids under age 16
April 1 – Graves Mountain Lodge on the Rose River8am – 4pm; Kids 12 and under; Fishing starts at 9:00. Prizes, Trout Unlimited and hayrides.
April 8- Silver Lake in Dayton 9 am – 2 pm: Rockingham County Parks and Rec; 540-564-3160 Kids 15 & under, free drinks and pizza, free raffle prizes
April 8 – Town of Grottoes Park; 9 am – 2 pm: Town of Grottoes 540-249-5896; Rockingham County; Kids 15 & under. Free drinks and hotdogs, free raffle prizes
April 8 – Hawksbill Creek, Luray- 9 am – noon; 540-743-5511, VDGIF, Town of Luray
April 20 -Randolph –Henry High School; 4 pm-6 pm; Dan Michaelson; 434-315-1245; 100 middle and high school kids. Supper provided by FFA Alumni
April 22 Old Cossey Pond, City of Fredericksburg; 8 am – 1 pm; Registration will begin around 7:30; Beth Garrett, 540-760-0890, Mike Isel, 804-840-2863; Kids 12 & under, free hot dog lunch, door prizes every hour, loaner rods/reels available.
April 22 – Wolftrap Creek at Wilwood Park in Vienna; 9 – 12; Brian Hanifin, 703-255-6352, $3 per ticket; www.viennava.gov; Catch a tagged fish and receive a gift card from a local merchant. Loaner rods/reels available
April 22-23; 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville: 8am -4 pm, Sarah Delise, 540-338-7603 or
sarah.delise@loudoun.gov. All ages. Kids fishing begins at 8:00 am (adults are allowed to assist). From noon to 4pm, fishing will be open to everyone. Trout may be taken home, but all other species must be returned to the pond. Youth: $6.00. Loaner rods/reels available
April 29 Germantown Lake at C.M. Crockett Park, Midland, VA; Free Registration by 9:30am,
Tourney 10am-1pm; David Symington, 540-422-8874; Ages K-8th grade. Bring your own rod, tackle & bait. Night crawlers for sale.
April 29 Northeast Creek Reservoir; Louisa County; 9 am-1 pm. Daniel Eller, 540-899-4169. Kids 15 & under, loaner rods/reels available, door prizes, participants need to bring bait
April 29 Rocky Gap High School/Laurel Creek; 9 am – 2 pm. Randy Kiser (276) 492-8347. Kids 15 & under; free lunch, door prizes
April 29- Natural Tunnel State Park; Reg.11am-1pm; Fishing from noon-3pm. Natural Tunnel State Park, 276-940-2674; Kids Gift Bags for ages 3-12
April 29 Mint Spring Lakes, The Town of Crozet (Albemarle County); 9 am – 3 pm; Tim Hughes (Albemarle Parks); 434-296-5844; John Harris, (VDGIF) 804-305-8940 Kids 12 and under
Hot dogs and refreshments provided. Tackle, bait, and fishing advice provided at the event.