Join us in Damascus, Virginia for trout fishing tournaments held each April & September. Early bird registration is now open for April 10-12, 2026.
Trout Days is held on the portions of Laurel Creek and Beaverdam Creek within town limits and will be limited to 200 registered anglers at each event. Early bird registration is $50 per adult, $25 per youth.
Trout Days is a catch-and-release tournament, single hook, artificial lures only, no bait (including Powerbait) to help promote conservation and the restoration of the local trout population.
A current Virginia freshwater fishing license is required and state regulations apply. A stocking is scheduled prior to the event and 200 of the stocked trout will be tagged. The fishing tournament is open from 7am Saturday to 12pm Sunday.
Awards will be determined by a trout tag lottery on Sunday after the tournament. Each trout tag collected equals one entry; the more tagged trout you catch, the more chances to win! Prizes include cash awards of up to $1,000 each, plus a mix of gear, guided trips, and other sponsored items. Also included is a separate raffle for all participants on Saturday evening.
All proceeds from these new events go toward supporting the Town of Damascus in long-term recovery efforts from the impacts of Hurricane Helene in September 2024.
More information on Trout Days and register online at www.visitdamascus.org/trout-days.
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