Join us in Damascus, Virginia for trout fishing tournaments held each April & September.
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. Registration for April 10-12, 2026 is now open - $75 per adult, $35 per youth.
Trout Days is a catch-and-release tournament, single hook, artificial lures only, no powerbait or bait of any kind 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 5:00 PM until dusk on Friday, from dawn to dusk on Saturday, and from dawn until noon on 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.
Plus, enjoy the Trout Days Festival, open to everyone, at The Speckled Trout Annex Saturday from 12-4pm: Meet our sponsors, shop local vendors, and enjoy family-friendly games.
All proceeds from these 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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