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Upcoming Events: Fishing

June 2025

Jun7Sat

Free Fishing Days 2025 at Burke Lake Park

Fairfax Station, VA

DWR will be hosting this Free Fishing Days event. Agency staff and volunteers will be on site with rods and reels, terminal tackle, and bait, ready to instruct you on how to fish. Events are free and no registration is required. No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during Free Fishing Days (June 6–8, 2025). Also during that time facilities use permits will also not be required. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect.

Jun7Sat

Free Fishing Days 2025 at Dorey Park

Henrico, VA

DWR will be hosting this Free Fishing Days event. Agency staff and volunteers will be on site with rods and reels, terminal tackle, and bait, ready to instruct you on how to fish. Events are free and no registration is required. No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during Free Fishing Days (June 6–8, 2025). Also during that time facilities use permits will also not be required. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect.

Jun7Sat

Free Fishing Days 2025 at Mt. Trashmore Park

Virginia Beach, VA

DWR will be hosting this Free Fishing Days event. Agency staff and volunteers will be on site with rods and reels, terminal tackle, and bait, ready to instruct you on how to fish. Events are free and no registration is required. No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during Free Fishing Days (June 6–8, 2025). Also during that time facilities use permits will also not be required. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect.

Jun8Sun

Free Fishing Days 2025 at Williams Wharf Landing

Mathews, VA

DWR will be hosting this Free Fishing Days event. Agency staff and volunteers will be on site with rods and reels, terminal tackle, and bait, ready to instruct you on how to fish. Events are free and no registration is required. No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during Free Fishing Days (June 6–8, 2025). Also during that time facilities use permits will also not be required. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect.

Jun14Sat

BOCO Wild

Buchanan, VA

Botetourt County Parks & Recreation and the Department of Wildlife Resources partner to present the 3rd annual BOCO WILD, a free celebration and expo of outdoor recreation in Botetourt County! Previously known as the Botetourt Fishing Carnival, BOCO WILD encompasses an array of outdoor interests for all ages. Explore a wide range of activities, including fishing instruction, wildlife education, hunting safety, hiking, boating education, and more!