About this Event
Damascus Trout Days
Join us in Damascus, Virginia in September for a trout fishing tournament & festival. Trout Days will be held on the portions of Laurel Creek and Beaverdam Creek within town limits and will be limited to 200 registered anglers each.
Registration is $90/adult, $45/youth. Trout Days is a catch-and-release tournament, single hook, artificial lures only, no powerbait or bait of any kind. 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 trip, and other sponsored items. Also included is a separate raffle for all participants on Saturday evening.
✨ Trout Days Festival
Saturday, September 26, 12 to 4 PM. Browse local vendors, meet our sponsors, enter a casting contest, pick up fly-tying tips, enjoy family-friendly games, and join the scavenger hunt through downtown shops. The festival is free and open to the public. Located at The Speckled Trout Annex, 106 W. Laurel Ave., in Damascus.
All Trout Days proceeds go toward supporting the Town of Damascus in long-term recovery efforts from the impacts of Hurricane Helene in September 2024.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
106 W Laurel Ave, 106 West Laurel Avenue, Damascus, United States
USD 49.87 to USD 97.88


