This year's free fishing days, as declared by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries are June 5-7th. During these 3 days, you can fish for FREE and you do not need a fishing license for rod and reel fishing in freshwater or saltwater. So now the big question becomes...where to go fishing in Roanoke?
| Top 9 places to take the family fishing around the Roanoke area | |
| LAKES | RIVERS |
| 1. Smith Mountain Lake 2. Claytor Lake State Park 3. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve 4. Philpott Lake 5. Loch Haven Lake | 6. Roanoke River 7. Upper James River 8. Blackwater & Pigg River 9. Jackson River 10. Explore Park |
Need fishing gear? Try these local stores!
Orvis in Downtown Roanoke
Want to plan a family fishing excursion?
Contact our friends at Virginia Outside! In addition to offering summer camps, they are happy to plan a private outing. (Hint: We think this would be an amazing Father's Day gift!)
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