Virginia Free Fishing Days — Mt. Trashmore Instructional Event
Drawn from a named source but not independently confirmed. Double-check before relying on it.
Direct WebFetch of the official DWR page returned a server error (HTTP 500) on repeated attempts, so this couldn't be primary-source-confirmed the way most 'verified' entries here are. The facts above are drawn consistently from that same DWR page's own search-indexed content plus multiple local news reports (WAVY, WSLS, and a Hampton Roads family-events calendar) directly citing DWR, not from an unofficial guess — hence 'unverified' rather than 'sample,' but a notch below 'verified.' Re-check dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/free-fishing-days/ directly before planning around this.
An annual, license-free weekend for recreational rod-and-reel fishing statewide, paired with a Virginia DWR-staffed instructional event at Mt. Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach — rods, reels, tackle, and bait provided, with hands-on instruction for beginners.
- Organizer
- Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
- Where
- Mt. Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach, VA
- Service area
- Statewide program; this listing covers the Hampton Roads / Virginia Beach instructional event specifically
- When
- Annually in early June; 2026's statewide license waiver ran June 5–7, with the Mt. Trashmore instructional event on June 6, 9 AM–1 PM. That specific date has already passed as of this writing (2026-08-08) — this is a recurring annual program, included here for the pattern rather than as a still-upcoming 2026 event. Check DWR's site for next year's exact dates. (Seasonal)
- Cost details
- No Virginia fishing license is required anywhere in the state during Free Fishing Days; the Mt. Trashmore event itself is free with no registration required. Standard size/season/possession-limit regulations still apply.
- Registration
- Not required
Meeting details, schedules, and costs can change without notice — confirm current details with the organizer before attending, especially for a first visit.