Rapidan Trout Unlimited Kids Fishing Day
Trout Heritage Day 2026
Join us for a fun-filled day of trout fishing and outdoor adventure!
📅 Date Saturday, April 4, 2026
⏰ Time 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges
📋 Registration Walk-in at 9:00 AM — no pre-registration needed
☔ Rain or Shine This event takes place rain or shine!
Fishing Opportunities
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For Kids 12 & Under
- The Rose River will be heavily stocked with trout.
- Reserved exclusively for young anglers.
- No fishing license required for ages 12 and under.
- Any legal tackle is allowed.
- Daily limit: keep up to 6 fish.
- Size limit: 7-inch minimum for trout kept.
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For Teens 13–18
- A stocked pond at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges will be available.
- Catch-and-release only — all fish must be released.
- Artificial lures only permitted.
Hands-On Activities
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Fly Casting & Spin Casting
Learn casting techniques with expert TU volunteers.
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Fly Tying Demonstrations
Watch and try your hand at tying your own flies.
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Fishing Knot Tying
Learn essential knots every angler should know.
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Aquatic Insect Discovery
Explore the stream and identify trout food sources.
Activity Schedule
🕙 10:00 AM
Casting Lessons
🕙 10:00 AM
Fly Tying Demonstrations
🕙 10:00 AM
Aquatic Insect Collection & Identification
🕙 10:00 AM
Fishing Knot Tying (Sycamore Pavilion)
Event Details
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Free Admission
Walk-in registration on-site at 9:00 AM
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Hot Food Available
Fresh meals from Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges
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Concessions & Exhibits
Additional activities by Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges
Bring the whole family and make lasting memories in the great outdoors!
Hosted by the Rapidan Chapter of Trout Unlimited in partnership with Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
