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Central Appalachia hosts a dazzling array of fish species that attracts robust scientific and recreational interests. Stuart A. Welsh draws on the work of early modern naturalists to examine central Appalachian fishes in terms of the food chain, conservation, climate change, and more as he considers these important creatures and their waterways.
Family Day Fishing Rodeo
Bring the family (ages 4+) to Wilkins Lake in Jim Barnett Park for the annual Family Day Fishing Rodeo. There will be a special stocking of the lake prior to the event and prizes for several divisions.
Fee: $5 per person. Register by 1 pm on 6/18/21 or day of at the lake.
Call 540-662-4946. Let’s go fishing!
Youth Trout Derby
Families are encouraged to bring their young anglers (ages 4-14) to catch stocked trout and other fish at Clearbrook Park Friday evening May 13th from 5:00-8pm. On-site registration begins at 5pm and lasts until 5:55 pm.
Fishing from 6pm- 7:30, ending with awards around 7:30-8pm. This is a rain or shine event. Participants must bring their own fishing pole, bait, tackle, and gear to reel in that “big one”. Awards and door prizes are in the works to make for the best fishing experience this year.
The Youth Trout Derby will create memories for families that will last forever!