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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 02, 2026
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov

Kids Fishing Day returns to Natural Bridge State Park

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NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. – Natural Bridge State Park invites young anglers to its annual Kids Fishing Day, presented by Friends of Natural Bridge State Park. This special event is designed to introduce children to the joys of fishing in a beautiful and educational outdoor setting.

Kids Fishing Day will take place on Saturday, April 4, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, at Cedar Creek, which will be stocked with rainbow trout and runs under the Natural Bridge. Children can keep up to six fish and must bring their own pole, bait and gear.

Admission is free for children 12 and younger from 7 a.m. to noon and cost $6 per child once Kids Fishing Day concludes at noon. Admission is $9 per person for visitors 13 and older all day. No adults may fish, but there must be at least one paying adult with participating children.

Access to Cedar Creek Trail requires navigating a stairway with 137 steps. Accommodations for those with accessibility needs can be made upon request at the park's visitor center or by calling 540-291-1326.

Kids Fishing Day is sponsored by Friends of Natural Bridge State Park, Siler Trucking Company, Bizzee B Catering, Spencer Home Center, Upper James River Resource and Conservation Development Council and Blue Ridge Deli.

For more information about Kids Fishing Day, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov/natural-bridge or call 540-254-0795.

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Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.

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