Damascus Trout Days Apr 11-13
Damascus, Virginia has two new trout fishing tournaments hosted by the Town of Damascus, April 11-13 and September 12-14, 2025. Trout Days will be held on the portions of Laurel Creek and Beaverdam Creek within town limits and will be limited to 200 registered anglers each.
All Trout Days proceeds go toward supporting the Town of Damascus in long-term recovery efforts from the impacts of Hurricane Helene in September 2024.
Entry is $100 per person.
Trout Days is a catch-and-release tournament, single hook, artificial lures only.
A current Virginia freshwater fishing license is required and state regulations apply.
A stocking is scheduled prior to the event and 200 of the stocked trout will be tagged.
The fishing tournament is open from 7am Saturday to 12pm Sunday.
Awards will be determined by a trout tag lottery on Sunday after the tournament. Each trout tag collected equals one entry; the more tagged trout you catch, the more chances to win! Prizes include cash awards of up to $1,000 each, plus a mix of gear, guided trips, and other sponsored items. Also included is a separate raffle for all participants on Saturday evening.