2 kids fishing along the shoreline of a pond surrounded by trees and greenery

Go Fish Fridays! (Peaks of Otter - Milepost 86)

Blue Ridge Parkway

  • Every week on Friday at 10:00 AM from June 12, 2026 to July 03, 2026
  • Free

Join a ranger on Fridays to learn about fishing and how to be a responsible angler. Learn knot tying, basic fish identification, and how to follow rules and regulations of fishing. You can then practice everything you learned and go fish!

Fishing supplies will be provided. You must have a valid NC or VA fishing license if you are 16 years old or older. Bring water, bug spray, and be prepared to spend some time in the outdoors.

Programs subject to cancelation due to weather and other unforsee circumstances. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Program will be along Abbott Lake behind the Peaks of Otter Lodge (85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA 24523).

Latitude and Longitude 37.448102, -79.604604

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Friday

Dates:

June 12, 2026 to July 03, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Drop in anytime during this period.

Contact Information

Blue Ridge Parkway
540-586-4496
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Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Talk
Tags: fishing