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Backyard Bass

Location of Occoneechee State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Occoneechee State Park, 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd., Clarksville, VA 23927.

When

May 2, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Practice casting a fishing pole, no hooks required! Improve your aim and learn about the local fish you’ll find in Buggs Island Lake, also known as John H. Kerr Reservoir. There is no actual fishing in this program. 

 

A child fishes for Backyard Bass fish.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-374-2210
Email Address: Occoneechee@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Fishing | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Backyard Bass - May 16, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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