Try your hand at reeling in some fun with Backyard Bass, an interactive casting game designed for visitors of all ages. During this hands-on activity, you’ll learn the basics of how to cast a fishing rod, practice your aim by “catching” bright, colorful fish targets, and explore some of the common fish species that live beneath the surface of Douthat Lake and Wilson Creek. It’s a relaxed, drop-in program that welcomes beginners, curious kids, and seasoned anglers who just want to sharpen their casting technique. Whether you’re discovering fishing for the first time or looking for a quick outdoor challenge, this activity offers a simple and enjoyable way to dive into the world of angling.

Town Hall of Clifton Forge, Va.
547 Main Street
Clifton Forge, Virginia 24422
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Office Hours: M-F 8:30am to 5pm

To Douthat State Park: 5.7 miles
To Covington, Virginia: 13 miles
To Humpback Covered Bridge: 16 miles
To Falling Spring Falls: 18 miles
To Lexington, Virginia: 29 miles
To The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VA: 35 miles
To The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 36 miles
To Roanoke, VA: 44 miles
To Blacksburg, VA: 77 miles
To Charlottesville, VA: 95 miles
To Charleston, WV: 150 miles
To Richmond, VA: 166 miles
To Washington, DC: 218 miles

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