Danville Featured Fishing Sites
Site #1: Dan River - Catch and Release Trout
Description: The Dan River is a river of contrasts - even contradictions. But it also has similarities like the brook trout and striped bass. Both fish fight hard, but do not leap- and both are naturally occurring.The Dan River originates high along the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Patrick County and flows easterly until it empties into 50,000-acre John H. Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake) near Clarksville, Virginia. The Dan River is a stream for all seasons and the choice of a variety of anglers. It's hard to imagine while standing on the banks of John. H. Kerr Reservoir that four counties to the west, the Dan River is a sparkling mountain stream and home to the native brook trout.
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Site #2: Anglers Park
Description: Known for it's infamous bike trails, Anglers Park is also the perfect haven for those seeking a fishing oasis. Conveniently located on Northside Drive the park offers 44 acres of wildlife, river access, and boatramps to accompany it's numerous trails.
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Site #3: Abreu-Grogan ParkDescription: This ramp on the South side of the river is located just upstream from Schoolfield Dam and the Park Ave. bridge. It can be reached from Bus. Rt. 29. This access allows anglers with a boat and motor to run upstream, but downstream floats are blocked by a series of dams (including the one immediately below the ramp). There are also bank fishing opportunities. Fish species available to anglers at this site include black bass, sunfish, and catfish. Striped bass migrating from Kerr Reservoir cannot reach this location, due to the presence of downstream dams. |
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