Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located in the southeastern corner of the City of Virginia Beach. The refuge was established in 1938 to protect and provide habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl.

Freshwater fishing is offered in Back Bay and D-Pool, where largemouth bass, perch, catfish and bluegill are common. Surf fishing from the beach may bring anglers bluefish, whiting (kingfish), croaker, spot, redfish and others.

2024年6月1日 · Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is kicking off the summer with the Back Bay Bash and Saturday, June 1! There will be fun for all ages at this free event, including kayak demos, a surf fishing clinic, freshwater fishing clinic, guided walks and more.

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge 1324 Sandbridge Road Virginia Beach VA, 23456 (757) 301-7329 http:// http://www.fws.gov/refuge/back_bay/ Summary of Refuge Regulations DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE F ollowing is a partial list of Refuge regulations. This list is not all …...inclusive.

Two boardwalk trails, the Seaside and Dune Trails, lead to the beach. The Raptor Trail and Kuralt Trail give views of Back Bay. Portions of the interior dikes are also open seasonally, providing hiking or biking access to False Cape State Park. The refuge beach is also open year-round as access to the state park. • Observe and photograph wildlife

Passes are available at Refuge Fee Booth from April - October. Additionally, passes are available year-round at the Visitor Center, located at 4005 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Please call (757)301-7329 ext. 3106 to schedule an appointment. Pass Options

2024年4月3日 · Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located in the southeastern corner of the City of Virginia Beach. The refuge was established in 1938 to protect and provide habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Diverse habitats, including beachfront, freshwater marsh, dunes, shrub-scrub and upland...

Approximately seven miles of trail and beach are available for hiking and/or bicycling at the refuge. The Raptor, Sunset Point Overlook, Kuralt, Seaside and Dune boardwalk trails are all hiking only trails.

Since 1985, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge has hosted a white-tailed deer hunt to keep the population of this native species in balance. The hunt is concurrent with one at False Cape State Park, south of the refuge.

2024年10月1日 · Night surf fishing is an annual activity at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Since refuge grounds close one half hour after sunset, this program is available through a Special Use Permit, which grants access after hours, until midnight.