Gyotaku

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Acorn Loop Shelter
Main Park Address: Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.

When

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

Gyotaku, or Fish Printing, is a traditional Japanese art form that uses paper, rollers and paint to record the size of fish that were caught. We will not use real fish at this activity. Using paint and rollers on rubber fish replicas, you can create your own Bear Creek Lake State Park souvenir.

All supplies are provided. There is a fee of $2 per person, $6 for four people. Please pay at the Park Office in advance and bring your receipt to the activity location.

photo of fish shape on paper

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $2/person; $6/group of four.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov