Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Hosts Fly Fishing Workshop | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Fly Fishing 101 Workshop

Jul 22, 2023

Written By

Makenzie Foster

Seventeen beginner fly fisherman enjoyed a full day of instruction and fishing at the Fly Fishing 101 workshop! Beginning with classroom instruction for the morning session, the attendees learned the basics of fly fishing including gear, tying knots, setting up their rods, casting methods, and even some history and literature! After lunch, the anglers put their new skills to use on Hatchery Creek where several caught their first fish on a fly rod.

Thanks to the Friends of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, Inc. for helping facilitate this event and to Bill Carman for leading the workshop!

Group of individuals in a class — Participants of the Fly Fishing 101 workshop learning to tie different knots.

Group of people practicing casting flies in a field — Participants of the Fly Fishing 101 workshop practicing casting their fly rods before trying their luck at Hatchery Creek.

Man holding Rainbow trout — Jacob Foster, a participant of the Fly Fishing 101 workshop held at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, poses with his first fish caught on a fly rod!

A couple posing with a Rainbow trout — Richard and Ieysha Helton pose with Ieysha's catch on Hatchery Creek during the Fly Fishing 101 workshop held at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery.

Story Tags

Education

Fish hatcheries

Fisheries

Fishing

Recreational Activities

Written By

Makenzie Foster

Published

Jul 22, 2023

Facilities

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery