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Guiding. Learning. Connecting. Giving Back.

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More Than Fishing. A Community.

Girls Who Fly Fish brings people together through fly fishing, education, and a shared love for the outdoors. From guided fishing experiences and hands-on classes to free community gatherings and conservation efforts, there's a place for everyone on the water.
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Upcoming Events

There's always something happening with Girls Who Fly Fish! From free fishing days and casual meetups to workshops, learning sessions, and special adventures, our events are a chance to connect, learn, and spend time with people who love the outdoors.

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Some events are free, while others require registration or a ticket. Everyone is welcome!

  • Thu, Oct 22
    Oct 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Orvis Knoxville, 4315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
    Join us at Orvis Knoxville for an evening of fly fishing films, community, conservation, happy hour, and giveaways! RSVP is required through Orvis.
  • Oct 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    510 River Rd, 510 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
    Come cheer on our GWFF anglers at the Battle of Gatlinburg! Competition entries are closed, but spectators and volunteers are welcome. Join our Knoxville chapter for a fun morning of fishing, community, and possibly food and drinks afterward!
  • Sat, Nov 07
    Tellico Goods and Gear
    Nov 07, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Tellico Goods and Gear, 706 Veterans Memorial Dr, Tellico Plains, TN 37385, USA
    Spend a relaxed morning fishing the Tellico River with Girls Who Fly Fish. Meet new friends, learn from our guides, and enjoy a supportive day on the water—all experience levels welcome.
  • Nov 08, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Tellico Plains, Tellico Plains, TN 37385, USA
    Have you always wanted to learn to fly fish but weren't sure where to start?
  • Thu, Nov 12
    Nov 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Printshop Beer Co., 1532 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA
    Learn how leaders are built, how to customize them for better presentations, and tie your own leader to take home.
  • Dec 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Xul Beer Company, 213 E 5th Ave Ste A, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA
    Come celebrate the season with Girls Who Fly Fish at our Winter Mixer & Holiday Market at Xul Beer Co.!
  • Jan 01, 2027, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    River Road, River Rd, Tennessee 37705, USA
    Kick off 2027 with Girls Who Fly Fish on the Clinch River! Join us for a free community float, fly fishing, and a New Year's Day gathering at Clinch River Brewing. Volunteer boats are needed! Float times depend on river flows.
  • Fri, Jan 15
    Jan 15, 2027, 10:00 AM – Jan 16, 2027, 6:00 PM
    Farm Bureau Exposition Center, 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087, USA
    Come See Girls Who Fly Fish at the Tennessee Fly Fishing & Whiskey Festival!
  • Membership Offer
    Sun, Jun 13
    Jun 13, 2027, 7:00 PM – Jun 18, 2027, 11:00 PM
    Saint Regis, St Regis, MT 59866, USA
    Join Girls Who Fly Fish for six unforgettable days exploring the rivers and trout waters of western Montana. This small-group retreat is designed for women who want to improve their fly fishing skills, experience new waters, and connect with other women who share a love for fishing and the outdoors.
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Give the Gift of Fly Fishing.

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Find Your Fishing Community

Local Connections. Shared Waters. Lasting Friendships.

Our local chapters bring anglers together through free fishing days, meetups, and outdoor adventures. Whether you're new to the area, new to fly fishing, or simply looking for people to fish with, our chapters offer a welcoming place to connect.

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Each chapter is led by local volunteers who share a passion for fly fishing, friendship, and caring for the waters we enjoy.

No membership required. Just come as you are.

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Our Community Is Free.
Membership Makes More Possible.

Girls Who Fly Fish is built on the belief that connection, education, and time outdoors should be accessible to everyone.

Our community chapters and free gatherings are open to all, but becoming a member is a wonderful way to support what we're building.

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For $60 a year, members enjoy exclusive discounts and perks from our industry partners while helping us grow our programs, create new opportunities, and bring more people into fly fishing.

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Membership is optional. The community is for everyone.

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Giving Back to the
Waters We Love

The streams and rivers we fish are more than places to catch fish. They're living ecosystems worth understanding, protecting, and preserving for future generations.

 

At Girls Who Fly Fish, we believe that becoming a better angler also means becoming a better steward of the outdoors.

 

Through conservation education, volunteer opportunities, and collaborations with organizations working to protect our waterways, we're committed to making a positive impact on the places that bring us together.

 

Whether it's learning about aquatic life, participating in stream restoration, or supporting local conservation efforts, there are many ways to give back.

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There's a Place for You Here.

Whether you come to learn, fish, make friends, or give back, we hope you'll find something meaningful in being part of Girls Who Fly Fish.

 

We'll see you on the water.

At Girls Who Fly Fish, our mission is to connect, educate, and empower people through fly fishing while fostering a welcoming community rooted in friendship, adventure, and stewardship.

As a women-led organization, we're passionate about creating opportunities for anglers of all backgrounds and experience levels to learn, grow, and find belonging on the water. Through guided fishing experiences, hands-on education, free community chapters, and conservation initiatives, we strive to inspire a deeper connection to nature and a shared responsibility to protect the waters we love.

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Girls Who Fly Fish

Girls Who Fly Fish is a women’s fly fishing community based in East Tennessee, focused on connection, confidence, and time on the water.

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