Fly Fishing in
United States 🇺🇸

Capital

Washington

Region

Americas

Sub-region

Northern America

Currency

USD ($)

The phrase "Fly Fishing"

Fly fishing

Fly fishing has a deep-rooted history in the US. Introduced by early settlers, the sport has since evolved, absorbing the cultural and ecological fabric of the nation. Unique to the US is the diverse range of species targeted and the myriad ecosystems they inhabit.

You can fly fish in each of the 50 states, and there are hundres of thousands of locations in total to choose from. Countless streams and lakes, and not to forget all the states with coastline for saltwater fly fishing.

This page has only recently been created and we're working hard on featuring more locations that you can go fly fishing in the US. Let us know if you have any tips!


Did you know?

The art of tying flies has evolved significantly in the U.S. Some of the most famous fly patterns, like the Adams and the Woolly Bugger, originated here.

Fly fishing per state

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Where to go fly fishing in United States

Curated locations, both guided and non-guided:

Florida Sarasota Mangoves

West-Florida bay, from sea trout to tarpon

Sea

Redfish

Sea Trout

Tarpon

Oklahoma Lower Illinois River

Year-round fly fishing for multiple species

River

Brown Trout

Largemouth Bass

Rainbow Trout

Striped bass

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Species you can fly fish for in United States

Arctic Char

Atlantic Salmon

Bonefish

Brook trout

Brown Trout

Common Carp

Cutthroat Trout

Grayling

Largemouth Bass

All fish in United States

Fly fishing guides in United States

These are the guides in United States that can help you exlore new waters and learn new skills.

Off-grid Angler

Guiding

Sky Blue Outfitters

Guiding

Workshops

Captain Ethan Kiburz

Guiding

Bald Mountain Fly Guides

Guiding

Fishtales Outfitting

Guiding

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