Kids Learn to Fly Fish is a 5-week introductory program for youth 8-13 years old. The goal of the program is to connect youth to our local streams through building fly fishing skills. Since 2008, more than 130 budding anglers have participated in this program. The program is led by Dick Shinton, Carma Feigal and Brooks Hollar with support by volunteer assistants.

The Kids Learn to Fly Fish program introduces participants to basic concepts and techniques of fly fishing. Students can expect to learn how to tie standard fly patterns, identify trout habitat, identify trout diet and macroinvertebrates, how to cast a fly rod, fish with flies they tie, and the role conservation plays in thriving trout streams.

Kids Learn to Fly Fish is co-sponsored by St. Vrain Anglers Chapter and Laughing Grizzly Fly Shop.

Maximum participation is 12 students, application deadline is Feb 1. Use the link below to sign up and reserve a spot. The 2025 classes are held at Faith Community Lutheran Church, Longmont from 8-noon, with the exception of the last day which will be held on Saint Vrain Creek.

2025 Schedule

Session 1 March 15 Introduction to Fly Tying — Terrestrials

Session 2 March 29 Introduction to Fly Tying — Caddis Flies

Session 3 April 12 Introduction to Fly Tying — May Flies

Session 4 April 26 Knots, Fly Casting & Sampling

Session 5 May 17 Fly Fishing

Volunteers are needed to assist in all 5 sessions. Does working with youth inspire you? Sign up to volunteer at the link below.