Fishing Outing on Johnson City Lake, Pedernales River
2024-06-01 07:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | LCRA Pedernales River Nature Park, 404 US 281, Johnson City, 78636, United States
Join the Austin Fly Fishers for a Membership Fishing Outing on the Johnson City Lake (Pedernales River)
You will need a kayak or some type of water craft to fish this event. Shoreline access is quite limited in this area.
When: Saturday June 1st, 7:30 AM, CST
Registration Required: Register here
Admission: There is $5 ($2 seniors, 65 and over) charge when you enter the park. You will place the payment in an envelope and drop it in a drop box. Please bring CASH.
Hosts: Manuel Pena and Gary Geddes
Where: LCRA Pedernales River Nature Park, 404 US 281, Johnson City, TX , 78636
Lunch: Hot Dogs, chips & drinks at noon
We will plan on having a hot dog and chips lunch at noon. Donations will be accepted. There will be a drawing for gifts.

Father's Day
2024-06-16 00:00 | TX

Juneteenth
2024-06-19 00:00 | TX

AFF Monthly Meeting
2024-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Sportsman’s Finest, 12434 Bee Cave Road, Austin, TX, 78738, United States
Our June Speaker will be Chris Conant, Fly Fishing Manager at Sportsman’s Finest
Topic: Tarpon Fishing in Florida and How to Prepare for the Trip
Location: Sportsman’s Finest, 12434 Bee Caves Rd, Austin 78738
Social hour with refreshments begins at 6 followed by presentation at 7
The Austin Fly Fishers meet the third Thursday of each month
Visitors and guests welcome.
The June meeting will be held at Sportsman’s Finest in Bee Cave

Independence Day
2024-07-04 00:00 | TX

AFF Monthly Meeting
2024-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Our July Speaker will be Jim Gray
Jim has been fly fishing and fly tying for over 40 years, the last 25 based in the Central Texas Hill Country. Jim is an active member of the Austin fly fishing community and has served as the president of the FFI Texas Council and the Austin Fly Fishers. Jim is a frequent presenter at Texas, Louisiana and Florida fly fishing clubs, giving presentations on Hill Country rivers, tying Hill Country flies, fly fishing for carp, and fly fishing for exotics in South Florida. Jim and Jeff Hoelter designed the Llanolope, one of the most popular flies in Central Texas. Jim also developed the Jim’s Damsel and the SB100. Jim’s career has given him the opportunity to fly fish all over the world but he greatly enjoys the his home state waters in the TX Hill Country, especially the Llano River.
The Austin Fly Fishers meet the third Thursday of each month at the Northwest Rec Center (2913 Northland Dr).
Doors at 6pm meeting begins at 7pm.
Visitors and guests welcome.

AFF Monthly Meeting
2024-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Fishing the Brazos River
At the August meeting Will Herring and Jordan Marsh will talk about fishing the Brazos for bass (largemouth, spotted and smallmouth), gaspergoo, buffalo, carp, bluegill, and longnose gar. Guests who stay at their Brazos River Fish Camp will have opportunities to fish choice and less pressured stretches of the Brazos River.
There will be drawings for a variety of flies tied by local fisherman, Jim Gray, at the meeting.
Please come out and join us!
The Austin Fly Fishers meet the third Thursday of each month at the Northwest Rec Center (2913 Northland Dr).
Doors at 6pm meeting begins at 7pm.
Casting on the lawn before the meeting, weather permitting.
Visitors and guests welcome.

2024 Fly Fishing Redfish Rodeo
2024-08-16 16:00 - 2024-08-18 17:00 | Rockport, TX, Rockport, United States
The 2024 Fly Fishing Redfish Rodeo, organized by the Texas Flyfishers of Houston, will be held in Rockport, Texas on August 16th-18th.
This tournament will award prizes in the following categories:
Largest Single Redfish based on length – 1st & 2nd Place Awarded
Total length of all Redfish caught – 1st & 2nd Place Awarded
Most Spots on One Redfish
The actual contest will be from 6:00 am thru 3:00 pm on Saturday, followed by an awards ceremony later that evening.
For more information about this tournament please visit 2024 Fly Fishing Redfish Rodeo

Labor Day
2024-09-02 00:00 | TX

AFF Monthly Meeting
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Guest Speaker: Judson Cole
Topic: Fly Fishing the Guadalupe River and Understanding River Entomology (matching the hatch)
Judson Cole is head guide and owner of the new Rio Anglers. In this presentation he will break down the basics of “aquatic insects” and their related counterparts, and how they are a vital component of a fish’s diet. He will discuss basic identification, stages of the hatching cycle, and the fly patterns used to match these. He’ll then guide you through the intricacies of matching the hatch on the Guadalupe, helping you identify key aquatic insects and tie effective flies to target Guadalupe River fish.
The Austin Fly Fishers meet the third Thursday of each month at the Northwest Rec Center (2913 Northland Dr).
Doors at 6pm meeting begins at 7pm.
Visitors and guests welcome.

Columbus Day
2024-10-14 00:00 | TX

AFF Monthly Meeting
2024-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Ryan Schaper will talk about fishing the San Marcos River
Ryan Schaper is the lead guide and owner of Go Outside Expedition Co!. Prior to guiding full time Ryan managed three retail locations for Austin Canoe and Kayak. He has extensive knowledge of different types of watercraft and how to best utilize each one for fishing and for water trips on our local rivers. In addition to fly fishing trips, Go Outside Expedition Co also offers guided kayaking and overnight river camping trips.
The Austin Fly Fishers meet the third Thursday of each month at the Northwest Rec Center (2913 Northland Dr).
Doors at 6pm meeting begins at 7pm.
Visitors and guests welcome.

Halloween
2024-10-31 00:00 | TX

Election Day
2024-11-05 00:00 | TX

Veterans Day
2024-11-11 00:00 | TX

AFF Monthly Meeting
2024-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Cody LaCroix will speak about trout fishing in the Lake Illiamna area of Alaska
Cody is a guide for the Copper River Lodge in Alaska.
The presentation will discuss travel logistics, seasons, species, lodging and fishing. The lodge is located about 200 miles southwest of Anchorage on Lake Illiamna and can only be accessed by boat or plane. One week fishing packages are offered that include 3-4 flyout days to various rivers throughout Katmai National Park and the Coast.
The Austin Fly Fishers meet the third Thursday of each month at the Northwest Rec Center (2913 Northland Dr).
Doors at 6pm meeting begins at 7pm.
Visitors and guests welcome.

Thanksgiving Day
2024-11-28 00:00 | TX

Day after Thanksgiving Day
2024-11-29 00:00 | TX

Annual Holiday Party
2024-12-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Que Divino, 3435 Greystone Drive, Austin, 78731, United States
Merry Fishmas! Holiday Party and Fundraiser
Please join us at our annual Holiday Party at Que Divino Restaurant where you will mingle with your fly fishing friends, while enjoying a delicious Mexican buffet and raising funds for Casting For Recovery. In addition to telling fish stories, we’ll be auctioning off fly fishing gear and other great gift items just in time for the holidays!
When: December 12, 2024 7:00 PM, CST
Where: Que Divino Cocina Mexicana, 3435 Greystone Drive, Austin TX 78731
Menu: Chicken, Beef Fajitas, rice, beans, guacamole, chips & salsa, dessert, tea.
The food will be served buffet style
There will be a cash bar
Tickets: $20 per person
Please register here

Christmas Eve
2024-12-24 00:00 | TX

Christmas Day
2024-12-25 00:00 | TX

New Year's Eve
2024-12-31 00:00 | TX

Monthly Meeting
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Austin Orr will speak about DIY Fly Fishing the Texas Coastal Bend from Rockport to Corpus Christi
DIY Fly Fishing the Texas Coastal Bend
Austin will be walking us through some of the lessons he learned about fly fishing the Central Coast from Rockport down to Corpus Christi. He’ll discuss fly selection and fishing strategies for various species, access points for kayaking and wading, and any other questions we may have.
Find Austin online at his website elevateflycasting.com, or on Instagram @elevateflycasting
The Austin Fly Fishers meet the third Thursday of each month at the Northwest Rec Center (2913 Northland Dr)
Doors at 6pm meeting begins at 7pm
Visitors and guests welcome

Monthly Meeting
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Marcus Jorge will talk about fishing the Devils River in southwest Texas
Marcus guides for Expedition Outfitters and Action Angler Fly Shop, focusing on rainbow trout in the winter and the Devils River in the spring and fall
The Austin Fly Fishers meet the third Thursday of each month at the Northwest Rec Center (2913 Northland Dr)
Doors at 6pm meeting begins at 7pm
Visitors and guests welcome

TROUTFEST TX 25
2025-02-21 08:00 - 2025-02-23 17:00 | Lazy L&L Campground, 11699 River Road, New Braunfels, TX, 78132, United States
GRTU’s Troutfest TX will be held February 21-23 at the Lazy L&L Campground near New Braunfels.
This event is for all people interested in fly fishing and preserving and protecting our cold water fisheries.

Monthly Meeting
2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Speaker will be Forrest West
Forrest West, a member of the Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers, will give a presentation on fishing the Llano River for white bass at the March 20th meeting.
The Austin Fly Fishers meet the third Thursday of each month at the Northwest Rec Center (2913 Northland Dr)
Doors at 6pm meeting begins at 7pm
Visitors and guests welcome

White Bass Outing
2025-03-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Kingsland Slab RV Camp, Kingsland, United States
Come Join us for the Austin Fly Fishers March white bass run fishing excursion in Kingsland, TX at “the Slab” this Saturday, March 22nd from 9am to noon. Bring your lunch and stay to fish or meet up for lunch in Kingsland.
The Slab is a beautiful location that you will not want to miss. Tons of room for as many anglers as we can rally. And lots of open space for tree-free back casts. This is an AFF members only event.
For more information contact outings@austinflyfishers.com

Monthly Meeting
2025-04-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Guest Speaker at April Meeting: Chris Johnson
Topic: Know your natives, Fly Fishing for Rio Grande Cichlids
Chris will plan on being there an hour before the meeting to give casting lessons out on the lawn
The Austin Fly Fishers meet the third Thursday of each month at the Northwest Rec Center (2913 Northland Dr)
Doors at 6pm meeting begins at 7pm
Visitors and guests welcome

Monthly Meeting
2025-05-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Guest Speaker Aaron Reed
Aaron Reed is an award-winning outdoor writer, accomplished fly fisherman and an Army veteran.
His debut book, Fly Fishing Austin & Central Texas won the National Outdoor Award in 2020 and won Gold in the 2021 Benjamin Franklin Award for Sports and Recreation. Come to the meeting to learn some of Aaron’s tips for fishing central Texas rivers and streams.
The Austin Fly Fishers meet the third Thursday of each month at the Northwest Rec Center (2913 Northland Dr)
Doors at 6pm meeting begins at 7pm
Visitors and guests welcome

Monthly Meeting
2025-06-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Dr., Austin, TX, 78757, United States
June Meeting Cancelled
Northwest Rec Center will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth
The Austin Fly Fishers meet the third Thursday of each month at the Northwest Rec Center (2913 Northland Dr)
Doors at 6pm meeting begins at 7pm
Visitors and guests welcome
