Member organization events that are open to the general public:

Maryland DNR Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day
Mar
21

Maryland DNR Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day

When: March 21, 2026 from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Anglers should note that not all locations are open or accessible during fishing hours, so they should confirm their local access point’s operating hours before attending.

Where: Put-and-take trout areas under closure  These will be stocked in advance. Fishing areas under closure are listed (labeled with a  "1") online and in the Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing.

Who: Youth anglers under the age of 16 may catch and keep up to two trout each, except brook trout, which must be released if caught. 

For More Information: MD Department of Information Technology - Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day

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Free State Fly Fishers Fly Tying Session
Apr
4

Free State Fly Fishers Fly Tying Session

Mark Bange will lead the group in tying some of his favorite and most productive panfish flies. All materials are provided. Bring your vise and tools. Limited availability of tools for new fly tyers.

For more information: https://fs-ff.com/index.php/event/04-04-26-fly-tying-session/

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Free State Fly Fishers Saturday Hands-On Session
Apr
18

Free State Fly Fishers Saturday Hands-On Session

Mark Bange will share his expertise in catching panfish on the fly and explain why it can make you a better fly fisher overall.

For more information: https://fs-ff.com/index.php/event/04-18-26-hands-on-session-how-fly-fishing-for-panfish-will-make-you-a-better-fly-angler/

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Free State Fly Fishers “Beer Tie”
Apr
22

Free State Fly Fishers “Beer Tie”

Eat, drink, tie or just hang out. Bring your vise, tools and materials and/or fish stories. Not instructor-led, but everyone helps each other out. On the heated enclosed front porch area. Look for tying vises and FSFF hats.

For more information: https://fs-ff.com/index.php/event/beer-tie-2/

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Free State Fly Fishers Club Meeting
May
6

Free State Fly Fishers Club Meeting

  • FFSFF Club House, Davidsonville Family Rec Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a “smorgasbord” of presentations, about 10 minutes each, of club members’ favorite fly fishing trips over the last year(ish). Presentations to include and excursion for redfish, flounder, and speckled trout in South Carolina, salmon, trout and steelhead in Ontario and for shad in a local fishery.

For more information: https://fs-ff.com/index.php/event/05-06-26-club-meeting/

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Free State Fly Fishers Saturday Hands-On Session
May
16

Free State Fly Fishers Saturday Hands-On Session

  • FSFF Club House, Davidsonville Family Rec Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Andy Grosko, FSFF past president and in-house stream entomology expert, will examine the invasive fish species found in local and regional waters and their effect on our fly fishing experiences. Andy holds a BS in biology with a concentration in fisheries and worked as a fisheries biologist contributing to environmental impact studies for nuclear power plants.

For more information: https://fs-ff.com/index.php/event/05-16-26-hands-on-session-maryland-invasive-fish-species/

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Free State Fly Fishers Fly Tying Session
Mar
7

Free State Fly Fishers Fly Tying Session

This month’s fly is the Stealth Bomber, one of the most popular topwater patterns for warm water fish, such as bass and panfish. All materials will be provided. Please bring your vise and tying tools if you have them. The clubhouse has limited availability of tools for new fly tyers.

For more information: https://fs-ff.com/index.php/event/03-07-26-fly-tying-session/

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Celebrating Lefty Kreh's Birthday
Feb
26

Celebrating Lefty Kreh's Birthday

On February 26, 1925, Lefty Kreh was born in Frederick, MD. He went on to become the most recognizable fisherman in the world. He revolutionized the sport both in equipment and technique.

In October 2023, the Friends of Lefty Kreh, a group founded by PVFF, unveiled “The Lefty Sculpture” located IN Culler Lake, in Baker Park, in Downtown Frederick, created by internationally renowned artist, Toby Mendez. Since its unveiling, the Sculpture has become a local and national icon.

While February may not be the best weather for fly fishing, we’re going to get together to remember Lefty and dream of warmer weather. We are gathering by the Sculpture on Thursday, February 26 from 10 a.m. to noon, to commemorate his birthday. The Sculpture is located by the intersection of W Second Street and W College Terrace in Frederick.

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