Member organization events that are open to the general public:
Free State Fly Fishers Club Meeting
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/
Free State Fly Fishers Saturday Hands-On Session
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/
Potomac Patuxent Trout Unlimited – Casselman River Outing
Come and fish with us on the Casselman River and hopefully we will hit the Mother’s Day Caddis hatch. Please register online so we know who is coming. For information and details: click on https://pptu.org/events/outings
FFI Fly Fishing Rendezvous
On Saturday, April 26th, Antietam Fly Anglers will host the annual FFI Fly Fishing Rendezvous at River Bottom Park in Williamsport, Maryland. Details are included in the attached flyer. This event is a great opportunity to improve your fly casting skills with FFI Certified Casting Instructors, who will provide one-on-one instruction tailored to your needs.
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/
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/
PPTU Fly Fishing Swap Meet
The date is set for our next swap meet on April 17 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Waredaca Brewery in Laytonsville. Please mark your calendars to enjoy some beer, talk about spring and summer fishing plans, and peruse the inventory of lightly used gear, including rods, flies, tying material, and other helpful gadgets. This is a great event to bring friends to, especially folks who are just getting into the sport and are looking for new gear without spending a ton of money.
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/
Free State Fly Fishers Club Meeting
Mark Stanley, MD DNR Central Region Freshwater Fisheries Manager, will present on the Gunpowder River fishery. For more information: https://fs-ff.com/index.php/event/04-01-25-club-meeting/
Free State Fly Fishers Saturday Hands-On Session
Tom Parham, MD DNR will demonstrate the "Eyes On The Bay - Click Before You Cast" web based resource available on the MD DNR website.
For more information: https://fs-ff.com/index.php/event/03-21-26-hands-on-session-click-before-you-cast/
Potomac Patuxent Trout Unlimited - Conewago Creek Outing
Come and fish with us on the Conewago for stocked trout. A hot dog and beans lunch will be provided, but please register online so we have enough food for everyone. For details, click on https://pptu.org/events/outings#conewago-creek
Potomac Patuxent Trout Unlimited – Maryland Fly Fishing Show
Visit our table at the show. There is free parking in the garage, just follow the signs along the brick walkway to the Show at West Village Commons. For details, click on The Maryland Fly Fishing Show.
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
Potomac Patuxent Trout Unlimited - Chapter Meeting
We are pleased to welcome Jeff Murray of Murray’s Fly Shop as our March speaker. Jeff will help us get ready for spring Brook Trout fishing. For details click on Meetings
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/
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.