FALMOUTH FLATS FLY FISHERS
All Fish - All Waters
Dedicated to fly fishing and the education,
conservation, and sustainability of the sport
The Falmouth Flats Fly Fishers is a diverse group of anglers with one thing in common: The Fly Rod. Located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, we are a nonprofit charter club of Fly Fishers International (FFI) dedicated to the promotion of fly fishing through education, restoration, and conservation efforts.
Our club was spawned as a result of the seasonal shad and striped bass runs on the easily-waded Rappahannock River flats below the Falmouth Bridge in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Over the course of several years, as an increasing number of fly fishers came into contact with one another at the flats, information was shared, friendships made, and - on January 19th of 1999 – the Falmouth Flats Fly Fishers was launched at an organizational meeting which drew 25 people by word-of-mouth advertising. Our current membership now exceeds 100.
Today, our club’s activities, projects, and monthly meetings reflect the varied interests of our anglers. We welcome individuals of all experience levels and fly fishing focus. Whether you prefer chasing cold-water trout, warm-water bass,
or salt water monsters, you’ll find like-minded anglers in this club. Our meetings, currently conducted the third Tuesday of every month, are attended by experienced fly anglers, beginners, and those just curious about the sport.
If you have questions about the Club, fly fishing in the area, or attending a meeting, click the button to the right to contact us.
Recent Catches
New member Patrice
with a nice rainbow from Cedar (30 May)
Jim with one of a
couple of dozen big bass
from an epic 3 days
(13 May)
Art had a dozen stripers
on the Roanoke
River (13 May)
Jeff upheld the honor of
the Club with the only dragon
at Snakehead Day (10 May)
New Member Sophia took this Cedar bruiser on a dry (6 May)
2025 Snapshot Calendar - Click Here
2025 Meeting Presentations - Click Here
17 June Casting Clinic - - - Postponed due to Park closure
Rescheduled to a TBD date in the Fall
17 June Monthly Meeting
Fredericksburg Baptist Church 1019 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg (First Floor Meeting Hall)
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Fly Tying
7:00 - 8:50 p.m. - General Meeting
Presentations - Soft Hackle flies and techniques; knot tying
12 July Rapidan River Annual Float Trip
Grab your kayak or canoe and spend the day chasing smallmouth, panfish, and carp
Details to be provided via Cluster and Email the first week of July
Sign-up / RSVP to Craig at falmouthflatsflyfishers@gmail.com by 9 July
Need to borrow a kayak or get a seat in a canoe, let us know
15 July Monthly Meeting
Fredericksburg Baptist Church 1019 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg (First Floor Meeting Hall)
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Fly Tying
7:00 - 8:50 p.m. - General Meeting
Presentations - Virginia smallmouth stocking efforts (DWR); Alaska Trip Report (club members)
25 July - 3 August Summer Rockies Road Trip (Colorado)
Rocky Mountain National Park and the South Platte River near Fairplay
Camping and fishing in awesome locations for a variety of trout species
Note: This trip is fully booked; contact Lars at lhudnall@aol.com to get on stand-by list
