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.
Monthly Conservation / Education Link
Recent Catches
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JZ and Veg with some of the first shad
of the season somewhere near
Falmouth Beach
(24 March)
Henry's Abel Lake crappie
gets him to 87% on the
15-on-the-Fly Challenge
(8 March)
Blown out streams are
no problem for the
Catskills Cowboy
(8 March)
Ken with a nice early
season brookie from
Cedar (4 March)
New member Bill with his first trout on a fly. Cedar Creek (25 February)
Katmai Greg shows
superior angling skills
in Ohio
(20 March)
2026 Snapshot Calendar - Click Here
2026 Meeting Presentations - Click Here
28 March* Intro to Fly Fishing - Fly Fishing 201
Intermediate knots, fly rigs (dry, nymph, streamers), basic techniques, 'after the cast' (hook set, landing)
Old Mill Park, 9:00 am to noon
The follow on to the Fly Fishing 101 course, but anyone can participate
To sign up, contact Lars (Lhudnall@aol.com)
28 March* Casting Clinic / Practice
Focused on new fly anglers or those who want to learn the sport
Old Mill Park, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
* Date subject to change based on weather
9 April On the Water - The Shad Run
Third of the three part River Rock Outfitters' From Vise to River: Shad Fishing series
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Falmouth Beach (Historic Port of Falmouth)
Limited slots available. To register, click HERE. There is a $5 fee per class.
Part 3: On the Run - On the Water scheduled for 9 April
11 April Club Support to Project Healing Waters Shad Day
Come out and support PHW anglers from the area as they fish for Rappahannock shad
Details TBP following the March meeting
Contact Craig (falmouthflatsflyfishers@gmail.com) to volunteer to guide or provide other support
17 - 18 April SNP Overnight Brookie Trip
Hike in, camp, and fish Big Run in Shenandoah National Park
Limited to 6 anglers Click HERE for trip information / overview
To sign up, contact John (john.s.pearsall@gmail.com)
18 April Club Booth at Earth Day
Fly tying and fly casting instruction
Old Mill Park, Fredericksburg 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sign-up to support the booth beginning first week of April
21 April Monthly Meeting
Fredericksburg Baptist Church Downstairs Meeting Hall 1019 Princess Anne Street
6:00 - 7:00 pm Informal Fly Tying Session
7:00 - 9:00 pm General Meeting
Presentation: Menhaden in the Bay William Poston Chesapeake Bay Foundation
24 - 25 April Overnight Rap-Rapp kayak / canoe trip
Note - dates changed to 24-25 April
Click HERE for trip information / overview
To sign up, contact James (tweeddale@gmail.com) or Wilson (wgreenlaw@gmail.com)
2 May Smith River guided float
Fish for brown trout along the Smith River near Basset, Virginia with Smith River Outfitters
Four boats taken, one boat available / Seats filled as deposits are received
$550 + tip per boat ($275 per angler)
If interested, contact Lars (Lhudnall@aol.com) for details or to sign up
Recent Events
Ohio Steelhead Trip
18 - 22 March
