Fly Fishing 101 at Hayward City Beach – Hayward, WI

Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish but don’t have gear? Are you beginning your fly fishing journey but can’t quite nail a perfect cast? Let Wild Rivers Conservancy and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway reveal the mysteries of fly fishing to you!

By the end of this DRY LAND course, you’ll have all the knowledge you’ll need to catch your first fish on the fly! Thanks to a grant from the National Park Foundation, we will provide all the necessary equipment and teach you the basics such as knot tying, fly casting, wading safety, fish species identification, regulations & ethics. All you need to bring is a positive attitude, weather-appropriate clothing and water bottle!

Event starts at 6pm and we will meet in the parking lot of each location before beginning the program.

This course is recommended for 13 years old and older.

Cancelation Information:

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather such as heavy rain and thunderstorms. Participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.

If you are not longer able to attend, please let us know so we can free up spots for others.