Summer Time Fly-Fishing Program for Youth

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It is not too late to sign up to learn how to fly-fish this summer. Flyin’ High With Fly-Fishing is a series of four classes that will provide youth with the basic skills and understanding of fly-fishing. The classes will begin with an introduction to the sport along with salmon and trout natural history lessons. Youth will learn how to assemble and cast a fly rod, tell the difference between wet and dry flies along with insect identification, and how to tie simple flies. The series includes at least two fishing excursions on the Salmon River or the lower reservoir.

Classes will be held Wednesday night, July 9, 16, 23, 30 at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Salmon River Fish Hatchery in Altmar, Oswego County. Classes will run from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. FlyinHigh With Fly-Fishing is open to youth, 11 years of age and older. Because this program is based on the philosophy, Learn by Doing, space is limited for this program. The maximum number of youth that will be accepted into the program is 12.

Flyin’ High With Fly-Fishing is a collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Salmon River Corridor Program.

There is a $25.00 fee for this course. Flyin’ High With Fly-Fishing is funded through the registration fees and financial support from the Oswego County Federation of Sportsman’s Clubs. Participating youth do not need to own fly-fishing equipment. All gear, and supplies necessary for the fishing course will be provided. For more detailed information and to register, please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County at 963-7286 ext. 401.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the office if you have any special needs.

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