2026 Stream Explorer Event Dates Announced
Throughout the course of the year we teach the basics of fly fishing, casting, fly tying, Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics as well as Keep Fish Wet catch and release techniques. We work with local professional anglers and guides as well as conservation professionals from NYS DEC and the decades of local knowledge possessed by our members who love nothing better than helping to shape the responsible anglers and conservationists of tomorrow.
Participants learn how to fly fish, tie flies, cast a fly rod and practice on the grass and in the water, learn about aquatic bugs, our local watershed, conservation and get the opportunity to get involved in local projects.
We also do regular outings to area creeks, steams, lakes and fishing access points.
2026 Events include 18 Mile Creek in April, Hoyt Lake in the City of Buffalo in June, Sprague Brook Park in September and a trip to the Wiscoy in September.
All events are free to attend and take part in, we do have some gear to utilize and ask that if you are 16 or over you do have a valid NYS fishing license.
Details for each event are available on the chapter website calendar at wnytroutunlimited.org as well as registration links for both participants and volunteer mentors.
See you out on the water!