Fly Fishing Forums

Fly Fishing Forums are perfect for learning more about fly fishing and sharing knowledge. We’ve compiled a list of the best fly fishing forums by their type and location.

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Freshwater Fly Fishing Forums

Fly Fishing Forum

The Fly Fishing Forum is the OG (original gangster) of fly fishing forums. Their forum boards have been open since early 2005. They have a breadth of fly fishing knowledge that covers most if not all aspects of fly fishing.

They have boards for each section of the US as well as boards dedicated to fly fishing in Canada.

If don’t already have an account, we’d suggest creating one and taking scroll their boards. There is definitely something there for all types and levels of anglers.

Trout Nut

Trout Nut is all about trout (you probably couldn’t tell from the title). They have boards and topics discussing everything you could possibly want to learn about fly fishing for trout. It’s perfect for newbies as well as experienced anglers.

They have detailed boards on insect taxonomy and fly tying. Give them a try.

Southeast Fly Fishing Forum

The Southeast Fly Fishing Forum as you probably guessed discusses fly fishing in the southeast US. If you’re unfamiliar, the southeast ranges in fishing types. With a couple hour drive you can get from a coldwater stream in the mountains to a reservoir full of largemouth bass to the coast to fish for snook.

It doesn’t get much better than the Southeast (we’re a little biased).

The Southeast Fly Fishing Forum is perfect for those planning a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains or Keys. There are boards and experts to help guide you through planning and executing your trip.

Little River Outfitters

Little River Outfitters is nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. The fly shop is gorgeous and remains in a local town that most of Gatlinburg’s tourists still don’t know about (let’s keep it that way).

LRO has a fantastic forum that is serves the coldwater fly fisherman of the Smokies first. They also have fantastic boards about fly fishing other parts of Tennessee with some about fly fishing in saltwater.

If you’re planning a trip to anywhere in Tennessee, we’d highly suggest creating an account and asking questions. Most everyone on the forum is happy to point you in the right direction (don’t expect anyone to share their honey holes).

Saltwater Fly Fishing Forums

Stripers Online Fly Fishing Forum

Do you love fly fishing for stripers? If you don’t, it’s probably because you have never caught one. After reading through this forum you will become a striper fly fishing pro (and your life will be changed forever).

This forum does not strictly focus on striper fishing in the salt (as you may think by its placement in this post) but they also include boards and discussions about targeting them in reservoirs.

Even if you don’t plan on targeting stripers, but they are in your surrounding waters check out this board. It will inform you of what to look for incase you stumble upon some stripers busting bait. You don’t want to be hung out to dry with not knowing what to throw. The guys and gals in Stripers Online Fly Fishing Forum will get you settled away and ready for your first striper encounter.

Washington Fly Fishing Forums

Washington Fly Fishing Forum

Washington Fly Fishing Forum as you guessed is 100% devoted to fly fishing the beautiful state of Washington. It’s boards cover everything from salmon to steelhead to even some warmwater fishing.

If you’re fishing Washington or planning to definitely check out their boards.

They also have a fantastic board dedicated to spey fishing and spey flies. If you’re interested in swinging flies or learning from some of the best spey fisherman check out Washington Fly Fishing Forum.

Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Forums

Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Forum

Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Forum is dedicated to bringing its members the best information for fly fishing Pennsylvania. They sport boards for all of their interesting fish species: trout, musky, pike.

If you’re planning a trip to Pennsylvania, check their forum out to learn of where to go, what to use, and everything in-between. You will not be disappointed.


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