In Celebration of Women's Fly Fishing Month

Summer brings plenty of reasons to celebrate: graduations, weddings, long, relaxed barbecues. On June 27, there's one more worth marking: National Women's Fly Fishing Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and supporting women in this remarkable sport.

The observance has deeper roots than a single date. In 2020, Fly Fishers International's Women Connect program established June as Women's Fly Fishing Month, a month long celebration honoring female anglers worldwide. What began as a single day, June 27th, has grown over the years into this full month of recognition, with clubs and councils across the country hosting clinics, casting days, and tying nights in support of women in the sport.

It's the perfect excuse to invite a woman in your life to experience fly fishing for the first time. If the weather doesn't cooperate, take the day indoors and teach her to tie a fly or work on casting technique. Better yet, learn together by exploring the many fly patterns women in this community have developed and shared over the years.

Whether you're on the water or at the tying bench, the day is about more than technique. It's a chance to share stories, build connection, and celebrate the rich, evolving history of women in fly fishing together.