The 14th annual Three River Fly Fishing Festival returns May 1-3, offering anglers from near and far an opportunity to enjoy a weekend of fly-fishing fun and camaraderie. This fundraiser for the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund offers men and women of all ages the chance to fish our miles of beautiful streams and rivers while raising money for a worthwhile cause.
Festivities begin on Thursday evening May 1, with an opening night reception hosted by Old Edwards Inn and open to all registered anglers, their guests, and the sponsors.
You’ll enjoy eating, drinking, and being merry with your fellow anglers while reviewing event rules, gathering free merchandise, and learning about prizes. Expect to swap a few fish tales and hear more than a few stories of whoppers caught and the ones that got away.
Teams of two start fishing on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, from 7:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. on local waters. Each team must catch trout from the three types of rivers in our area: delayed harvest, hatchery-supported, and native.
There are more than 2,000 miles of trout streams within an hour and a half of Highlands so teams will be fishing on some of the finest waters in America. Teams can be guided or self-guided and the Highland Hiker can help with guiding arrangements if needed.
This year’s closing party will be on Saturday, May 3, at 6:00 P.M. at a private home. Tired but happy participants will be treated to grilled steaks and an open bar, a fitting end to two glorious days on the river. Category winners will be announced and there will be a live auction, silent auction, and raffle drawing. Items to be won or bid on will include fly rods, reels, fishing adventures, a weekend getaway to Rockwood Lodge, and a fishing kayak donated by Big Adventures.
Entry fees are $500 per team. For more information, to register a team or to become a sponsor contact Chris Wilkes at chris @highland hiker.com, or by calling (828) 526-0441.
One hundred percent of funds go to the Scholarship Fund so go fish for education.
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