EVENTS & EDUCATION
TroutFest TX - Mend the River
For 2026, Troutfest is being reimagined as Mend the River, a focused, one-day-only fundraiser to support our Guadalupe River community’s recovery from the devastating July 2025 floods. The evening will include a keynote speaker, live and online silent auction, door prizes, great food and local drink makers.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Spring Bass Primer
As seasons change, so does fish activity and so should your fly fishing tactics. This class is completely devoted to helping you transition your techniques from winter into spring.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Beyond the Basics
If you’ve attended our Introduction to Fly Fishing course, practiced what you’ve learned out on the water, and are ready to wade a little deeper, join us for a new class designed to help you advance toward intermediate development.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Trinity Flyfest
If you live in the North Texas area (or are game for a quick road trip!), you won’t want to miss the 10th Anniversary of Fort Worth’s Urban Fishing Celebration on the Trinity River!
Carp on the Fly with Jim Kettleman
Living Waters’ guide, Jim Kettleman has fly fished central Texas for thirty years and has used his expertise to guide many clients to success on their first carp on the fly. Now he is sharing his insights into carp behavior, fly selection, and techniques with those seeking to pursue this sporting fish for themselves!
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Casting Demo: Developing Practical Intermediate Skills
In this outdoor class, you’ll learn how to break down the elements of four common casting challenges – roll casting, adding distance, casting in the wind, and double hauling.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Introduction to Fly Fishing
New to fly fishing? Join us for a FREE class on the fundamentals of fly casting, fly tackle, and access points for the Texas Hill Country!
Registration required.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Introduction to Fly Fishing
What could be more romantic than getting tangled up together learning something new? Grab your Valentine (or Palentine!) and join us for a FREE class on the fundamentals of fly casting, fly tackle, and access points for the Texas Hill Country!
Registration required.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Fly Fishing for White Bass with Pat Vanek
While Pat’s guide service focuses on the Brazos River and area tributaries around Waco, his insights into targeting white bass will help you anywhere you fish for them in Central Texas. Find out when, where, and how to catch these scrappy bass on the fly!
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.
Fly Tying Night
Whether you’re experienced or brand new, we welcome you to join our free, instructional Fly Tying Nights!
Registration required for Beginners only.