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onWater Launching California Trout Project Locator to Connect Anglers with Conservation Efforts Across the Golden State

Discover onWater’s new California Trout Project Locator map layer—now live in the onWater app—to explore 60+ CalTrout conservation projects and connect with river restoration efforts across California.

Top 5 Floats for Fly Fishing in the United States

best float fishing rivers in United States

Find More Places to Fish Near You by Fly Fishing from a Kayak

Discover more ways to fly fish by using a kayak

The Best Flies for Fly Fishing for Trout This Fall

The best flies for fly fishing for trout this fall.

Tips for Walk-and-Wade Fishing Small Streams

Use these tips to have better fishing on small streams

Guide Advice: Ask Yourself These Five Questions Before Choosing Your Fly

Choosing a fly is a huge part of success when fly fishing

Plan Your Overnight Fishing and Camping Trip Right the First Time

Use these tips to plan the best overnight fishing and camping trip

Top 5 Colorado Rivers for Trout This Fall

Fish these rivers for great fishing this fall in in Colorado

The Three Best Overnight Floating and Fishing Trips in the United States

These are the best overnight floating and fishing trips in the United States

Fish and Discover Waters Near You Like Never Before with onWater Fish and My Waters

Use onWater Fish's My Waters Feature to discover the best fishing near you and keep that information for later.

onWater Fish Supports Denver's Trout Unlimited Carp Slam AND the In-App Species Layer Helps You Find More Carp

All donations to Carp Slam help the Denver South Platte and Trout in the Classroom

Supporting Mental Health and Fly Fishing: Join The Webinar with Fighting the Good Fight

We are proud to partner with Fighting the Good Fight to help raise Mental Health Awareness

California is Home to Thousands of Places to Fish: Listen to Reel Talk and use onWater Fish to Discover Where to Go Fishing

Discover more places to fish in California and listen to this podcast from Reel Talk

Eight Great Rivers in the United States to Fish This Fall

Seven of the best rivers for fly fishing in the United State this fall

Was This Summer Too Hot for Trout? Why Some Anglers Are Re-Thinking Trout Fishing

Other species to fish for than trout

Fall is Here, but it Still Feels Like Summer: Six Flies for Trout Right Now

Best Places to Catch Carp on the Fly in Colorado

These are the best places to catch carp on the fly in Colorado

California's Golden Trout Benefit from TU's Hard Work

California's golden trout benefit from hard work of conservationists

Catch More Fish by Using a Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Board

Use a stand-up paddle board and catch more fish

Klamath Dam Removal Update: Almost Complete

Update on the Klamath Dam Removal

Great News for Anglers: Public Fishing Access Expanded on National Wildlife Refuges for a Variety of Species

Anglers now get more access to public waterways for fishing

Citizen Science in Action to Protect Pacific Salmon: Be a Salmon Spawning Surveyor

Washington council of trout unlimited

Give Em a Rest: Know When and Where to Fish and When to Give Them a Break

Know When and Where to Fish and When to Give Them a Break

Good News for Coastal Rivers as NOAA Grant Helps Protect Salmon and Steelhead in Oregon's Watersheds

Conservation projects get funding for the projects in the Nehalem, Siletz, Siuslaw, Coos, and Coquille watersheds.

Seven Top Tips for Fly Fishing from a Drift Boat, Raft, Canoe, or Kayak

Fly fishing from a drift allows more access to more water for fishing near you

Take Action to Remove the Lower Snake River Dams

Tell congress to remove the lower snake river dams

Help Trout Unlimited Support Permanent Protections for the Owyhee Canyonlands

Join Trout Unlimited to Help Get Permanent Protections for the Owyhee Canyonlands

7 Top Tips for Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass

Get more out of your fishing by using these 7 top tips for fly fishing for smallmouth bass

25 on the Fly Registration Open Now

Register for this year's 25 on the Fly--the only multi species fly fishing tournament available

5 of the Best Trout Streams in California

Here are five places to fly fish for trout in California

A varied outlook for summer streamflows across the West

Best Flies for Fishing During Runoff in Colorado

Here are the best flies for fishing during runoff in Colorado

Boulder Flycasters to Host Peter Knox, Fly Rod Designer at Far Bank

Fishing for a good cause: Bass bash events on Oregon rivers target non-native smallmouth

Go fishing to help the conservation cause

Gallatin River Task Force in Big Sky Montana Launches Drought Dashboard

Drought dashboard helps to curb western states drought management

Have You Registered for the Mile High 25 On the Fly Yet? Pre-Register Today to Get Free Stuff

Pre-Register Today to Get Free Stuff for the 25 on the Fly

How to Choose a Trout Streamer From our Friends at Flylords and Reds Fly Shop

How to choose the best streamer for fly fishing for trout

Join Us and Fellow Trout Unlimited Members at the Western Rendezvous

Trout Unlimited Western Rendezvous this weekend

Keeping it local: Fish close to home

Learn the Roll Cast to Catch More Fish

A roll cast is a very important casting tool to catch better fish

Local Utah Trout Unlimited Group Helps Access for All on Utah's Weber River

Last month, High Country Fly Fishers helped make long-standing access to rivers over private lands a sustainable reality.

Bringing Back Cutthroats: Wyoming Trout Restoration

Progress on protecting native Yellowstone cutthroat trout in Yellowstone National Park

Why Investing in Oregon’s Public Lands Benefits Anglers from the TRCP

A new video from the TRCP explains the value of public lands for anglers and hunters