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Fish With A Friend — 2026 Events

Browse all outings for the 2026 season. Use the filters to find events by month. To register for any event, email FWF@rapidantu.org with the event name and your experience level.

📧 Questions about an event or scholarship availability? Email FWF@rapidantu.org — include the outing you're interested in and your experience level.

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Free event

Fee required

Private water

Limited spots

 

March 2026
March 2026
Saturday, March 7 · 10:00 AM
Rapidan River
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Junction Pool
Free
Open enrollment
Rough access road — 4WD and high ground clearance strongly recommended. Bring Quill Gordon flies and nymphs.
March 2026
Wednesday, March 11 · 10:00 AM
Conway River / Kinderhook
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 End of Rt 670 (Middle River Road) parking area
Free
Open enrollment

April 2026
April 2026
Thursday, April 9 · After registration
Mossy Creek (Fly Fishing)
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Provided after registration
Private water
$125/person
8 anglers max
Private-water venue. Contact host for available slots. Meeting time and location details shared with confirmed participants.
April 2026
Tuesday, April 14 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cedar Creek Trophy Trout #1
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Cedar Creek (venue)
Private water
$80/person (pay at venue)
4-person minimum
Private-water venue. Requires meeting the venue’s minimum group size.
April 2026
Friday, April 17 · 6:30 AM
Rappahannock River — Shad Fishing
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 336 Riverside Drive, Fredericksburg (Heritage Trail)
Free
Open enrollment
Bring chest waders, wading staff, and shad darts, spoons, or flies.

May 2026
May 2026
Friday, May 1 · After registration
Mossy Creek (Fly Fishing)
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Provided after registration
Private water
$125/person
8 anglers max
Private-water venue. Email Joe C. to check availability. Payment handled after confirmation or day-of.
May 2026
Saturday, May 9 · 10:00 AM
Hughes River
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Old Rag upper parking lot
Free
Open enrollment
May 2026
Tuesday, May 12 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cedar Creek Trophy Trout #2
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Cedar Creek (venue)
Private water
$80/person (pay at venue)
4-person minimum
Private-water venue. Requires meeting the venue’s minimum group size.
May 2026
Saturday, May 16 · 7:00 AM
Bluegill Lake Fishing
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Crockett Park off Meetze Road
Free
Open enrollment
May 2026
Wednesday, May 20 · 2:00 PM (fish until dark)
Dry River — Evening Hatch
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Dry River parking area, ~5 mi west of Rawley Springs on Rt 33
Free
Open enrollment
Evening green drake hatch possible. Bring chest waders, wading staff, and green drake patterns #10 & #12.

June 2026
June 2026
Saturday, June 6 · 5:00 PM
Fishing / Picnic at Soldiers Hill
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Soldiers Hill Angus farm pond, March Wales Road, Warrenton
Free
Open enrollment
Relaxed evening of fishing, food, and social time. Suitable for all experience levels.

July 2026
July 2026
Saturday, July 18 · 4:30 PM
Rappahannock River — Smallmouth Bass
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Hogue Tract / Phelps WMA, ~1 mi upstream from Kelly’s Ford on Sumerduck Rd
Free
Open enrollment
Short walk from parking area to the river.
July 2026
Wednesday, July 22 · 9:00 AM
S. Fork Shenandoah — Elkton (Smallmouth)
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Elkton Town Park
Free
Open enrollment
Bring poppers, crawfish patterns, and streamers. Wet wading recommended; bring wading staff.

August 2026
August 2026
Wednesday, August 19 · 8:00 AM
S. Fork Shenandoah — Alma Bridge (Smallmouth)
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Parking lot by Rt 340 Business Bridge, west of Luray
Free
Open enrollment
Bring small poppers and streamers. Wet wading recommended.

September 2026
September 2026
Saturday, September 5 · 8:00 AM
Rapidan / Staunton River
Contact FWF@rapidantu.org to register
📍 Graves Mill parking area (end of Rt 662)
Free
Open enrollment
Bring dry flies and nymphs.

Ready to join an outing? Email FWF@rapidantu.org to register or ask questions. Scholarships available for private-water events.