San Jose Flycasters

San Jose Flycasters The San Jose Flycasters are a group of fly fishing enthusiasts who promote the sport and sponsor multiple activities for its members and the community.

We meet monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. More info is at flycasters.org. Flycaster's History

A CLUB WITH A LONG HISTORY - Since it's beginnings in 1965 Flycasters and it's members have been active in all forms of Conservation, Education, Flyfishing and Club Activities. A significant number of our club members have been very active in local conservation groups and are individual members

of the FFF. Many early club presidents like Dan Blanton and Ray Hutcherson and others like Jay Craddock were NCCFFF council directors. Past Club Presidents John Brezzo and Ken Chrisman, became Northern California Council FFF Presidents. Not only has Flycasters contributed many officers and committee heads, Flycaster members have also received many awards for their active participation in conservation.. Through the Flycaster's Education Foundation lead by Hugh Miller and Don Chesarak over 40,000 children and hundreds of teachers have been provided education regarding endangered Steelhead, conservation,stewardship of resources, and the need to protect our environment. After ten years of working with local agencies, in 1994 Flycasters, Inc. of San Jose, obtained a $148,000 appropriation from the County of Santa Clara to build two modern casting ponds in Los Gatos Creek Park, Campbell, California. Two American Casting Society approved ponds, one 80 and one 100 square foot were completed in 1995. At the time the ponds had a dirt bottom. Through a significent effort by Flycaster's members, funding was obtained to put concrete in the bottom of the ponds. The concrete work started late in October 2002 and was completed by the second week of November. Flycasters, Inc. San Jose has done quite well in bringing professional tournament casting and an outstanding casting facility to the South Bay and is continuing efforts to keep the ponds in the best possible condition.

06/08/2026

Interested in spending a couple of fun hours with fellow fly fishers?

Want to improve your casting skills, share fishing stories? Well, why don’t you stop by and spend some time with the “New Beginnings” group at the Los Gato’s Casting ponds Saturday June 20th.

New Beginnings Group is a gathering of fellow fly anglers – Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. We share a passion for fly fishing and casting.

Best of all we share our stories and experiences, passing along the lessons we’ve learned and generally enjoy spending time with others that share our interests.

We meet periodically and our first date for this summer is Saturday June 20th at the Casting ponds inside Los Gatos Creek Park off of Dell Ave. Everybody is welcome. We meet from 9:00 to approximately 11:30.
Bring safety glasses. If you need a fly fishing rig there are details in the link below. Doughnut holes will be provided so stop on by and join us.
Note: There is a $6 parking fee.
Check out this link for the details -

06/02/2026

June is Women’s Fly Fishing Month.

This month, we celebrate the women who cast farther than fly lines. The women who teach, mentor, encourage, explore, and build community on and off the water.

Through FFI Women Connect, women across North America are gathering for local outings, online events, workshops, fly tying nights, casting sessions, conservation programs, and more. Whether you’re brand new to fly fishing or have spent decades on the water, there’s a place for you here.

Fly fishing is more than a sport. It’s friendship, confidence, adventure, and connection.

Join us this June as we celebrate the growing community of women in fly fishing and help welcome the next generation to the water.

Find upcoming in-person and online events through FFI Women Connect at flyfishersinternational.org/FFI-Women-Connect/Overview

Join us on June 10th at our monthly club meeting. This monthe speaker is JON HUBBARD presenting on Fly Fishing the Nort...
05/24/2026

Join us on June 10th at our monthly club meeting. This monthe speaker is JON HUBBARD presenting on Fly Fishing the North Fork Feather River Canyon.

Jon Hubbard began fly fishing at 13 on the freestone rivers on the west slope of the Sierra Nevada.

After discovering northern California's tailwater steelhead and trout at 18, these fisheries and their powerful fish, they quickly became his passion.

Jon has 30 years of fly fishing experience and has fished and guided in California, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, and Colorado. You can also occasionally find him behind the counter at Fly Fishing Specialties.

His favorite pastime is sharing his knowledge and experience on the water with his guests and friends.

We meet Wednesday Evening, June 10th at the
West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose

Doors open at 6:30pm , Everybody is welcome.

04/29/2026
04/29/2026

San Jose Flycasters is hosting a knots seminar. Open to everyone

ESSENTIAL FLY FISHING KNOTS
Hosted by Dick Powers & Mason Seim
Tuesday May 19 at 6:30 pm
Willow Glen Library Community Room
1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose 95125

Seminar will include -- Clinch knot, Surgeon's knot, Perfection Loop,
Non-slip Mono Loop (Kreh Loop) & Nall knot

Members and non-members welcome

Fee: $5 for members and $15 for non-members.

Tools and materials required for class will be provided.
To sign up go to flycasters.org, locate May 19 on the calendar and select the class.

Flycasters, Inc., and its associated Flycasters Educational Foundation, is a nonprofit corporation and social club devoted to the promotion of the sport of fly fishing among its members.

04/25/2026

Mark your calendars for the International Fly Fishing Film Festival. Everyone is welcome.
It will be held at the CineLux Los Gatos Theatre on August 23, 2026 from 10am 1:00
Doors open at 9:30 AM. Film begins at 10:00 AM.
Hosted by: Flycasters Conservation and Education Foundation

Join us at the San Jose Flycasters monthly club meeting on May 13th. Our speaker will be Joe Garza presenting about LAKE...
04/25/2026

Join us at the San Jose Flycasters monthly club meeting on May 13th. Our speaker will be Joe Garza presenting about
LAKE ALMANOR

From early June through mid-July, Lake Almanor comes alive with the legendary Hex hatch—one of the most anticipated fly fishing events in Northern California. Beginning on the southwest end of the lake and progressing around to the northwest shore, this hatch draws anglers from all over the region in search of trophy trout.

Joe is an Orvis-endorsed guide born and raised in northern California. He specializes in stillwater fly fishing on Lake Almanor and Eagle Lake. He also specializes in tailwaters in the Central Valley. Joe has a profound love of fly fishing and is dedicated to teaching proper techniques, etiquette, and environmental stewardship.

Wednesday Evening, May 13th
West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose
Doors open at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome.

04/10/2026

Comment on a proposed gold mine by April 13th!

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We Meet At The West Valley Library , 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road
San Jose, CA
95117

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