Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

Put us on your calendar, June 5 and 6, 2027 in historic Thomas, West Virginia.

08/29/2026

AFFF in the Wild

The AFFF has been covering some ground so far this year. From a mile high in Colorado, to a mile deep at Grand Canyon National Park, let’s see where the AFFF has gone with you.

Thanks to Zach at WVAngler.com for sharing this one with us.

08/27/2026

Did you know that not every trout swimming in West Virginia’s streams is native to our waters?

In the latest issue of The Highlands Voice, Christa Clasgens with the WVHC explores the difference between native and wild fish and takes a closer look at West Virginia’s trout. While brook trout are the only trout native to Appalachia, rainbow and brown trout were introduced here in the late 1800s and can now reproduce naturally in some of our waterways.

Understanding the difference matters. Wild, naturally reproducing fish can tell us a great deal about the health of our streams, while the history of our trout also offers a reminder of the importance of protecting native species like our state fish, the brook trout.

Read Christa’s full story in the latest issue of The Highlands Voice below:
https://www.wvhighlands.org/article/christas-catch-native-vs-wild-fish/

08/22/2026

AFFF in the Wild
It’s fun to see where the AFFF will be. From the small town of Thomas, West Virginia to the headwaters of Shell Creek, Wyoming it’s hard to tell where the AFFF ends up.