WE ARE A COMMUNITY THAT LEARNS & HAS FUN TOGETHER – JOIN US!
When you connect with the Cataloochee at one of several events we hold across the county annually, you’re stepping into a community that cares about the rivers in our region, brings people together to make a difference and learn new skills, and creates opportunities to have fun with like-minded anglers and conservationists.
Our community events are fun, friendly and low-pressure ways to have fun while doing good, growing your fishing skills and making new friends along the way. Each year we offer:
- Regular fishing trips on local rivers and streams where experienced angler hosts share their knowledge
- Monthly chapter gatherings, often with a guest speaker on a range of conservation and fishing topics
- Opportunities to share fly fishing and/or fly tying expertise with new fly fishers
- Social nights like fly tying events, fly fishing films and meet-ups at area breweries
- Local stream cleanup opportunities in support of Haywood Waterways
Last year, we held more than ten events, bringing together local anglers, NC Fish & Game officials, and conservationists to come together, share stories, exchange ideas and knowledge, raise a pint and more. Check out our calendar of events and join us!
MONTHLY CHAPTER GATHERINGS
On the Third Tuesday of every month we come together at the Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance Street to share fishing stories, meet new people and hear from informational and inspiring speakers on conservation or fly fishing topics. These fun, friendly and free monthly events are low-pressure and open to the public. They are a great way to dip your toe into our TU community.
LOCAL FISHING TRIPS
The best way to learn new waters and grow your fishing skills is by spending time with the experienced anglers of the Cataloochee Chapter. That’s why our regular, local fishing trips are some of our best-attended activities. Held throughout the year and aimed at helping you learn where to fish, how to fish and when to fish our favorite streams in the region, these trips are great places to bring your family and friends for a fun time on the water!
PARTNERSHIP WITH WAYNESVILLE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
We are developing a partnership with the Waynesville Parks & Recreation Department to provide a series of classroom fly fishing instruction and fly tying classes. The first classes will be held in September 2025 at the Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance Street Waynesville, NC. More classes, to include on stream fly fishing trips, are planned for the spring of 2026. Contact us at tucataloochee427@gmail.com for specific class dates and times.