The Three River Fly Fishing Festival returns April 30-May 2, offering anglers from near and far an opportunity to enjoy a weekend of fly-fishing fun and camaraderie. This fundraiser for the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund offers men and women of all ages the chance to fish our miles of beautiful streams and rivers, while raising money for a worthwhile cause.
Festivities start on Thursday, April 30 with an opening night reception that is open to all registered anglers and their guests, as well as event sponsors. An extravagant evening with fellow fishermen promises to kick the tournament off on a high note.
As the evening wears on, all those fishing tales, tall and otherwise, might awaken a slightly competitive nature among the teams. Bragging rights are everything, right?
Teams of two fish all day on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, on local waters. Each team must catch trout from the three types of waters in our area: delayed harvest, hatchery-supported, and native. There are more than 2,000 miles of trout streams within an hour and a half of Highlands so teams will be fishing on some of the finest waters in America. Teams can be guided or self-guided, and the
Highland Hiker or Brookings Fly Fishing can help with guiding arrangements if needed. This year, a Women’s Division has been added to the Festival.
The closing banquet on Saturday, May 2, will allow the tired but happy participants to enjoy a delicious meal and an open bar, a fitting end to two glorious days on the river. Category winners will be announced, and there will be a live auction, silent auction, and raffle drawing.
Additionally, there are prizes for Largest Fish, Smallest Fish, Ugliest Fish, and Best Fish Story (what happens in Highlands…stays in Highlands)!
Event organizers express their appreciation for all their sponsors, including this year’s charter sponsors, Batchelor & Kimball, Black Rock Design & Build, Brookings Fly Shop, Christies International Real Estate Highlands and Cashiers, Highland Hiker, Old Edwards Inn and Spa, and Rockwood Lodge.
Entry fees are $500 per team and are 100 percent tax deductible. All proceeds go to the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund.
For more information, to register a team, or to become a sponsor, email threeriversfest@gmail.com, or call Highland Hiker Fly Shop at (828) 526-5298 or Brookings Fly Shop at (828) 743-3768.
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