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Three River Fly Fishing Festival
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2021/09 – September
The Three River Fly Fishing Festival unfolds in streams all over this corner of Western North Carolina, September 23-25.
The Three River Fly Fishing Festival returns September 23-25, offering anglers from near and far an opportunity to enjoy a weekend of fly-fishing fun and comradery. Now in its 10th year, this fund raiser 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.
Organizers hope that this year’s tournament will bring in a record number of teams and sponsors to make it the most successful event yet now that travel restrictions have lifted, and the rivers are calling.
Festivities start on Thursday, September 23, with an opening night reception at Lullwater House that is open to all registered anglers, their guests, and the sponsors.
This year’s festival itinerary also includes a special performance at the Highlands PAC by Trout Fishing in America on Friday, September 24. This entertaining duo has been writing songs, playing, and touring together for 40 years. Tickets are available to the public for this event with all proceeds going toward the scholarship fund. For information, visit highlandsperformingarts.com.
On Saturday morning there’ll be a public casting clinic at Harris Lake near downtown Main Street. This free event will offer novices a perfect opportunity to learn the basics, while the more seasoned angler may find that they too can pick up a pointer or two. Bring your own equipment or the Highland Hiker will have equipment available.
Teams of two fish all day on Friday and Saturday on local waters. Each team must catch fish from the three types of rivers in our area: delayed harvest, hatchery supported, and native. Teams can be guided or self-guided and the Highland Hiker can help with guiding arrangements if necessary.
Saturday, the final day of fishing concludes with a closing night banquet and awards ceremony at Midpoint. It’s a perfect way to end the weekend, reflecting on the glory of two days on the river and telling tales of the perfect trout caught and the one that got away.
Entry fees are $500 per team. For more information, to register a team or to become a sponsor contact Hilary Wilkes at [email protected], or by calling (828) 526-0441.
