SE Pennsylvania Trout or Fishing Clubs
- A number of trout fishing and other fishing clubs exist in southeastern Pennsylvania.Fly Fisherman Casting image by kuhar from Fotolia.com
A number of trout fishing and other fishing clubs exist in southeastern Pennsylvania. Anglers looking to fish private access waters should consider a private club with membership of a small fee. Fishermen wanting to fish in groups and learn more about the sport from fellow fishermen should look into public clubs. - White Clay Fly Fishers is a trout fishing club based in Landenberg, Pennsylvania, which is close to the Pennsylvania-Delaware border. It welcomes members of all age, gender and flying fishing level. As of 2010, the club charged anglers over the age of 16 a fee of $25 and $5 for those 15 and younger to become members. Members meet regularly to hear speakers on fly tying, fly fishing and trout fishery conservation and preservation. The club also hosts outings at local fisheries with wild and stocked trout.
- Dame Juliana League Fly Fishers dates to the 1970s, and was formed by a group of anglers from the greater Philadelphia area. It's a public club, although it charges a small fee for membership. The club organizers plan informational gatherings for members to swap stories and share advice. It also arranges classes fly fishing courses, making it ideal for all levels of fishermen. Organizers prepare fishing outings at French Creek as well as other nearby spots for its members.
- The Muddy Creek Trout Unlimited Club is located in York County, which is southwest of Philadelphia. Members of the club fish sections of Muddy Creek --- the club's access waters with both stocked and wild trout. Members attend regular meetings, and the club charges dues of less than $20 per member for 2010. Muddy Creek Trout Unlimited is a regional chapter of a national non-profit organization. The club's mission is to restore the wild trout fisheries and expand public access to waters. The club is a good option for fishermen who share a passion for trout fishing and wildlife conservation.
- The Philadelphia Angler's Club is ideal for anglers interested in meeting and fishing with other anglers. It's open to trout anglers and those who fish other species. The club serves to connect anglers with the help of the Internet through planned, recreational gatherings. The club's organizers primarily plan fishing outings in the Philadelphia area, although its members fish at other regional locations. The club is free to join and open to all levels of anglers. It doesn't have monthly meetings.
