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Park Record reports on Trout in the Classroom
Christmas Party Photos
Provo River Delta Grand Opening
2024 Activity/Fishout Reports
Provo River Flow Reports
Weber River Flow Reports
UPDATED September 10th: Scientist and avid club member
David Whiteman provides a comprehensive
exploration of our home waters,
the Middle Provo
Video Tour of the Middle Provo River
Macroinvertebrates of the Middle Provo River
John Schultz shares two new successful Stillwater Patterns
HCFF's YouTube Video Library
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Chapter 599
Welcome to High Country Fly Fishers
HCFF is a proud Trout Unlimited chapter dedicated to fly fishing, conservation, and community in the scenic beauty of Park City, Utah serving Summit and Wasatch counties. Since 1989, we’ve been passionate about protecting cold-water fisheries, supporting healthy trout populations, and sharing the art of fly fishing and fly tying. Our club offers hands-on conservation projects with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources , Trout-in-the-Classroom programs for local students, and monthly fishouts where members enjoy camaraderie and refine their fly fishing skills on some of the region’s best waters. Join us at our our monthly meetings to hear from expert fishing guides, fly tyers, and fisheries biologists from across the West. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just starting out, HCFF offers friendship, learning opportunities, and memorable fishing adventures. Check our Calendar page for meeting details and upcoming events—new members and visitors are always welcome!
Wed, Feb 5th, 6pm – 9pm
Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
1505 White Pine Canyon Rd
Park City, UT 84060, map
Mickey Anderson – Local Legend
Topic: “The World’s Best Fly”
Mickey Anderson, a longtime supporter of High Country Fly Fishers, 2019 Utah Fly Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, and local fishing legend, celebrity, author and photographer, will deliver an engaging and informative talk on “the World’s Best Fly”. With a career spanning over four decades, Mickey has worked in fly shops since 1980, tied flies commercially, taught countless anglers to fly fish, and became Utah’s first FFF-certified casting instructor. As the co-founder of Fish Tech Outfitters and a designer of fly-fishing gear for numerous companies, Mickey’s expertise and passion for the sport are unmatched. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of Utah’s most respected anglers!
Mickey began fly fishing in 1974, but his passion truly ignited in 1978 under the guidance of Emmet Heath at Anglers’ Inn. By 1979, he was a commercial fly tier and instructor, and in 1981, he began teaching fly fishing classes alongside Gean Snow and Emmet. In 1996, Mickey co-founded Fish Tech, where he still works, designing products and helping anglers prepare for trips. A pro-staffer for Sage Rod Company, Rising, and Umpqua Feather Merchants, Mickey fishes Utah about 100 days annually and also explores North America’s waters. His mission is to ensure Utah anglers have enjoyable and successful trips. For more information, contact hcff599@gmail.com.
2025 Annual Donation Request
We are planning our fishing, social, educational, and conservation activities for the year. We depend on your support to cover our expenses. We will tell you more about our plans at the meeting but, as just one example, this year we are buying fly-tying vices for two school teachers so their students can learn how to tie flies.
You can see a long list of the types of activities we have conducted in past years on the HCFF Website Projects page. To support these activities, we request a $30 or more donation if you can afford it. Since HCFF is a 501c3 non-profit organization, your donation is tax-deductible under IRS rules. Please make your 2025 Donation Now.
Teen Trout Camp
Trout Camp is a fly fishing activity for youths 13 to 17 sponsored by the Utah Council of Trout Unlimited. It is held at White’s Ranch in Paradise, Utah. It is a three-day, two-night event – June 18, 19 & 20 – where the youths are introduced to all aspects of fly fishing. All gear is provided or youths can bring their own. Meals and lodging are provided. A special discounted price for a Redington fly rod package is also available. Adult mentors are matched up with the youths on nearly a one-to-one basis.
The cost for the camp is $310. Registration is now open to the public and is limited to 14 youths. Register at https://utahtu.org.
What Would You Do with 8500 Acres of Beautiful Mountain Terrain?
Summit County is in the process of acquiring the 910 Ranch and is asking for your input as to its future.
You can learn more about the 910 Ranch from the Park Record. The Summit County survey can be found on their Website.
If properly managed, this beautiful stream could be a great fishery. Your property and sales taxes have helped bring this project forward, so let your voice be heard.
Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Expos Near You
The Snake River Cutthroats of Idaho Falls, ID, are sponsoring their 29th Fly Fishing and Tying Expo. This Expo is a great place to learn more about fishing in Idaho and the surrounding states of Montana and Wyoming. Admission is free. Let me know if you are going as several of us are getting together for dinner on Friday, Feb14th.
The Wasatch Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Expo will be held in Sandy, UT at the Mountain America Expo Center on March 28 and 29th with the banquet held the evening before. This event is sponsored by several Utah Chapters of Trout Unlimited including the Sotonefly Society, Cache Anglers, and HCFF. The Bonneville Fly Fishers chapter of FFI is also a sponsor.
This Expo is a great opportunity to learn more about fishing in Utah, see new equipment, and some great artwork, and observe many of the best fly tiers in the Western US create their masterpieces. The website is not yet completed but check back frequently for more details. As in past years, HCFF members are part of the organizing committee and we will be looking for volunteers. Eric Luna is the lead HCFF organizer.
Trout Unlimited Western Rendezvous
HCFF Multi Day Outings
As always, thank you for your support.