Free Introduction to Fly Fishing Class at Lyman Run State Park

Pre-Register Now for Free Introduction to Fly Fishing Class at Lyman Run State Park on Friday, Aug 11 or on Sunday, Aug 20

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is offering the free Introduction to Fly Fishing class twice at Lyman Run State Park. The first class is Friday, Aug. 11 from 4pm to 8pm and the second is Sunday, Aug. 20 from 4pm to 8pm. Each class is limited to 20 participants.

Anyone, ages 12 years and older with an interest in learning fly fishing basics and meeting other anglers is welcome to pre-register. All equipment is provided. A parent or guardian must accompany those under age 18. This four-hour program will provide participants with two hours of hands-on instruction on fly-fishing equipment assembly, knot tying, aquatic macroinvertebrates and casting. For the remaining two hours, participants will get on-water fishing experience with guidance from Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission staff and fishing skills instructors. Fly-fishing gear and instruction is provided for the duration of the program at no cost to participants. 

Note: A fishing license is NOT needed to participate. To pre-register go to https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/LymanRunStatePark/Pages/default.aspx Click on the Green Button. It will take you to the PA Fish and Boat Commission website. Click on the Green Button there to pre-register. For answers to questions about this program, contact Bob Edkin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Lyman Run State Park at 814-435-5010.