Join us on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm for our October social at The Auburn in Victor, NY.

Jim Wallace from the Mayfly Project - Rochester will be our guest speaker for the evening.

The Mayfly Project is a 501(c)(3) on a mission is to support youth in foster care through fly fishing, helping them build confidence, find healing, and connect to their local waters.

https://themayflyproject.com/rochester-new-york-project/

Join us for our first social of the season.

- “How I spent my Summer Vacation" with various speakers,
- Preview of the 2026-27 season. 

on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 6:30 pm

This year we are fortunate to be hosting our socials at The Auburn in Victor, NY.

4th Annual Caledonia trout Festival

We will be at the Caledonia Trout Festival this Saturday on May 30th.

Stop by our table, learn about the conservation work we do, talk fishing, and enter our raffle for a chance to win these fabulous prizes and support the great conservation and education work we do!

Festival Highlights:

• Fishing & Educational Activities: Catch-and-release trout pools hosted by Caledonia Fish Hatchery staff, casting demonstrations, and fly-fishing presentations by renowned experts like Tom Rosenbauer.

• Entertainment & Kids' Zone: Live music on the Main Street Stage, bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, and a Kiddie Corner.

• Food & Drinks: The Caledonia Fire Department Chicken BBQ and a local beer garden.

Cohocton River, Tree Maintenance
and Streamside Tail Gate.

Next Saturday, May 16th, we will be holding a quick work session on the river.  Many need adjusting, and some cases, where the trees have begun to grow into the fencing, they simply need to be set free.

We will meet in Atlanta in the morning and visit a couple nearby sites to work for a couple/few hours or less as necessary.

Small tail gate of hot dogs and light refreshments will be provided afterwards.

Bring appropriate outdoor clothes for the weather forecast. Work gloves are also a good idea and if you have an extra pair of heavy wire cutters, pruners, or pruning saws bring those along too.

AND of course.....BRING YOUR RODS !!! Bugs should be hatching by the afternoon.

If you are interested in lending a hand please signup by e-mail at: sfirlit74@hotmail.com. Feel free to pass the word on to others that might also have interest or bring a friend.

Tree Maintenance Day on the Cohocton River.

Time and Location TBD

Third trout stocking and stream clean-up on the Cohocton River.

Volunteers are needed to help disperse both 1- and 2-year-old brown trout from the Bath Hatchery.

Stocking will occur at various stops between Atlanta and Kanona on the river and usually finishes up around 1:30 pm.  If you can only do some of it that is alright too.

Bring appropriate outdoor clothes for the weather forecast.  Stream banks will likely be muddy, so appropriate footwear like rubber boots, hip boots, or waders are ideal.  

Meeting time will be @ 9:00 at the Mountain View Inn in Atlanta NY.

If you are interested in lending a hand please respond by e-mail to me personally at: sfirlit74@hotmail.com.  

Feel free to pass the word on to others that might also have interest.

Thanks to all volunteers.

*** NEW DATE *** APril 7

Second trout stocking and stream clean-up on the Cohocton River.

Volunteers are needed to help disperse both 1- and 2-year-old brown trout from the Bath Hatchery.

Stocking will occur at various stops between Atlanta and Kanona on the river and usually finishes up around 1:30 pm.  If you can only do some of it that is alright too.

Bring appropriate outdoor clothes for the weather forecast.  Stream banks will likely be muddy, so appropriate footwear like rubber boots, hip boots, or waders are ideal.  

Meeting time will be @ 9:00 at the Mountain View Inn in Atlanta NY.

If you are interested in lending a hand please respond by e-mail to me personally at: sfirlit74@hotmail.com.  

Feel free to pass the word on to others that might also have interest.

Thanks to all volunteers.

Come visit us at the Finger Lakes Fishing event next Saturday at the Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will conduct their rainbow trout run sampling at Naples Creek, Ontario County, on March 19, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Sampling starts on State Route 245 bridge, 0.25 miles east of Route 21 junction in the Village of Naples.

The annual rainbow trout sampling draws a large public audience. Spectators are encouraged to observe safely as they enjoy this educational experience.

First trout stocking and stream clean-up on the Cohocton River.

Volunteers are needed to help disperse both 1- and 2-year-old brown trout from the Bath Hatchery.

Stocking will occur at various stops between Atlanta and Kanona on the river and usually finishes up around 1:30 pm.  If you can only do some of it that is alright too.

Bring appropriate outdoor clothes for the weather forecast.  Stream banks will likely be muddy, so appropriate footwear like rubber boots, hip boots, or waders are ideal.  

Meeting time will be @ 9:00 at the Mountain View Inn in Atlanta NY.

If you are interested in lending a hand please respond by e-mail to me personally at: sfirlit74@hotmail.com.  

Feel free to pass the word on to others that might also have interest.

Thanks to all volunteers. There will be other Stocking dates coming soon!

FFW is a fun one-day fly fishing event that provides informative seminars to promote fly fishing, broaden skills, and promote cold water conservation. It’s the largest fly fishing event in Upstate New York! Multiple seminars are offered each session so that participants can choose based on their interests.    We cover everything from trout, bass, saltwater, fly tying, casting, rod building, leaders, knot tying, and more.       

There will be fly tying demos, a community fly tying table, casting demonstrations, casting clinics, industry vendor exhibits, local guides, FOOD TRUCKS, LIVE MUSIC and GREAT RAFFLE PRIZES!!

This year we are expanding our Conservation Outreach to include more family friendly hands-on education. We’re honored to have WXXI Kids Outdoor Resources, RIT Collaborative for Plastic & the Environment, Finger Lakes PRISM, and the entire event will be low waste thanks to Impact Earth Composting!

Entry is $10.00, under 12 is free

Come join us for our February Social

Our Featured speaker will be Trout Unlimited Biologist, Kyle Glenn. Kyle will be speaking about a recent study of the Cohocton river.

Holiday Social

Fall Fishing & Conservation Reports

This month we will share fishing stories about the Fall fishing season, which looks like it's finally getting interesting, thanks to some much-needed rainfall. Steve will also talk about our upcoming conservation projects. 

We will again be at the American Legion Canandaigua Post 256 downstairs meeting room, which is accessible from the back entrance. There is ample parking available in the rear of the building. 

October Social: Wednesday October 15th at 6:30pm.

We will be returning to the American Legion Canandaigua Post 256.

The downstairs meeting room, which is accessible from the back entrance. There is ample parking available in the rear of the building. 

Agenda:
We will be hearing about the summer surveying on the Cohocton River system from Pete Austerman, DEC Region 8 Fisheries Manager.  The Cohocoton system is now of the TU Priority Waters program. 

We will also hear updates from other folks about how they spent their summer fishing vacations and get an update on our Trout in the Classroom program. 

The doors will open at 6pm and light refreshments will be served. Click here for directions. 

Meet at the Creek, Come joins us and Seth Green Chapter for a casual day at Naples Creek.

Meet up at the Fishing Access at the Mark Cir location

Canandaigua Lake TU - Summer Picnic, June 7, 2025

Come out and join the fun!

This year we will be at Heeds Memorial Park in Avoca, NY

We will have plenty of Food, Fun, Drinks.

Plus, this year are have a One Fly Challenge. (rules are on the Picnic page)

We have started selling tickets for our annual Picnic Raffle fundraiser. The grand prize is a Redington 7 1/2' 4wt Butter Stick outfit, which would be perfect for "Blue Lining" our smaller creeks. Tickets are $20 each and will be sold at all our upcoming events. Winning tickets will be drawn at our picnic on Saturday June 7th. You do not have to be present to win. 

Other prizes include a Gift Certificate from the Foot Performance Center for a pair of OBOZ Sawtooth hiking boots with two pairs of Darn Tough socks, and a $200 gift certificate for polarized sunglasses from Aberle Eye Care. All together we over $1000 worth of prizes. 

Picnic Time: 11am - 4pm

One Fly Challenge: 7am - 11am, (Click here for Picnic, Raffle, and One Fly Challenge details)

Location:

Heeds Memorial Park

32-2 River Street

Avoca, NY 14809

Come out and join us with other great family-friendly celebration of fishing, community, and the great outdoors. This annual event offers a unique opportunity for all ages to learn about fishing, support local businesses, and create lasting memories. From engaging demonstrations to a vibrant atmosphere, the festival promises a day filled with fun and discovery. Looking forward to seeing you at Main & Pioneer Street, Caledonia NY 10am-6pm

Tree Planing Day, Come join the fun!

Will will release the meetup location soon!

***SEEKING VOLUNTEERS ***

COHOCTON RIVER - MAY Trout STocking event

The Bath hatchery’s second trout stocking on the Cohocton River will be next Friday May 2nd.

We are meeting at the Mountain View Inn in Atlanta, NY at 9:00 am.

There are usually 12 -13 different stops along the river through early afternoon.

To volunteer and participate please send an email to our Conservation Chair Steve Firlit at: sfirlit74@hotmail.com

***SEEKING VOLUNTEERS ***

COHOCTON RIVER - April Trout STocking event

The Bath hatchery’s third trout stocking on the Cohocton River will be next Thursday April 17th.

We are meeting at the Mountain View Inn in Atlanta, NY at 9:00 am.

There are usually 12 -13 different stops along the river through early afternoon.

To volunteer and participate please send an email to our Conservation Chair Steve Firlit at: sfirlit74@hotmail.com

Cohocton River Monitoring Plan Overview with guest speaker Kyle Glenn Biologist / NY Field Coordinator 

TU Northeast Coldwater Habitat Program 

Come out and hear about Trout Unlimited North East regions study of the Cohocton River.

***SEEKING VOLUNTEERS ***

COHOCTON RIVER - April Trout STocking event

The Bath hatchery’s second trout stocking on the Cohocton River will be next Friday April 4th.

We are meeting at the Mountain View Inn in Atlanta, NY at 9:00 am.

There are usually 12 -13 different stops along the river through early afternoon.

To volunteer and participate please send an email to our Conservation Chair Steve Firlit at: sfirlit74@hotmail.com

Fly tying School (class 4)

The Fly Tying School will be four classes in March at the Victor-Farmington Library, on Tuesday evenings; 3/4/25, 3/11/25, 3/18/25, 3/25/25 from 6:00pm - 7:45pm.

Student Registration for the Fly Tying School will be handled by the library and can be accessed by clicking here.

If your fly tying is a little rusty or you just need to top off your boxes before Spring fishing, you are welcome to take the school also. 

The emphasis is on teaching YOU!

• There will be five classes in this year's school. Each class will tie one to two patterns.

• Each Pattern will be demonstrated by the instructor. Then the student will tie each pattern with assistance.

• There will be multiple very experienced instructors.

• Additional mentors will circulate among the students to offer tying assistance at each class.

• Five to twelve patterns will be taught, while progressively building tying techniques.

• A complete instruction booklet, with pictures and step-by-step details is included.

• ALL TYING MATERIALS are provided by the Chapter for classroom use.

• A few Loaner / Beginner vises are available.

• Students need to bring their own fly-tying tools.

Please contact us if you would like to help at

Fly tying School (Class 3)

The Fly Tying School will be four classes in March at the Victor-Farmington Library, on Tuesday evenings; 3/4/25, 3/11/25, 3/18/25, 3/25/25 from 6:00pm - 7:45pm.

Student Registration for the Fly Tying School will be handled by the library and can be accessed by clicking here.

If your fly tying is a little rusty or you just need to top off your boxes before Spring fishing, you are welcome to take the school also. 

The emphasis is on teaching YOU!

• There will be five classes in this year's school. Each class will tie one to two patterns.

• Each Pattern will be demonstrated by the instructor. Then the student will tie each pattern with assistance.

• There will be multiple very experienced instructors.

• Additional mentors will circulate among the students to offer tying assistance at each class.

• Five to twelve patterns will be taught, while progressively building tying techniques.

• A complete instruction booklet, with pictures and step-by-step details is included.

• ALL TYING MATERIALS are provided by the Chapter for classroom use.

• A few Loaner / Beginner vises are available.

• Students need to bring their own fly-tying tools.

Please contact us if you would like to help at

Fly tying School (class 2)

The Fly Tying School will be four classes in March at the Victor-Farmington Library, on Tuesday evenings; 3/4/25, 3/11/25, 3/18/25, 3/25/25 from 6:00pm - 7:45pm.

Student Registration for the Fly Tying School will be handled by the library and can be accessed by clicking here.

If your fly tying is a little rusty or you just need to top off your boxes before Spring fishing, you are welcome to take the school also. 

The emphasis is on teaching YOU!

• There will be five classes in this year's school. Each class will tie one to two patterns.

• Each Pattern will be demonstrated by the instructor. Then the student will tie each pattern with assistance.

• There will be multiple very experienced instructors.

• Additional mentors will circulate among the students to offer tying assistance at each class.

• Five to twelve patterns will be taught, while progressively building tying techniques.

• A complete instruction booklet, with pictures and step-by-step details is included.

• ALL TYING MATERIALS are provided by the Chapter for classroom use.

• A few Loaner / Beginner vises are available.

• Students need to bring their own fly-tying tools.

Please contact us if you would like to help at

2025 Fly Fishers Workshop

Canandaigua Lake TU will be one of the conservation groups participating in this year's Fly Fisher's Workshop. This is the first time this event has been held since before the Covid pandemic. The event is being held at the Barker Road Middle School in Pittsford, NY.

Fly Fisher’s Workshop is a fun one-day fly fishing event that provides informative workshops/seminars to promote fly fishing and broaden skills. The workshop will also include seminars on cold water conservation. It’s the largest fly fishing event in Upstate New York!

Our chapter is leading a seminar on Fly Fishing the Finger Lakes Tributaries at 11:30am.

Gordon is presenting 'Thank God for Sunfish' at 9:30am and 1:30pm.

Single Admission Ticket (12 & under free) is $10.00

Click here to learn more and buy your tickets now and save $5 off same day admission!

Also, we will also be selling tickets for our annual picnic raffle.

The grand prize is a Redington 7 1/2' 4wt Butter Stick outfit, which would be perfect for "Blue Lining" our smaller creeks. 

Fly tying School (class 1)

The Fly Tying School will be four classes in March at the Victor-Farmington Library, on Tuesday evenings; 3/4/25, 3/11/25, 3/18/25, 3/25/25 from 6:00pm - 7:45pm.

Student Registration for the Fly Tying School will be handled by the library and can be accessed by clicking here.

If your fly tying is a little rusty or you just need to top off your boxes before Spring fishing, you are welcome to take the school also. 

The emphasis is on teaching YOU!

• There will be five classes in this year's school. Each class will tie one to two patterns.

• Each Pattern will be demonstrated by the instructor. Then the student will tie each pattern with assistance.

• There will be multiple very experienced instructors.

• Additional mentors will circulate among the students to offer tying assistance at each class.

• Five to twelve patterns will be taught, while progressively building tying techniques.

• A complete instruction booklet, with pictures and step-by-step details is included.

• ALL TYING MATERIALS are provided by the Chapter for classroom use.

• A few Loaner / Beginner vises are available.

• Students need to bring their own fly-tying tools.

Please contact us if you would like to help at