Portland Fly Fishing Classes & Events
Fly Fishing Events in Portland, Oregon
NWFFO has a complete lineup of classes and events to keep you engaged all year long. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, and seasoned veteran, we have the classes and events for you in the Portland, OR and SW Washington areas.
Below you will find our the quarters schedule with brief descriptions below and links to pages for more details and for signups, but check back frequently because we are a fly shop that continues to driver presentations and events to help you in your fly angling pursuits!
Upcoming Fly Fishing Events
| Class/Event | Dates | Cost |
| Intro to Fly Tying | 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 6PM | $150.00 |
| Intro to Fly Fishing | In-Store 4/2, On-River 4/5 or 4/6 | $225.00 |
| Women's Meet & Greet | 4/16 6PM at NWFFO | FREE |
| NWFFO Deschutes Campout | 4/21 Camp at Mecca, 4/22 Fishing | FREE |
| NWFFO Fly "Tie In" | 4/24 6PM at NWFFO | FREE |
| Intro to Fly Fishing | In-Store 5/7, On-River 5/10 or 5/11 | $225.00 |
| Women's Guest Speaker Social | 5/13 6PM at Shop | FREE |
| NWFFO Westside Opener | 5/21 Camp Trip, 5/22 Fishing | FREE |
| Women's Westside Opener | 5/22 Meetup & Fish | FREE |
| Intro to Fly Fishing Clackamas | In-Store 5/24, On-River 5/29th or 5/30 | $250.00 |
| NWFFO Fly "Tie In" | 5/29 6PM at NWFFO | FREE |
| Intro to Fly Fishing Clackamas | In-Store 5/24, On-River 5/1 - 5/4 | $250.00 |
| Intro to Fly Fishing | In-Store 6/4, On-River 6/7 or 6/8 | $225.00 |
| Women's Fly Tying Event | 6/10 6PM at NWFFO | FREE |
| NWFFO Fly "Tie In" | 6/26 6PM at NWFFO | FREE |
Intro to Fly Fishing in Oregon & Washington
Ready to explore the pristine waters of the Pacific Northwest? Join Portland's most trusted fly fishing experts at Northwest Fly Fishing Outfitters for our comprehensive Intro to Fly Fishing class. Whether you dream of casting to wild Oregon steelhead, pursuing native Deschutes River trout, or discovering Washington's legendary rivers, our experienced instructors will help you master the fundamental skills needed for success on Pacific Northwest waters.
Transform your outdoor adventures with hands-on instruction from Portland's oldest and friendliest fly shop. In just one session, you'll learn essential casting techniques, gear selection, knot tying, and local fishing insights that have helped thousands of anglers start their fly fishing journey. With over 33 years of experience teaching beginners on rivers like the Clackamas, Sandy, and Willamette, our proven curriculum provides the perfect foundation for fishing Oregon and Washington's diverse waters. Don't miss out – our classes fill quickly as spring approaches!
Intro to Fly Fishing the Deschutes River Class & Details
Intro to Fly Fishing Clackamas River Class Details
Intro to Fly Tying Class
Join our resident tying expert and author Jeff Morgan to learn how to tie various different flies for trout and steelhead with more classes coming soon. Fly tying for many is an art form and adds another level to fly fishing. There truly is nothing better than landing a fish on a fly you have tied yourself.
Each of our classes is a three part, three week series where you will learn to tie a fly and then have "homework" to bring back the following week. Just as with learning to play an instrument, we find giving some post class work will help you build and develop your tying abilities.