Veterans Fly Fishing 101 Clinic- August 2, 2025: Eagle Nest Lake State Park

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Fly Fishing 101 Beginners Clinic for U.S Military Veterans and Active Duty

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Eagle Nest Lake State Park

42 Marina Way

Eagle Nest, New Mexico 87718

Fly Fishing 101 Beginners Class Saturday August 2, 2025 for US Military Veterans, Disabled Veterans and Active Duty. The class is a mix of classroom, on the water demonstration and learning as you fish. Lunch is provided. Fly rods available to use or bring your own. Cool door prizes! Starts 8:30am and wraps up around 3:30pm. This class is free and is intended for honorably discharged Veterans, Disabled Veterans and Active Duty personnel. Please bring military ID. Space is limited, sign up today!

Meet 8:30am at Eagle Nest Lake State Park Visitors Center in Eagle Nest, NM

Fly fishing instructors provided by Trout Warriors, Taos Fly Shop and High Country Anglers

Topics include
Fly fishing equipment
Knots
What fish eat and fly selection
Fly casting
Benefits of fly fishing

Bring the following items

Valid NM State Park day use or annual pass (Starting July 1st all NM veterans are eligible for free passes- click here for link.)
Valid NM fishing license (available online: onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us)
Notepad and pen
Polarized sunglasses are a must. Some sort of eye protection is required because hooks and eye balls don't go well together.
Hat/cap
Sunscreen
Dinking water
Rain jacket and clothing layers for any weather conditions

Fly rod/reel if you have one (optional and some fly rods will be available for use)
Wading gear if you have it
Wading staff if you have one (optional)

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What is Trout Warriors?

Trout Warriors is dedicated to using fly fishing as a form of healing for disabled veterans. Trout Warriors parent non-profit / fiscal agent is Enchanted Circle Trout Unlimited.

Thank you to Trout Warriors, New Mexico Council Trout Unlimited, The Maverick Club, New Mexico Game and Fish, and New Mexico State Parks for hosting this event.