TU Western Regional Rendezvous

Ted Trueblood Chapter leaders and members are encouraged to attend the Western Regional Rendezvous conference! Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or new to TU, this is an incredible opportunity to engage with our community and contribute to TU’s vital mission.

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For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown by IHG with discounted room rates. This is where our sessions and meals will be held. Please use the following link to reserve your room online. You can also call the hotel directly at (406) 721-8550. Please reference code “TU9” and be sure to book your room by March 17th in order to receive the discounted rate.
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Spring is stirring in the rivers of western Montana — and so is the movement to protect them. Come be part of a powerful gathering of fly-fishing conservationists in Missoula this April. The skwala hatch is on, restoration projects are kicking off, and policy momentum is building. From on-the-water action to deep-dive workshops and fireside conversations, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and lead the future of coldwater conservation with TU staff and other TU leaders.

While still brisk, April offers moderate temperatures, snowmelt-driven flows, and dramatic landscapes coming to life—ideal for both fishing and learning outdoors. Join us in downtown Missoula, Montana for the Western Regional Rendezvous. 

Event Highlights:

• Local fishing, a showing of the IF4 film, hands-on conservation projects

• Sessions will include TU updates, local projects, chapter revitalization strategies, leadership development, and more!

Why Attend?

• Missoula boasts a vibrant, conservation-minded fly fishing community with strong values around wild fish and clean water. Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, national forests, and public

  • Networking: Meet fellow TU leaders and conservationists from across the Southeast
  • Inspiration and Learning: Gain valuable insights from experts and peers while advancing TU’s work for coldwater conservation.

    • lands, Missoula is a gateway to protected wild places that matter to conservationists.

    • Prime Spring Fly Fishing

      • April marks the start of Montana’s fly fishing season, especially for dry-fly action.

      • The Skwala stonefly hatch on the Bitterroot River is legendary—one of the earliest and most exciting hatches in the country.

      • Nearby rivers like the Clark Fork, Blackfoot, and Rock Creek are all accessible from Missoula and provide diverse fishing experiences for brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout.

  If you have any questions, please reach out to Lilly Knight (lilly.knight@tu.org)