Fly fishing in 2025 is buzzing, and if you’ve been out lately or just lingering at the tying bench, you can probably feel it too. First up, the American Sportfishing Association says fly fishing participation is up 14 percent over five years. It’s not just the old guard haunting the river anymore – you’ll see younger folks trying for their first trout, more women and even families headed out together, rods in hand. Shops are selling out of starter kits, and guides in places like Montana and the Smokies are booking earlier than ever. If there was ever a moment to get your line wet or bring a buddy, now’s the time.

In Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, the recent Mossy Creek Fly Fishing forecast confirms we’re in the dog days of summer – but don’t let that keep you inside. The weather’s cooled down with highs in the 70s and chilly nights, but water levels are low thanks to a dry spell. That means mountain brookies are extra spooky, so it’s time to drop down to smaller flies and longer leaders. On spring creeks, tricos are thick in the mornings, and there’s even a hex hatch at dusk, so plan for those magic last thirty minutes before dark. Topwater bass is still hot on the South Fork, but if you’re tossing hoppers, go big or go home this week – the grasshoppers are monsters right now, so don’t skimp on size.

Regulation changes have been the talk out west and on the coast. The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife just updated its bag limits for wild coho salmon – only one adult wild coho per day, three for the season in certain rivers. That’s some of the tightest coho rules yet, so double-check before you hit the water. Meanwhile, in Washington, new state rules mean a recreational fishing license jumped in price by 38 percent as of July 1, 2025. Plus, a small surcharge now applies to online buys, so everyone’s grumbling but still lining up for fall salmon and steelhead.

If you follow competitive fly fishing, the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team is set to make waves at the 2025 World Youth Championship. These young guns are not just out there “learning the ropes” – they’re beating experienced anglers in comps coast to coast and bringing home medals. Regional clinics are happening all summer, and the crew is doubling down on conservation as part of their mission, reminding the rest of us to leave a fishable river for the next generation.

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