A lot’s happening in the fly fishing world right now, so let’s jump straight to the good stuff. First up, folks out west are keeping a close eye on weather and water in the Eastern Sierra. According to Golden Trout Guiding Co., January was super dry and they’re basically praying for snow to keep those rivers in shape for trout season. But spirits are high—spring clinics on the Owens River are coming up April 12th and 13th, with the summer trout opener landing April 26th. If chasing golden trout or float tubing in high lakes sounds like your jam, now's the time to start lining up your summer adventure, especially since these trips are expected to fill up quick. Beginners, don’t be shy: these clinics are all about getting everyone comfortable on the water and making some new fishy friends along the way.

If you’re up in Michigan, heads-up—there are a pile of new sportfishing regulations kicking in for the 2025 season as of April 1. The state’s Department of Natural Resources says some steelhead streams no longer require a 20-inch minimum size, but there are new single-pointed hook restrictions and spearing bans near popular ports like Grand Haven and Muskegon. Musky fans, take note: on Thornapple Lake and Lake Hudson, you’re looking at a new 50-inch minimum on muskellunge, all in the name of building up Great Lakes-strain broodstock. Before hitting your favorite Michigan water, make sure to comb through the new rules so you don’t get caught off-guard.

And for those who love rooting for Team USA, the American fly fishing squad is over in the Czech Republic right now, competing at the 2025 World Fly Fishing Championships. Jack Arnot, Michael Bradley, Cody Burgdorff, Mike Komara, and Devin Olsen are representing the red, white, and blue, casting against top anglers from around the globe. Over five days, they’ll test their skills on some of Europe’s trickiest rivers and lakes. Whether you’re a comp-junkie or just like to hear about the local kids doing good on the world stage, you’ve got to give these guys some love—no pressure, lads, but we’re pulling for you to bring home the gold.

One last thing before we wrap: the 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is rolling across the country through summer. Screenings in spots like Copperas Cove, Texas; Marcellus, New York; and up in Pray, Montana, are all on the schedule. If you need inspiration or just want to watch big adventure flicks with other obsessed anglers, check out the tour stops and grab some tickets nearby.

Thanks for tuning in today—whether you’re tying up flies at the vise or sneaking out for a few evening casts, hope this got you fired up. Come back next week for more stories from the water. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.

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