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​​Winston-Salem, NC Blue Ridge Chapter of Trout Unlimited​

We're dedicated to conserve, protect and restore trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds.
We hope you'll spend some time exploring our site for useful information and links!

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Join Trout Unlimited Today by clicking the button below and support conservation of cold water fisheries.
​Be sure to reference our chapter:
​ "072 - Blue Ridge"

Fly Tying Classes
Wednesdays at 9am until 12pm AND 6pm - 8pm
Location: South Fork Community Center, 4401 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem

At 9am on Wednesdays Project Healing Waters will host fly tying classes and at 6pm on Wednesday evenings Blue Ridge Trout Unlimited will host classes. The classes are free and all are welcome - from beginners to advanced. No need to sign up, just come join us. If you have specific questions about the evening classes, you can contact, Rusty Berrier [email protected].​
Chapter Meeting
Program: Joe Mickey
Date: October 15, 2024
Location: Little Richard's BBQ,
​                 109 South Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC

Join us for our October Chapter meeting featuring Joe Mickey. He will present a program on fishing in Quetico Provincial Park, Ontartio, Canada. This is a fishery he has visited multiple times.
Joe received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Gardner-Webb College (1971). Before retirement in 2006, Joe was employed for 34 years with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Joe is a founding board member of the Yadkin River Trail Association, Mitchell River Collation, Foothills Nature Science Society, Elkin Valley Trails Association and Watershed Now of Elkin. 
Chapter Meeting
Program: Richard Griggs
Date: October 19, 2024
Location: Little Richard's BBQ,
​                 109 South Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC

Richard Giggs, owner of Carolina Mountain Sports is a great friend of the Chapter. He will present a program on the sport of fly fishing. Expect he will have updated information about the status of fisheries in WNC.

​IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

NCWRC has announced delayed harvest stocking has been indefinitely delayed.

There is a lot of help western NC needs right now, if you can donate time, money, or resources anything would be appreciated.

Here are some places you can support:
   Samaritan's Purse
   Support Lansing, NC Gathering Place
   Other ways to support.
Chapter Holiday Social
Date: October 15, 2024
Location: Fiddlin' Fish,
​                 772 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC
Time: 4pm - 7pm

Our annual Holiday Social and Chili Cook-off. This has become a favorite Chapter Event. You are welcome whether you bring chili or not. There will be a prize for the best chili. 

Armstrong Hatchery north of Marion, NC

Below are pictures of the Armstrong Hatchery north of Marion, NC. As a result of Hurricane Helene the hatchery has virtually been destroyed. This is an example of how our fisheries western NC will be effected by this terrible storm.

Purple Paint Law

Have you started seeing purple paint on tress or fence posts? It is a result of the NC Purple Paint Law, read more here.

We thank these companies for their continued support of Blue Ridge Trout Unlimited

Sponsors who generously contribute to our conservation efforts!
​Please, click on logos to visit their sites

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Orvis Retail Store located at 627 Friendly Center Road, Greensboro, NC.

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Mitchell River Restoration Projects
​New list and action plans are available at the link above for ongoing projects this year.

PHWW Winston-Salem Chapter announces award winners!

Jerry Franks was named the NC Regions Participant of the Year. Jerry is a very active member of the Winston-Salem Chapter and dedicated to the Chapter.

Tim Moore from the Winston-Salem Chapter was named Volunteer of the Year for the NC Regions. Tim works tirelessly creating a second to none fly tying class schedule and education opportunities.

Please CLICK HERE to view the calendar of upcoming events!