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Croton Watershed TU

Welcome to the Croton Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited! Join our community of anglers and conservationists exploring the region’s waters.

Volunteers Needed For TIC Trout Releases!

Release season is one of the most rewarding times to get involved. Seeing kids release trout they’ve raised is something special. Volunteers are needed to assist at upcoming school releases.

Register here: Trout in the Classroom: 2026 Trout Releases

Volunteer and be entered in the sweepstakes!!!

Chapter Fishing Day!!!

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Date: May 2, 2026

Time: 8:30

Place: Ward Pound Ridge

Cost: Free!

Spend a day on the water with an experienced club member who will serve as your fly fishing mentor. This event is designed to give participants hands-on guidance in a relaxed setting, with help on reading the water, selecting flies, casting, presentation, and general stream strategy. Whether you are new to fly fishing or looking to build confidence and improve your skills, this is a great opportunity to learn directly from a seasoned angler while enjoying a day on the river.

To Register: Click Here

For more information: Richard.Scordato@gmail.com

 

Upcoming Events

  • Fly Tying Night
    Fly Tying Night
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 08
    Pleasantville
    Join us at Emanuel Lutheran Room A from 6:30 - 8:30 for a night of Fly Tying. Bring your vice and supplies and tie a favorite or come and watch and learn.
  • Fly Fishing Class (SOLD OUT)
    Fly Fishing Class (SOLD OUT)
    Multiple Dates
    4 days to the event
    Sat, Apr 11
    Pound Ridge
    Did you ever want to learn how to fly fish? Have you not fished recently and need some help restarting? Now is your chance.
  • Got Euro?  Learn proper Euro Nymph set up
    Got Euro?  Learn proper Euro Nymph set up
    5 days to the event
    Sun, Apr 12
    "The Bathtub Pool", Sodom Road, Brewster
    New to Euro Nymphing or curious about the technique? Wondering if your Euro Nymph setup is correct? Join our resident expert Mike McGovern for a review of the proper Euro Nymph Rod and leader setup followed by an "in river" demonstration (weather/conditions permitting).
  • CWCTU April Monthly Gathering: Capt Danny Gladstone on Saltwater fishing for non-fly fishers
    CWCTU April Monthly Gathering: Capt Danny Gladstone on Saltwater fishing for non-fly fishers
    9 days to the event
    Thu, Apr 16
    Emanuel Lutheran Church
    Join us as Captain Danny Gladstone of Fins Up Charters, Port Chester, NY gives an overview of salt water fishing.
  • Fly Fishing Class (SOLD OUT)
    Fly Fishing Class (SOLD OUT)
    Multiple Dates
    11 days to the event
    Sat, Apr 18
    Pound Ridge
    Did you ever want to learn how to fly fish? Have you not fished recently and need some help restarting? Now is your chance.
  • Fly Fishing Class (SOLD OUT)
    Fly Fishing Class (SOLD OUT)
    Multiple Dates
    18 days to the event
    Sat, Apr 25
    Pound Ridge
    Did you ever want to learn how to fly fish? Have you not fished recently and need some help restarting? Now is your chance.
  • Fly Fishing With an Experienced Club Member
    Fly Fishing With an Experienced Club Member
    25 days to the event
    Sat, May 02
    Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
    Join a club member for a mentored day of fly fishing on the water. Participants will receive hands-on instruction and practical guidance on casting, fly selection, reading the water, and overall stream technique.
  • Fly Tying Night
    Fly Tying Night
    Multiple Dates
    36 days to the event
    Wed, May 13
    Pleasantville
    Join us at Emanuel Lutheran Room A from 6:30 - 8:30 for a night of Fly Tying. Bring your vice and supplies and tie a favorite or come and watch and learn.
  • Connetquot River State Park and Preserve
    Connetquot River State Park and Preserve
    37 days to the event
    Thu, May 14
    Islip Terrace
    A perennial chapter favorite! We’ve rented the entire river for the day so bring a lunch and enjoy a day of fishing with fellow chapter members and friends on these fabled waters. This is a great river for beginners and those looking for easy access. Cost is $65 per person.
  • CWCTU May Monthly Gathering: Gerald Berrafati on Big Apple Brook Trout
    CWCTU May Monthly Gathering: Gerald Berrafati on Big Apple Brook Trout
    44 days to the event
    Thu, May 21
    Emanuel Lutheran Church
    Join us as Gerald Berrafati of the Mianus TU Chapter gives us an over view of the eDNA sampling results that many of our chapter members assisted in collecting. Big Apple Brook Trout - Finding Brook Trout in our Backyards will show some of the surprising areas trout were found in the NYC area.

Gatherings

We host in-person and Zoom meetings at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasantville, NY, covering fly fishing techniques, travel, and fly tying. Featuring top experts and local anglers, our meetings are open to all—no membership or registration required! 

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Programs

Fly fishing offers endless learning opportunities as well as a chance to participate in classes and conservation activities. 

Trout In The Classroom

Trout in the Classroom (TIC) teaches students about trout and their habitat by raising them from eggs in school aquariums. Started by Joan Stoliar and the Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, CWCTU has long supported local schools and assists with spring trout releases. Click below to learn more or volunteer!

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Trips

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, enjoy the camaraderie while refining your skills, learning more about our local waters, and connecting with nature. 

Chapter Closet Merch

Looking for deals on Fly Fishing Gear and accessories?  We are cleaning out our storage closet and have a variety of new and used items available.  With notice arrangements can be made to inspect items at one of our Fly Tying nights or Monthly gatherings.  Contact George Lasota (glasota@hotmail.com) for item information.  All proceeds go directly to our CWCTU chapter. Delivery is via meetup in the Mt Kisco area, all sales final.

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Copyright © 2026 Croton Watershed Trout Unlimited Chapter

The Croton Watershed Chapter is an active chapter in good standing within Trout Unlimited, a 501(c)(3) entity.  As such, we fall under their group exemption.

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