Cornell Cooperative Extension

Oswego County
2026 Youth Fly Fishing

Youth can learn the basics of fly fishing and try it out in this 2 day workshop!

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​2026 Youth Fly Fishing Program

  • Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Youth Fly Fishing Program is a series of two classes that will provide youth with the basic skills and understanding of fly fishing. The classes will begin with an introduction to the sport along with salmon and trout natural history lessons. Youth will learn how to assemble and cast a fly rod, tell the difference between wet and dry flies along with insect identification, and how to tie simple flies. The series includes at least two fishing excursions in Oswego County.

The program kicks off at 9 a.m. in the Cooperative Extension office in Mexico on Saturday, May 2nd and will be in session until 3 p.m. The second session will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, also from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salmon River Fish Hatchery in Altmar. A fishing rain date is Saturday, May 9th.

The 2026 Youth Fly Fishing Program is open to youth 12 years of age and older. Because this program is based on the philosophy, “Learn by Doing”, space is limited for this program. The maximum number of youth that will be accepted into the program is eight (8).

Youth Fly Fishing Program is a collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H and Trout Unlimited Chapter 589.

All gear, and supplies necessary for the fishing course will be provided.

Fee

$30.00

Register

http://reg.cce.cornell.edu/youthflyfish26_235

Contact

Linda Brosch
4-H Team Coordinator
lcr23@cornell.edu
315-963-7286 ext.400

Location

CCE Oswego Education Center
3288 Main Street
Mexico, New York 13114

Last updated March 16, 2026

Why 4-H?

The purpose of 4-H is twofold:

  1. To provide youth with fun hands-on educational experiences that will help them develop life skills such as confidence, leadership, cooperation, and responsibility.
  2. To provide interested parents and other adults with the opportunity to grow through working with youth.

Is 4-H for me?

Youth and adults alike will:

  • Have a good time through learning in new, enjoyable ways.
  • Make friends, belong to a group, give & receive acceptance and recognition.
  • Build self-confidence
  • Develop a desire to learn
  • Gain decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership skills
  • Become more interested in their community and the people in it
  • Get more experience in relating to and working with their family, their peers, and people of different ages
  • Learn, make, or do things that are appealing and meaningful
 

About 4-H

4-H is the largest youth organization in the world! In 4-H, you can have fun with your friends as you discover:

  • Animal Science
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Clothing & Textiles
  • Conservation & Nature
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Leadership
  • Plants & Gardening
  • Public Speaking
  • Science & Technology
  • PLUS LOTS MORE!

4-H Clubs are located throughout Oswego County. If you or your child are interested in joining 4-H please contact our office at 315-963-7286 or complete the form at https://thatscooperativeextension.org/4-h-youth/join-4-h

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