Eastern fly-fishers have access to some of the best year-round trout fisheries in the country. (Shutterstock photo)
January 09, 2026
By Philip Monahan
Winter fly-fishing is not for everyone, but it’s a great way to beat cabin fever and connect with the rivers and fish you enjoy during the warmer months. Perhaps best of all, you’ll often have the river to yourself, finding real solitude that’s all too rare at a time of year when you’re stuck inside the house with family members. As long as you dress for the conditions and take all necessary safety precautions—including letting someone know where you’ll be and when you should be home—wintertime on a tailwater or freestone can make the long months between fall streamers and spring dry
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