Upcoming Classes for 2026
Intermediate Fly Fishing Weekend
May 15th,16th,17th 2026
Tall Timber Lodge, Pittsburg, NH
Class registration Fee: $360 (includes lodging, meals, instruction)
Registration for this event is full. To be added to the waitlist, email nhbow@wildlife.nh.gov
Ready to take your fly fishing skills to the next level?
Join us this May for an Intermediate Fly Fishing Weekend designed for anglers who have mastered the basics and are ready to refine their technique. Learn advanced casting strategies, explore new waters, and gain confidence with expert guidance—all in a supportive, hands-on environment.
The goal of this course is to help attendees move towards their independence as fly anglers. Some of the topics that will be covered throughout the weekend are the finer points of casting – accuracy, timing, shooting line; reading the water and picking a proper fly and knowing how to cast it; what to do when you catch a fish – playing and releasing; and ethics. The focus of the weekend will be river fishing, with the opportunity to fish the lake as well.
The weekend is hosted at the legendary Tall Timber Lodge in Pittsburg, NH. The lodge has been in operation since 1946 providing rentals to those seeking adventure in the heart of northern New Hampshire. The lodge is surrounded by the Connecticut Lakes, which are the headwaters of the Connecticut River.
Event Details
- The event fee includes – two nights of lodging in a shared Tall Timber “lodge” room, two dinners at the Rainbow Grille and Tavern (meal includes soup or salad, entree, and dessert), two breakfasts, two lunches, and expert instruction.
- For this event we do require you have a valid NH fishing license and own fly fishing equipment and gear.
- Participants will also be required to make the short drive in their own vehicles to the river, or carpool with other participants as decided by yourselves.
- This is a rain or shine event. We cannot guarantee the river conditions, but the instruction team will provide the instruction that weather conditions allow.
Find out if this event is right for you by completing this short quiz. If you have any questions, please reach out to the program coordinator at madeline.a.zukowski@wildlife.nh.gov or call 603-271-3206.
Past Beyond BOW Workshops
Intermediate Fly-fishing Workshop – May 20, 2023
We are excited to bring back our bi-annual fly-fishing course and offer it this year at New England Upland in Hillsborough, NH. Rods and all gear will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own. This is an intermediate level class that will expand on basic fly-fishing techniques, participants should have some prior basic fly-fishing experience or instruction. Participants will have the opportunity to fish a private trout stocked pond. The registration fee covers all equipment and instruction, but participants should bring their own lunch. If you are interested in taking home your catch there will be a small additional fee. Class registration Fee: $85.00. Registration is full!
Deep Sea Fishing Charter – June 6, 2023
NH BOW is offering an off-shore, deep-sea fishing charter experience aboard the Yellow Bird (Hampton, NH) on Tuesday, June 6th. The Yellow Bird is a 60ft vessel which can accommodate 25 passengers fishing. We will have BOW instructors there to teach about Fish ID and ecology on the ride out before the hands-on fishing begins! Please note: this program will be on board a boat for 8 hours. It is recommended that if you are prone to sea-sickness or motion sickness that you take the proper precautions (acupressure bands, anti-nausea medication etc.). Registration fee includes trip fee, rod rental, instruction and gratuity for the crew. Participants must bring their own lunch. For more info on the Yellow Bird visit: https://yellowbirdfishing.com/ Registration is Full! Fee: $130.00
Intermediate Fly-fishing Workshop – May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025 | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
New England Upland Shooting Preserve
Class registration Fee: $85.00
We are excited to bring back our Intermediate Beyond BOW Fly Fishing Course and offer it this year at New England Upland in Hillsborough, NH. Students should have a fundamental knowledge and skill set with basic knots, gear & assembly, casting and fly categories. This Intermediate level class will build on your existing skills and will expand on casting and techniques, fly selection, reading water bodies, using waders and float tubes etc. Participants must bring their own fly rod set-up. If you do not have a fly rod set-up, email madeline.a.zukowski@wildlife.nh.gov to request one to borrow for the workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to fish a private trout stocked pond. The registration fee covers all instruction and additional gear, but participants must bring their own lunch. If you are interested in taking home your catch, there will be a small additional fee.