Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited

Bar Flies Monthly Meeting
2026-05-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Howard’s Tavern, 98 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229, United States
The group meets the fourth Monday of each month (unless specified) at 7:00 pm at Howard’s Tavern, 98 Center Ave, West View, PA 15229. Some folks show up around 6 pm to get some extra time behind the vise. All are welcome and be assured it is a relaxed, low-key environment to learn and exchange fishing and tying stories. Let’s get those boxes ready for the season!
You can park in the lot, and Howard’s has a handicap ramp and entrance into the dining room on the side of the building. Drinks and a menu are available.
Website: www.howardstavern.com
For beginner tiers, or anyone else:
We’ll be doing a various demo ties, so come learn a few tricks and tips! We’ll have materials ready to go. Bring your equipment, and if you don’t have any – no problem. We’ll have some spare tools you can try out.

For the advanced tiers:
Open tying – bring whatever you want to tie up and your equipment.

NOTE: Good idea to bring your lamp or some sort of lighting and an extension cord.

See ya there!

PWWTU Chapter Meeting
2026-05-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley, PA, 15243, United States
Chapter meetings occur September-May on the second Monday of the month. Meeting are currently held at Christ Church at Grove Farm near the Mt. Nebo exit of I-79. Meetings start at 7 pm and generally finish by 8:30 pm.

Cabin Fever 2026
2026-02-22 09:00 - 16:00 | PA
Cabin Fever 2025
Sunday, February 22rd from 9am – 4pm
Hilton DoubleTree Cranberry  910 Sheraton Dr, Mars, PA 16046
Tickets for Cabin Fever can be purchased at the door! $15 for Adults, $10 for Students, Kids under 10 get in free.
We are excited to offer Southwest PA an amazing Fly Fishing Experience! This is the 25th Annual Cabin Fever Expo, sponsored and run by the Penn’s Woods West Chapter of Trout Unlimited. We have built out an amazing agenda and added top vendors to give you access to materials, equipment and gear. This year we will have a focus on Fly Tying with tying demonstrations, top tyers showing you their tricks and you can visit tyers row to up your own game. Come meet top conservation partners who can teach you how you can make a difference to our rivers by making small changes right in your own backyard.

PWWTU Chapter Meeting - Dec 8
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley, PA, 15243, United States
This month’s meeting will be a fly-a-thon to support our annual fly sale. So bring your vice and come join us. 7:00 pm at the Barn at Christ Church at Grove Farm.

Final Event of the Year: Trout or Steelhead
2025-11-22 | PA
Women and Diversity Event
This will require proper gear including cold weather clothing, waders, boots and a staff. Trout Stamp and License required. Erie permit may be required if we go looking for Steelhead.
Difficultly Level: Difficult
Registration: Registration is via an Eventbrite link provided by email approximately 2 weeks prior to the date for all day trips. Weekend events are usually opened for registration at least a month prior. The email contains details regarding the final location as well as any contingencies or back-up options. Registration is free but all attendees must register. Final confirmation of a location is sent to all registered participants Thursday evening prior to the event. This allows us to make any final adjustments due to weather or water conditions. We will also schedule a Thursday evening webinar to introduce ourselves before the easy and beginner events. This allows us to meet newcomers “virtually” before the event.
Difficulty Level: The difficulty levels listed below are based on the location and nature of the activity required including equipment needed, cold weather, wading difficulty, the need to walk into a stream and so forth.

Beginner: These events require no equipment and are designed to help people completely new to flyfishing learn the basics. You should expect to get wet during these events even though you do not need waders or boots.
Easy: These events are held in a location where wading is either minimal or easy. Waders and boots may be needed for these events when fishing for trout.
Moderate: These events require some equipment and wading or walking will be required. Some experience is recommended.
Difficult/Advanced: These events are either very technical or require the willingness to hike or wade in difficult conditions. They will require appropriate gear and preparation. Examples include wading in very cold, slippery conditions during Steelheading or delicate, accurate casting on small, remote streams .Experience with the conditions described is required as well as all equipment.

Fall Fishing for Wild Trout (RESCHEDULED)
2025-10-25 | PA
Women and Diversity Event
Yellow Creek, Bedford County or similar
Waders, Staff, Boots required for this event. License and Trout Stamp required. Location will be dependent upon water conditions.
Difficultly Level: Moderate
Registration: Registration is via an Eventbrite link provided by email approximately 2 weeks prior to the date for all day trips. Weekend events are usually opened for registration at least a month prior. The email contains details regarding the final location as well as any contingencies or back-up options. Registration is free but all attendees must register. Final confirmation of a location is sent to all registered participants Thursday evening prior to the event. This allows us to make any final adjustments due to weather or water conditions. We will also schedule a Thursday evening webinar to introduce ourselves before the easy and beginner events. This allows us to meet newcomers “virtually” before the event.
Difficulty Level: The difficulty levels listed below are based on the location and nature of the activity required including equipment needed, cold weather, wading difficulty, the need to walk into a stream and so forth.

Beginner: These events require no equipment and are designed to help people completely new to flyfishing learn the basics. You should expect to get wet during these events even though you do not need waders or boots.
Easy: These events are held in a location where wading is either minimal or easy. Waders and boots may be needed for these events when fishing for trout.
Moderate: These events require some equipment and wading or walking will be required. Some experience is recommended.
Difficult/Advanced: These events are either very technical or require the willingness to hike or wade in difficult conditions. They will require appropriate gear and preparation. Examples include wading in very cold, slippery conditions during Steelheading or delicate, accurate casting on small, remote streams .Experience with the conditions described is required as well as all equipment.

PWWTU Chapter Meeting
2025-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley, PA, 15243, United States
The October Speaker will be Chad Hough, President of Arrowhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
Chad will be speaking on “Spin Fishing for Wild Brown Trout”
Chad has vast experience in all methods of trout fishing, and will share his best spin fishing techniques.
Christ Church at Grove Farm Pond
246 Duff Road
Sewickley, PA 15243
See you there!

Trout Fishing Fall Road Trip
2025-09-19 08:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | PA
Women and Diversity Event
All equipment is required for this trip. Locations may have no cell service. Everyone will make their own arrangements for accommodations.
Difficultly Level: Moderate to Advanced
Registration: Registration is via an Eventbrite link provided by email approximately 2 weeks prior to the date for all day trips. Weekend events are usually opened for registration at least a month prior. The email contains details regarding the final location as well as any contingencies or back-up options. Registration is free but all attendees must register. Final confirmation of a location is sent to all registered participants Thursday evening prior to the event. This allows us to make any final adjustments due to weather or water conditions. We will also schedule a Thursday evening webinar to introduce ourselves before the easy and beginner events. This allows us to meet newcomers “virtually” before the event.
Difficulty Level: The difficulty levels listed below are based on the location and nature of the activity required including equipment needed, cold weather, wading difficulty, the need to walk into a stream and so forth.

Beginner: These events require no equipment and are designed to help people completely new to flyfishing learn the basics. You should expect to get wet during these events even though you do not need waders or boots.
Easy: These events are held in a location where wading is either minimal or easy. Waders and boots may be needed for these events when fishing for trout.
Moderate: These events require some equipment and wading or walking will be required. Some experience is recommended.
Difficult/Advanced: These events are either very technical or require the willingness to hike or wade in difficult conditions. They will require appropriate gear and preparation. Examples include wading in very cold, slippery conditions during Steelheading or delicate, accurate casting on small, remote streams .Experience with the conditions described is required as well as all equipment.

Stream for Panfish or Bass
2025-08-16 | PA
Women and Diversity Event
Fishing license required. Trout stamp may be required based on lake. Bring your own kayak if you wish to kayak.
Difficultly Level: Moderate
Registration: Registration is via an Eventbrite link provided by email approximately 2 weeks prior to the date for all day trips. Weekend events are usually opened for registration at least a month prior. The email contains details regarding the final location as well as any contingencies or back-up options. Registration is free but all attendees must register. Final confirmation of a location is sent to all registered participants Thursday evening prior to the event. This allows us to make any final adjustments due to weather or water conditions. We will also schedule a Thursday evening webinar to introduce ourselves before the easy and beginner events. This allows us to meet newcomers “virtually” before the event.
Difficulty Level: The difficulty levels listed below are based on the location and nature of the activity required including equipment needed, cold weather, wading difficulty, the need to walk into a stream and so forth.

Beginner: These events require no equipment and are designed to help people completely new to flyfishing learn the basics. You should expect to get wet during these events even though you do not need waders or boots.
Easy: These events are held in a location where wading is either minimal or easy. Waders and boots may be needed for these events when fishing for trout.
Moderate: These events require some equipment and wading or walking will be required. Some experience is recommended.
Difficult/Advanced: These events are either very technical or require the willingness to hike or wade in difficult conditions. They will require appropriate gear and preparation. Examples include wading in very cold, slippery conditions during Steelheading or delicate, accurate casting on small, remote streams .Experience with the conditions described is required as well as all equipment.

Lake for Bass - location TBD
2025-07-19 | PA
Women and Diversity Event
Fishing license required. Trout stamp may be required depending on location. Bring your own kayak if you wish to kayak
Difficultly Level: Easy
Registration: Registration is via an Eventbrite link provided by email approximately 2 weeks prior to the date for all day trips. Weekend events are usually opened for registration at least a month prior. The email contains details regarding the final location as well as any contingencies or back-up options. Registration is free but all attendees must register. Final confirmation of a location is sent to all registered participants Thursday evening prior to the event. This allows us to make any final adjustments due to weather or water conditions. We will also schedule a Thursday evening webinar to introduce ourselves before the easy and beginner events. This allows us to meet newcomers “virtually” before the event.
Difficulty Level: The difficulty levels listed below are based on the location and nature of the activity required including equipment needed, cold weather, wading difficulty, the need to walk into a stream and so forth.

Beginner: These events require no equipment and are designed to help people completely new to flyfishing learn the basics. You should expect to get wet during these events even though you do not need waders or boots.
Easy: These events are held in a location where wading is either minimal or easy. Waders and boots may be needed for these events when fishing for trout.
Moderate: These events require some equipment and wading or walking will be required. Some experience is recommended.
Difficult/Advanced: These events are either very technical or require the willingness to hike or wade in difficult conditions. They will require appropriate gear and preparation. Examples include wading in very cold, slippery conditions during Steelheading or delicate, accurate casting on small, remote streams .Experience with the conditions described is required as well as all equipment.

Intro to Fly Fishing
2025-06-28 | PA
Women and Diversity Event
Fishing license required. Instruction available. Location will be a lake.
Difficultly Level: Beginner
Registration: Registration is via an Eventbrite link provided by email approximately 2 weeks prior to the date for all day trips. Weekend events are usually opened for registration at least a month prior. The email contains details regarding the final location as well as any contingencies or back-up options. Registration is free but all attendees must register. Final confirmation of a location is sent to all registered participants Thursday evening prior to the event. This allows us to make any final adjustments due to weather or water conditions. We will also schedule a Thursday evening webinar to introduce ourselves before the easy and beginner events. This allows us to meet newcomers “virtually” before the event.
Difficulty Level: The difficulty levels listed below are based on the location and nature of the activity required including equipment needed, cold weather, wading difficulty, the need to walk into a stream and so forth.

Beginner: These events require no equipment and are designed to help people completely new to flyfishing learn the basics. You should expect to get wet during these events even though you do not need waders or boots.
Easy: These events are held in a location where wading is either minimal or easy. Waders and boots may be needed for these events when fishing for trout.
Moderate: These events require some equipment and wading or walking will be required. Some experience is recommended.
Difficult/Advanced: These events are either very technical or require the willingness to hike or wade in difficult conditions. They will require appropriate gear and preparation. Examples include wading in very cold, slippery conditions during Steelheading or delicate, accurate casting on small, remote streams .Experience with the conditions described is required as well as all equipment.

Unveil the mystery of Fly Rod building and create a custom made rod
2025-06-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Howard’s Tavern, 98 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229, United States
John Mlakar is well known to the chapter as not only someone with passion for making fly rods, but also with the technical skills and patience for us “novice” rod builders to learn. I have wanted to build a 5 wt. to replace my original and first “Adult” fly rod for some time. If you have a desire to learn the art of building a carbon fiber fly rod, you have an opportunity for direct help in building your first fly rod.
Please reach out to Bryan Mathie at bryanmathie@gmail.com or 708-921-8373 to reserve your place – There is limited space based on equipment but no additional cost other than the rod kit you must purchase. On May 26th and June 23rd from 8-10pm we will be meeting at Howard’s Tavern, where we do Bar Flies to build your first Fly Rod. The address is 98 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
You can build any weight rod you would like. We have discussed with Ron at Hook & Hackle to offer a discount it you let them know you are taking the Penn Wood’s West Rod Building class. Please purchase the rod building kit you wish by calling Ron at 1-800-552-8342 or going to Home – The Hook & Hackle Company and ask for your discount as part of PWWTU rod building class. Choose the guides, the grip type, weight and length as you wish. Please bring the rod kit to the first session on May 26th.

State College Area Weekend
2025-06-06 08:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | PA
Women and Diversity Event
Fishing license and trout stamp required. Everyone will make their own arrangements to stay in the area. We will again include family members and some of us will be camping
Difficultly Level: Friday: Difficult • Saturday: Moderate • Sunday: Easy
Registration: Registration is via an Eventbrite link provided by email approximately 2 weeks prior to the date for all day trips. Weekend events are usually opened for registration at least a month prior. The email contains details regarding the final location as well as any contingencies or back-up options. Registration is free but all attendees must register. Final confirmation of a location is sent to all registered participants Thursday evening prior to the event. This allows us to make any final adjustments due to weather or water conditions. We will also schedule a Thursday evening webinar to introduce ourselves before the easy and beginner events. This allows us to meet newcomers “virtually” before the event.
Difficulty Level: The difficulty levels listed below are based on the location and nature of the activity required including equipment needed, cold weather, wading difficulty, the need to walk into a stream and so forth.

Beginner: These events require no equipment and are designed to help people completely new to flyfishing learn the basics. You should expect to get wet during these events even though you do not need waders or boots.
Easy: These events are held in a location where wading is either minimal or easy. Waders and boots may be needed for these events when fishing for trout.
Moderate: These events require some equipment and wading or walking will be required. Some experience is recommended.
Difficult/Advanced: These events are either very technical or require the willingness to hike or wade in difficult conditions. They will require appropriate gear and preparation. Examples include wading in very cold, slippery conditions during Steelheading or delicate, accurate casting on small, remote streams .Experience with the conditions described is required as well as all equipment.
