Allied Organizations

Fly fishing is a large community with many organizations devoted to advancing the sport for a variety of member demographics and purposes. These include (in no particular order):

California Trout: They focus on restoring resilient wild fish populations and healthy waters through science, policy, and restoration (e.g., the Klamath River dam removal).
Trout Unlimited: Trout Unlimited brings people together across the country to be champions for their rivers and help make our water cleaner, our communities healthier and our fisheries stronger.
Fly Fishers International (NCFFI and FFI): The Northern California Council of FFI has a monthly newsletter you can read here. FFI has a wealth of fly fishing and casting education resources on their website. There is an upcoming FlyFest in Redding California September 24-26, 2026. Check it out and save the date.
Project Healing Waters: Project Healing Waters is a national non-profit dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active-duty military personnel and veterans through fly fishing, fly tying, and educational outings. Our club contact is Chris Saito.
American Casting Association: The American Casting Association (ACA) is the official governing body for competitive casting in the United States, responsible for maintaining national tournament standards, certifying records, and promoting the sport through member clubs. Our club contact is Alice Gilibert.
The Mayfly Project: is a national non-profit that mentors children in foster care through fly fishing, providing them with the gear and skills needed to build self-esteem and a connection to the outdoors.
Casting for Recovery: is a non-profit organization that provides free fly fishing retreats for women with breast cancer, utilizing the sport to offer physical therapy, emotional support, and a connection to a community of survivors.
California Sportfishing Protection Alliance: (CSPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring California's fisheries and their aquatic habitats through aggressive legal advocacy, environmental policy reform, and the enforcement of clean water laws.
Delta Fly Fishers: is a non-profit organization based in Stockton, California, dedicated to the conservation of the California Delta's unique ecosystem and the promotion of fly fishing through education, community outings, and habitat restoration.

Greater San Francisco Bay Area Fly Fishing Clubs

The Greater San Francisco Bay Area has a rich fly fishing history and hosts several active, welcoming clubs. Whether you are looking for world-class casting ponds, local "fish-outs," or fly-tying clinics, there is a club covering nearly every corner of the region.

Here is a list of prominent fly fishing clubs throughout the Bay Area, organized by region, along with their official websites. Many of our club members are also members of these other bay area clubs.

San Francisco & The Peninsula

Golden West Women Flyfishers (GWWF)

Location: San Francisco / Greater Bay Area
Website: gwwf.org
Features: One of the oldest established women's fly fishing clubs in the country, promoting education, conservation, and community for women anglers.

Peninsula Fly Fishers (PFF)

Location: Redwood City
Website: peninsulaflyfishers.org
Features: Serving the Peninsula, this club focuses on multi-species angling, active community education, and local conservation initiatives.

East Bay

Diablo Valley Fly Fishing Club (DVFF)

Location: Walnut Creek
Website: dvff.clubexpress.com
Features: A very active club in the East Bay hosting regular guest speakers, skills clinics, and an extensive calendar of freshwater and saltwater outings.

Oakland Casting Club / San Francisco Bay Area Fly Fishing Club

Location: Oakland (McCrea Memorial Park)
Website: bayareaflyfishers.org / oaklandcastingclub.org
Features: Home base is the Leona Casting Pools in Oakland, specializing in fly casting, traditional Spey casting, and technical rigging.

Grizzly Peak Fly Fishers (GPFF)

Location: El Cerrito / Kensington / Berkeley area
Website: grizzlypeakflyfishers.org
Features: A community-focused club offering monthly presentations, fly-tying roundtables, and regular group outings across Northern California waters.

Tri-Valley Fly Fishers (TVFF)

Location: Livermore
Website: tri-valleyflyfishers.org
Features: Serving the tri-valley area (Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin), this club has strong conservation programs and coordinates various regional fishing trips.

South Bay & South Coast

San Jose Flycasters

Location: San Jose
Website: flycasters.org
Features: A large, diverse, and exceptionally active club maintaining its own casting ponds. They host free beginner casting classes, rod-building workshops, and excellent youth education programs.

Santa Cruz Fly Fishing Club

Location: Santa Cruz / Aptos
Website: santacruzflyfishing.org
Features: Over 200 members focused on coastal stream conservation, steelhead, surf fly fishing, and local high school environmental scholarships.

North Bay

Russian River Fly Fishers (RRFF)

Location: Santa Rosa
Website: rrflyfisher.org
Features: Just north of the immediate Bay Area in Sonoma County, this historic club focuses heavily on the Russian River watershed, shad, steelhead, and local casting clinics.

Tip for Beginners: Many of these clubs host free monthly general meetings or public casting clinics where non-members are completely welcome to show up, meet people, and test out gear before joining.

Questions? Please direct your inquiries to the appropriate mail box:

General Information:
admin@ggacc.org

Membership:
membership@ggacc.org

Volunteering:
volunteer@ggacc.org

Rondy Program:
rondy@ggacc.org

Events:
admin@ggacc.org

Learn To Fly Fish Program:
ltff@ggacc.org

Our Mailing Address: Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club · P.O. Box 591476 · San Francisco, CA 94159

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