The Chesapeake Women Anglers (CWA) is a women’s fly fishing club with members residing in and around the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area including MD, VA, DC and beyond.
We share skills by teaching each other while on the water and in the classroom and by writing articles for our quarterly newsletter. We meet monthly to fish on local waters in the mid-Atlantic/Chesapeake Bay area and by way of our destination trips explore more distant waters together (see CWA Calendar).
We partner with environmental groups to improve our waters, take part in community events, and socialize at our annual events.
Become a member so you can learn about the great places we fish, share the camaraderie and create your own stories. Membership is open to adult persons age 18 and over. We hope to see you on the water!
Upcoming Events
This CWA event has been canceled. Great warm water fly fishing for all in the Monocacy River at Devilbiss Bridge Rd just north east of Frederick. Bass and other pan fish including Sunfish and Bluegill. Maryland fishing license required. For insurance purposes, all non-members must register as a CWA member-for-a-day at this event- fee is $10. Trip Leader: Kathy Harding Please submit the form to register. Pay $10 via Paypal to become a Member-for-a-Day and register. This CWA event has been canceled. Members meet at 2460 Western Shores Blvd, Port Republic, MD at the gated parking area at 10:00 am. Bring your Kayaks and saltwater fishing gear for a day of fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Pack a lunch! Maryland Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing License required, information: http://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing/licenses-fees/. For insurance purposes, all non-members must register as a CWA member-for-a-day at this event- fee is $10. Host/Trip Leader: Margaret Thompson. Please register in advance. Please submit the form to register. Pay $10 via Paypal to become a Member-for-a-Day and register. Details TBD. Fishing on Penns or Spring Creek and other local waters. Pennsylvania fishing and trout licenses required. Our experienced member will guide on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. Fish on your own Sunday. Overnight lodging options TBD. For insurance purposes, all non-members must register as a CWA member-for-a-day at this event- fee is $10. Trip Leader: Brenda Foster. Please submit the form to register. Pay $10 via Paypal to become a Member-for-a-Day and register. 12 noon to sunset. CWA general meeting and fishing day. Fishing on the Monocacy River for smallmouth bass and bluegill. All fishing levels. Maryland license required to fish. For insurance purposes, all non-members must register as a CWA member-for-a-day at this event- fee is $10. For questions contact Carol Stevenson: pres@chesapeakewomenanglers.org Please submit the form to register. Pay $10 via Paypal to become a Member-for-a-Day and register.Members
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CWA News
CWA Zoom Meetup June 23
CWA Zoom Meetup June 6
CWA Zoom Meetup May 28
CWA Zoom Meetup May 23
CWA Zoom Meetup May 14
Please join us for our CWA Zoom virtual meetup on May 14, 2020 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm featuring "Chasing Chrome: Intro to Steelhead Fishing" presented by Rachel Dagovitz. Rachel will provide an introduction to steelhead fishing and discuss what she is learning about fishing for steelhead in the region.