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. 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. Please join us for our CWA Zoom virtual meetup on August 24, 2020 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM featuring Trout Fishing in Western North Carolina CWA hosts fly fishing guide Debbie Gillespie of Davidson River Outfitters in Pisgah Forest, NC. Debbie is in her 5th year guiding for Davidson River Outfitters where she offers wade and float trips for trout, as well as float trips for smallmouth bass and musky. She will present on some of western NC’s more well-known trout streams. Please sign up for this Meetup no later than 24 hours prior to the event: Monday, August 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM using the form below. We hope you can join us! PLEASE REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS How can you participate in CWA Zoom Meetups? (Note, if you do not have the Zoom application on your device, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you join your first Zoom event. It’s super easy. You can participate via phone, laptop, computer or tablet. The prompts say “save file.” Then just follow the prompts. No need to enter a separate password. Once that’s completed, you click on “join meeting.” You will be put in the “waiting room” until the host lets you in when the meeting starts. Make sure your mic and video are clicked on so everyone can see and hear you. We will be allowing video connection so that members can interact during the session. Or, there will be a dial-in option for audio-only participation.) Consider downloading Zoom prior to the meeting at this link, https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting. Information and tutorials are located at this link, https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us. Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing platform that can be used for video conferencing meetings, audio conferencing, webinars, meeting recordings, and live chat. 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 Zoom Meetup
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CWA News
CWA Fishing Trip to the Monocacy River, Thurmont, MD
Kathy Harding and Norma Kawecki, two of our experts on the Monocacy River, will be fishing there in the evening on 23 July.
CWA Zoom Meetup August 24
CWA hosts fly fishing guide Debbie Gillespie of Davidson River Outfitters in Pisgah Forest, NC. Debbie is in her 5th year guiding for Davidson River Outfitters where she offers wade and float trips for trout, as well as float trips for smallmouth bass and musky. She will present on some of western NC's more well-known trout streams.
