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 May 7
Please join us for our CWA Zoom virtual meetup on May 7, 2020 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm featuring "Fly Tying & Tactics: Snakehead & Trout Fishing" presented by Bryan Donoway. CWA hosts local Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide, Bryan Donoway, from Flys In Disguise as he ties some of his favorite euro nymph trout and snakehead patterns. He will also be talking tactics and techniques to find and catch these fish.
CWA Announcement: 2019 Fly Fishing Film Tour Special Rental to benefit Trout Unlimited
The Fly Fishing Film Tour is combining forces with Trout Unlimited to release a special edition of the 2019 F3T for one week starting NOW!
Spring Connection Meetup
Let’s get together! Let’s stay connected! CWA Members – please join us for our Spring Connection Zoom Virtual Meetup
Hello Chesapeake Women Anglers!
This is an excellent time to reach out to members of our very special Chesapeake Women Anglers fly fishing community to say Hi. Unfortunately, our 2020 CWA Fly Fishing Season [...]
CWA Spring Kick-Off Meeting at Catoctin Nature Center 4 April 2020 Cancelled
Don't take your fly rod and reel out of the case just yet. Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation has informed us that it has cancelled all events, reservations, [...]