Montana Trout Unlimited

Montana Trout Unlimited

We continue our ongoing support for our partners at Montana TU and their Youth conservation camp program, held annually at Georgetown Lake. 20 children ages 11-14 attend and learn about fly fishing and conservation. MTU is also operating three single day clinics, including one at St Labre Indian School near Billings that is intended to increase outreach to the native community. Each year at Georgetown Lake, 2-3 slots are held open for kids from Missoula Youth Homes to be able to participate. Youth Camp attendees receive hands-on education in fly casting, fly tying, and fishing technique, while also learning the importance of healthy trout habitat and good stewardship. Through interactive visits to on-the-water restoration projects and field education in aquatic ecology and hydrology, attendees not only receive an introduction to the sport of fly fishing but also a solid foundation in freshwater ecology, angling ethics, and exposure to careers in conservation.