Education
Conservation
Community
Upcoming Events
MARCH 28, 2026
The monthly meeting of the Payson Fly Club occurs the last Saturday of each month at Tiny’s Family Restaurant in Payson. The official start time is 9 AM, but arrive at 8 AM to order breakfast and have time to fellowship.
No meeting in July or December.
This month’s guest speaker is Nick Vigliotte from Town of Payson Water Department, presenting “Water Quality & Algae Management at Green Valley Lakes.”
EVERY TUESDAY
Lie and Tie is a weekly forum of fly tiers of all skill levels who come together to tie flies and tell tall fishing tales . Our goals are to have fun, improve our skills and assist others who are newer to fly tying. Additionally, we support the club’s “Focus” goals in Education and Community by tying flies that will be used by students in the After School Fly Fishing Program at Julia Randall Elementary School, the Parks & Rec Dept. Adult Fly Fishing Class and for the Veterans who come to Payson to Fish in Green Valley Park’s three lakes.
Lie & Tie meets every Tuesday at Tiny’s Family Restaurant in Payson. Time: 12 Noon.
APRIL 11, 2026
ADULT FLY-FISHING CLASS, taught by John Green and Payson Fly Casters, teaches the basics of fly fishing such as casting a fly rod, selecting flies, knot tying and proper techniques for netting and releasing trout and other fish species common to Rim Country.
9am – 3:30pm at Green Valley Park, Ramada #4.
Fly rods and all materials for the class are provided by the Payson Fly Casters.
Pre-Register with Payson Parks and Recreation Department.
APRIL 22, 2026
Members of the fly-fishing group, Arizona Veterans Fly Fishing, will be coming to Payson’s Green Valley Park to fish. Members of PFC provide fellowship, fun and fly-fishing assistance to the veterans.
The fun starts at approximately 8AM at Ramada 4, with coffee, donuts and fellowship. The veterans and PFC members fish together for a few hours then return to the ramada for lunch and more fellowship.
MAY 3, 2026
For a day of outdoor excitement attend the family friendly Payson Wildlife Fair, Saturday, May 3, 9AM-3PM at Green Valley Park. Hosted by Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Forest Service and the Parks and Recreation Department. This annual event celebrates Arizona’s diverse wildlife and outdoor opportunities. Admission is free.
Payson Fly Casters Will be there demonstrating fly tying and other skills as will as answering questions about fly fishing and our club.
MAY 16, 2026
ADULT FLY-FISHING CLASS, taught by John Green and Payson Fly Casters, teaches the basics of fly fishing such as casting a fly rod, selecting flies, knot tying and proper techniques for netting and releasing trout and other fish species common to Rim Country.
9am – 3:30pm at Green Valley Park, Ramada #4.
Fly rods and all materials for the class are provided by the Payson Fly Casters.
Pre-Register with Payson Parks and Recreation Department.
MAY 18 – 21, 2026
The 2026 White Mountains Fishing Trip is currently planned for Monday May 18th through Thursday May 21st. The location will be at a cabin in Greer, cost depends on how many attendees. Currently there are 3 people committed to go, and with three more the cost for the cabin will be approximately $120 per person.
For details, please contact Deems Davis at deems.davis@gmail.com
- EDUCATION – PFC Members, Rim Country Youth and Adults
- CONSERVATION – AZGFD, Hatcheries, Streams, and Lakes
- COMMUNITY – Payson Parks & Rec, Humane Society, Arizona Veterans, and others
Thank You To These Payson Area Business Donors
For Supporting PFC’s Conservation, Education & Community Focus
