About Us
Making Fishing Easier for Kids & Teens
The Dry Run Creek Academy provides three levels of instruction - Brook, Rainbow and Brown. At the fourth level, Cutthroat, students must show they've caught the four species of trout. The Dry Run Creek Academy is free, and no equipment or supplies are needed. We anticipate each level will be 3 to 4 hours, including fishing on Dry Run Creek. Instruction will be at Norfork National Fish Hatchery visitor center with fishing on Dry Run Creek.
*Must be under 16 to fish on Dry Run Creek - (The minimum age suggested is 10)
*All underage individual participants must be accompanied by an adult.
2026 Season
Trout Fishing Academy
The Academy provides three levels of instruction - Brook, Rainbow and Brown and the fourth level Cutthroat where students must show they've caught the four species of trout. See the Student Cards below for more information.
We also offer a Dry Run Creek Jr Academy level for youth ages 6 to 8 that introduces them and their parents to the basics of fly fishing.
Upcoming Classes
Next Class: The Second Saturday of April - November | Starts at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m.
Contact Info
For more information about the Academy or how to sign up for programs please contact: dryruncreekacademy@gmail.com.
Steve Blumreich - 417-839-0193
Mike Tipton - 870-404-8845
