Group Trips on Local Waters
I’ve been walking the banks of First Fork since I was a toddler. I’ve fished it my entire life, and for many years, I owned a camp on its headwaters. This region has touched me so deeply that I finally moved to Coudersport three years ago so that I could fish First Fork any time I wanted. And I’m looking forward to sharing my knowledge of this stream with you on the water. Here are the details for the group trip: For each trip, we will arrive at the First Fork Lodge in Costello on Sunday afternoon before dinner. We will fish Monday and Tuesday and depart Wednesday morning after breakfast. (Photo is from the May 2024 group trip on First Fork.)
We currently have two group trips planned for 2025:
May 4-7, 2025
at First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek.
May 11-14, 2025
at First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek.
What's included:
- Lodging for 3 nights at First Fork Lodge
- All meals - breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Two full days of fishing
- Insider knowledge of what's hatching and where to find the best fishing
What's not included:
- PA fishing license and trout/salmon stamp
- Guide service
- Fly fishing gear such as rods, reels, line, waders, and any other accessories you might typically carry on the water.
*I will have a couple of fly rods available if you’re new or would like to bring along someone who has never fly fished before and would like to try.
Please note, this will not be a guided trip. However, we will have spots scouted prior to your arrival and have a good sense of what’s hatching and where so that you will have the highest quality fishing experience. We will do everything in our power to make sure you’re not only in a good spot, but that you’re comfortable and have the flies you need to be successful.
Total cost for the group trips is $695 per person. Maximum of only 8 anglers per trip.
Hosted Trips to Patagonia
Dark Skies Fly Fishing is hosting a trip to Patagonia, Argentina, April 19-26, 2025. In April 2024, we experienced the thrill of this bucket list destination fishing some of the most famous rivers in Argentina. You can read about part of that trip here. We are excited to return in 2025 with a group of 12 anglers who we know will love this region and this lodge as much as we do!
This trip includes 6 full days of fishing and 7 nights lodging at the world class Spring Creek Lodge. We will be fishing many of the rivers that helped put Argentina fly fishing on the map, including the Chimehuin River, Collon Cura, Malleo River, Alumine River, and majestic Lake Tromen.
Check out this video about Spring Creek Lodge and some of the rivers we will be experiencing on this trip:
All 12 spots for the 2025 Dark Skies Fly Fishing Hosted Trip are filled!
However, if you’re interested in fly fishing in Patagonia, Argentina, we do have several openings available during other times of the season, and if you book through us, you can still take advantage of our discounted group price.
Also, we are currently in the planning stages for a 2026 Dark Skies Fly Fishing Hosted Trip. Dates are TBD, but once they’re officially announced, this trip will fill up fast. It’s a fantastic adventure at a great price! If you’ve always wanted to travel to Patagonia, Argentina, to fly fish, we can add you to the list of potential anglers for this
trip. That way, when the dates are set, you will have first opportunity to confirm a spot.
Contact us today for dates still available in 2025 or to get on the waiting list for 2026.
About Dark Skies Fly Fishing
Ralph Scherder is an award-winning writer and photographer. His work appears in various publications like American Fly Fishing, PA Angler & Boater, PA Outdoor News, and Bowhunting.com. He is passionate about fly fishing, big woods whitetails, and sharing his outdoor experiences. As an active member of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association, Ralph has won numerous Excellence-in-Craft Awards. He resides in Coudersport, PA, with his wife Natalie, two kids, and two dogs. Dark Skies
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