Next Monthly Club Meeting & Program

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Speaker Presentation to be Announced

Camellia Room
at Heather Farm Community Center
1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek

Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Starts at 7:30 p.m.
Invites to the Online Session to be
Sent to Members via Email

Western Montana Blue Ribbon Trout Streams, with John McKinnie

Join us in January to see, firsthand, Western Montana blue ribbon trout streams. John McKinnie will personally take us on visits to the Clarks Fork, Rock Creek and the Bitterroot, Blackfoot and Missouri rivers. These are all fisheries that will be visited during the club’s May 2026 trip, lead our own Jeff Wolk. Meet John in person, signup for the trip, and gather information for a future Montana fly fishing sampler, or just log thoughts for your “Merry Fishmas” Dreams. Learn more about McKinney Fly Fishing at McKinnie Fly Fishing Outfitters of Montana – from which we explore the Blue Ribbon Trout Streams of the Treasure State.

John was two months old on his first fishing trip. Growing up in Glenwood Springs, Colo. John spent almost every weekend sitting on the banks of the famous Roaring Fork. He honed his skill on the Green, North Platte and Frying Pan rivers, and on many other western waters. When John hit 30, he decided to turn a hobby and passion into a career, and headed north to Montana. Since moving to Big Sky Country in 2011, John has been “living the dream”, fishing the Big Hole River, Missouri River, Blackfoot River and Rock Creek from his home base in Phillipsburg, Mont. Guiding has developed in John a passion for teaching and an appreciation for introducing people to Montana's beauty and serenity.

After settling in Philipsburg in 2015 John, and his wife Gwyneth, now have welcomed two beautiful girls into their family. In the last couple of summers Jessie, six years old, and Eliza, four years old, have become his favorite clients!

Join Us for Our Winter Recognition Dinner