Georgia
Date
January 30, 2027
Time
9 am — 4 pm
Where
Rivers Edge on the Soque
3978 GA-197 Clarkesville, Ga.
Cost
Free, gear provided
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What to expect
Our retreats give adults in recovery a free day on the water. You’ll be with a small group of 10–12 people, and most of them have never fly fished before either. The day starts with check-in and an open discussion meeting. Then we cover the basics: casting, knots and the bugs fish eat. After lunch you’ll head out to fish with your own River Helper by your side, and we close the day together as a group.
Everything is provided, including rod and reel, waders and boots sized ahead of time, flies, lunch, snacks and your fishing license. Just bring layers, a hat, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen and a change of clothes. Retreats run rain or shine.
Interested in Volunteering?
Retreats run on volunteers. Experienced anglers help participants on the water, demonstrating casts and building confidence, while others drive, cook, run the shore, and welcome people as they arrive. For many participants it’s their first time fishing, so the most important thing you bring is a steady, supportive presence. Volunteers attend one short virtual training before the retreat — no guide certification required.