Gulf Coast Classic Fly Fishing Festival

The Gulf Coast Council (GCC) of Fly Fishers International (FFI) is proud to present our 3rd annual Gulf Coast Classic fly fishing festival, to be held Friday-Saturday, May 1-2, 2026, at the Learning Campus of Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

This unique facility offers a state-of-the-art theatre area, several meeting rooms, outside facilities, and much more. The adjacent state park offers miles of hiking trails, bike paths, a large brackish lake with both freshwater and inshore species, bike and kayak rentals, and white sand beaches. Gulf Shores offers something for all!

Among the activities:

Seminars on fishing locations, tactics, and species
Exhibitors and vendors
Fly tying demonstrations
Conservation programs
Keynote speaker presentation
Beginner fly casting instruction (free with admission)
Beginner fly tying instruction (free with admission)
Fly tying workshops (registration required, cost $20-$50)
Casting workshops (registration required, cost $0-$20)
Fishing Tournament (free with admission, kicks off Thursday a.m.)
Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) (ticket purchase required, limited seating)
Raffles & silent auction, offering many one-of-a-kind items

This event will focus on activities and education, including fly tying, casting, various methods for catching species on the fly, fly fishing destinations, and conservation. Many of the region’s top fly tyers will be on hand, demonstrating their favorite patterns. We’ll have a large raffle and silent auction with many unique items. Along with a fly fishing film festival, and other cool happenings.