Kaitlin Barnhart

FEATURED ANGLER
Coeur' D Alene, Idaho
How long have you been fly fishing?
15 years
Favorite fly-fishing partner
Fishing with my family is really special to me.
Favorite water to fish
Freestone rivers in the Northwest, far away from humans.
Favorite species to fish for
Westslope cutthroat trout
Bucket List
Big browns in New Zealand or Patagonia
Top Three Fly Patterns
Mercer's Missing Link, Purple Chubby Chernobyl, and Split Case PMD Emerger

Kaitlin Barnhart

Fly fishing is an integral part of my life–it’s my passion, hobby, and career path. I’ve always treasured the therapeutic qualities found in rivers, and when I started fly fishing, it all connected for me. I take my kids fishing often, and I co-founded The Mayfly Project, a nonprofit that supports children in foster care via the sport of fly fishing, because I believe so strongly in the benefits of river-time for youth specifically. Many kids call me “The Fish Lady,” and I’m honored to have that title in my community.
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