The Roanoke Valley #308 Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Caring for and recovering Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia rivers and the trout and other fish that call them home
SEE OUR IMPACT!
From the Roanoke River to the Jackson River and beyond, the Roanoke Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited brings people together to care for and recover their waters through local conservation and community science projects. We are making our trout and small mouth populations stronger, our water cleaner, and our communities healthier.
JOIN US LOCALLY!
The Roanoke Valley Chapter is based here in Roanoke Virginia and holds a range of fun, free and family-friendly events and activities. Whether you swing by a social event or presentation, spend time on the water fishing with us, or get your hands dirty volunteering on a local project, all are welcome!
SUPPORT OUR WORK!
Whether you become a member, make a donation, sign up for an event, or volunteer to help the chapter succeed, the Roanoke Valley Chapter counts on people like you who care about conservation to make a difference for our rivers close to home and across the country!
A LOCAL COMMUNITY OF CONSERVATIONISTS!
When you take part in Roanoke Valley TU Chapter activities, you are helping drive conservation of Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia rivers and streams. The same rivers that sustain trout and other fish bring clean water into our homes, give life to vibrant communities, and feed a passion for the outdoors.
Our rivers and our fisheries face enormous challenges. At Trout Unlimited, we are doing something about it.
Working together as volunteers and with TU staff and partners in our Priority Waters, we advocate for our rivers, restore our stream habitat, plant native trees, help connect kids to the outdoors and so much more.
We are a community of optimists who have a ton of fun along the way. Whether you are passionate about wild and native fish, inspired by the wonder of our rivers, or dedicated to clean water, we invite you to be a part of our mission. Be a champion for the rivers we all love and help us unlock the unlimited power of conservation.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
First Tuesday and Third Thursday of each month – 6:00 pm – Vinton VFW Hall – Volunteers will be assisting Project Healing Waters participants tie flies
I am happy to report that Trout in the Classroom (TIC) is gearing up for the new season. Coordinators have been busy reaching out to new and existing participants to get them set up. We lost a few schools this year, but we have 4 new tanks this year. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, no experience necessary. Reach out to John Loope (JDLoope@aol.com) if interested.
September 19, October 10 or October 24 – Stream Survey workday. Time and meeting place to be determined. On one or two of these days a team of at least 3 will work together to assess stream crossings for aquatic organism passage. The information is then shared with the National Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Wildlife Resources to assist them in decisions regarding use of funds for crossing upgrades. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, no experience necessary. Reach out to David Johnson at (johnsodhogz@gmail.com) if you are available one of these days.
October 17, 2026 – We have been offered a booth at Go Fest but will need volunteers to work the booth (run lawn trout/backyard bass, tie flies, pass out stickers and just chat about TU and our mission) 10 AM – 5 PM. Please reach out to Lawrence (Roanoketup@gmail) or me (Roanokevalleytuvp@gmail.com) and let us know if and what time slot you could help man the booth. Hopefully we can get enough volunteers to keep shifts to only 1 hr – 1 1/2 hr so volunteers can have time to attend other Go Fest events.
October 25th – Chapter fishing trip to Escatawba Farms (5 slots available on a first come, first serve basis). Reach out to Escatawba to book your spot and then let Lawrence Legg (Roanoketup@gmail.com) know you have signed up.
First or second week of October – Assisting DWR with stocking the delayed harvest sections of the Roanoke River within Green Hill Park and along the greenway between Colorado Street bridge and Apperson Drive bridge. Volunteers are welcome, we begin at the bottom parking lot (right as you enter the park) around 9:00 am. Bring waders or muck boots if you have them.
October 15, 2026 – 6:00 pm – Heights Community Church – George Palmer with Dept. Wildlife Resources presentation on Smith River fishing impacts from turbine coming online and changes proposed to regulations and stocking program
October 22, 2026 – Orvis movie night – Chapter has been invited to set up a table at their store downtown.
First Tuesday and Third Thursday of each month – 6:00 pm – Vinton VFW hall – Volunteers will be assisting Project Healing Waters participants tie flies
Last Friday of each month – 4:30 – 7:30 – Solstice Farm Brewing; Catawba, VA – Fly Fishing Friday – Come out for some beverages, fish tales, fly tying and lawn trout fishing. Tips that night will be donated to Trout in the Classroom program