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Daily Fee: $525 (2025) per person
Waite Phillips, Philmont’s benefactor, was an enthusiastic and accomplished fly fisherman. He spent many days, along with America’s most prominent citizens, fly rod in hand, fishing the small streams and lakes of “God’s Country.” You can enjoy the same quality experience at the Philmont Scout Ranch Annual Fly Fishing Invitational held each year in September. It is open to Scouters who are recommended or accompanied by their local Scout Executive, to enjoy a weekend of fellowship.
Guests arrive on Thursday afternoon, settle into Base Camp accommodations and enjoy a reception at the historic Old Mill Museum, followed by an Old West Buffalo BBQ. Philmont organizes groups of guests who, after a gourmet breakfast, group photos and a Villa Tour, journey to one of several backcountry locations. These groups, provided with a fly fishing guide and a cook, will camp in rustic cabins devoid of modern conveniences such as running water, electricity, indoor plumbing, telephones, faxes, computers, etc. — enjoy just as it was in 1920! An optional program for those who do not wish to “rough it” is to stay each night at base camp, have meals served at the Philmont Training Center Dining Hall and fish the Cimarron River and streams in the nearby National Forest, complete with a guide and equipment.
Contact your Local Council.
For more information about the Annual Fly Fishing Invitational, Contact Us.
For more information about the Annual Fly Fishing Invitational, Contact Us.
For more information about the Annual Fly Fishing Invitational, Contact Us.
Participation Fee Includes: Baldy Pavillion Welcome Reception & Dinner, Guide Service, Cap, shirt & fishing vest , Cooks, Food, Outfitting: rod, reel, some flies.
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
The Philmont Resource Toolbox has everything you need to get ready for your trek—equipment lists, itineraries, Guidebooks to Adventure, and all required forms. It’s your one-stop hub to help you hit the backcountry trails prepared and confident.
Invite a ranch representative to your meeting to discuss forming or joining a crew, or to offer trek advice.