Mentoring children in foster
care through fly fishing
It’s all about our Mentees
The Mayfly Project is a 501(c)(3) on a mission is to support youth in foster care through fly fishing, helping them build confidence, find healing, and connect to their local waters.
Our Projects
Our projects connect mentees with skilled, caring mentors to learn fly fishing and conservation in a safe environment.
Discover our nationwide projects and join one near you!
Sponsor a Child
experiences for a child in foster care!
Apply to Mentor
Believe in the healing power
and fun of fly fishing?
Register a Child
Register a youth to participate
in a Mayfly Project today!
Our Impact
2,300
Kids Mentored
Committed to supporting foster youth coast to coast!
11,500
River Outings
Transforming lives one cast at a time!
10 Yrs
Since 2015
Continuing to create sustainable, safe, and impactful projects together!
“I recommend this to kids who are struggling with self-confidence, motivation, and trust. I learned a lot through the experiences with my mentors and I’m so glad I went. This is such a wonderful program and in the end, you come out proud of your accomplishments during each season. I love that you don’t have to be an experienced fly fisherman or be experienced at all. You learn everything through trusted and amazing adults. I am so thankful for the memories and bonds I made along the way. I was sad to leave but I left confident, happy, and motivated. This organization is so wonderful. I would totally recommend even if you don’t know anything about fishing or don’t like fishing. Fish on!”