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Orvis Steelhead School At Tailwater Lodge Altmar, NY

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Category: Orvis

November 1-5, 2026 | $3,245 — Our expert instructors will show you how to net one of the most prized catches in the fly fishing world.
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Daniel ★★★★★

Three grand is a chunk of change, but the expert instruction alone is worth every penny—I left knowing exactly how to handle a steelhead on the line. The five-day format gave us enough time to really dial in the techniques. I’m already looking at the calendar for next fall.

Olivia ★★★★★

The lodge’s schedule of guided sessions felt perfectly paced for learning—we cast for steelhead each morning and had time to soak up the river’s rhythm. I was impressed by how patient the instructors were with my beginner knots, and the net-handling tips really paid off.

Ella A. ★★★★★

I've fished the Great Lakes tribs for years, but this five-day program at Altmar changed how I think about steelhead. The instructors had me netting fish by day two, and the November timing is perfect for fresh-run fish. Worth every penny of the $3,245.