The New England Fly Fishing School is located at the Whispering Pines Conference Center at the W. Alton Jones campus of the University of Rhode Island. Whispering Pines Conference Center is an executive retreat which provides a refreshing setting for concentration and creative thinking. 

W. Alton Jones was the first to use this site for such a purpose. While it was his private hunting and fishing retreat he hosted meetings for dignitaries such as President Eisenhower and the King of Nepal.

At the New England Fly Fishing School, we have continued this tradition of maintaining the feeling that each guest is special--a special guest visiting a friend's fishing lodge or country retreat. An unhurried environment has been created where we can conduct your class in seclusion, away from ringing telephones and daily office interruptions. 

At the school we realize how important good food is to the success of your weekend. Our chefs are proud of the savory, traditional New England fare that is served buffet style at lunch and dinner. From the freshly baked breads and pastries to fine desserts, you can be assured that the chefs insist on using the freshest ingredients. Meals that will please even the most discriminating palette.

If you would like to request a special meal or are following a special diet, please let us know. We will see to it that you get what you like, to insure a pleasant dining experience.

Schools run from three-hour workshops to two-day sessions, starting early May through late September.

Please see Basic Fly Fishing page, for school syllabus.