2023 Spring at Westover

What’s New at Westover Farms?

We hope the beginning of 2023 has been treating you and your family well.  We have been staying busy and have been taking a lot of reservations for 2023.  We are looking forward to our new fishing classes this year and the completion of the Spring House.   We will keep you posted on any other upcoming events.  We hope to see you and your friends soon!

Spring House Coming Soon

We are super excited for the completion of the Spring House.  This house will be unique in that it can be a 1 bedroom or up to a 7 bedroom house.  This is because the 1 bedroom Spring House is connected to the 6 bedroom Branch.  You will just need to let us know how many bedrooms you will need and we will make the reservation for you. 

Fly Fishing 101

In just one day beginners will learn about casting a fly rod, trout feeding behaviors, stream entomology, fly selection, reading the waters and, of course, how to catch fish. You’ll also tackle the basics of equipment selection, knot tying, river structure, how to choose the right fly and how to reel in trout with nymphs, wet flies, and streamers.   For more information or to sign up for a class please click here or call us at 573-743-6284. 

Fly Tying 101

Fly-Tying 101 is going to follow the Fly Fishing 101 classes.  Each month there will be a Fly Fishing 101 class on a Saturday, and then the next day, Sunday, there will be a Fly Tying 101 class.  This fly tying class will go over entomology, and how to present flies properly to the trout.  During this course we will start by sampling aquatic insects, discussing their lifecycle, and observing the way they appear to trout. Next you will learn to tie three different common styles of fly to match what we sampled. Finally, we will head to the stream and fish each of the three styles of flies, presenting each fly in a way that appears most naturally to fish.

The fly-tying class will begin at 8am on Sunday morning and will conclude by 2pm Sunday afternoon.  Lunch will also be provided during this class.   

Happy Birthday

Fish for FREE on your birthday!  Just let us know your birthdate and we will send you an email to fish for free for 1 day during the month of your birthday.  We look forward to seeing you and want to wish you a Happy Birthday!

Westover 2022

What’s New at Westover Farms?

We hope the beginning of 2022 has been treating you and your family well. Several warm days have brought out families who’ve spent time outside enjoying the beauty of nature at Westover Farms. We have posted several events on our website including 2022 Fly Fishing 101 classes and Reel Recovery. We also have more people making reservations for upcoming holidays and weekends than we ever have had in the past. So, book your next adventure to Westover soon before everything is reserved. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2022 and we are really looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Book Club:  Fly Fishing & Leadership – Lessons from the Stream

The virtual book club was a HUGE success.  We will be hosting another session sometime in the near future.  Please check our website for the next session because it will be here before you know it!   Please contact Steve Ehrlich for more information.   

 Gateway Chapter of Trout Unlimited – Brown Trout & Kid’s Fishing Day

Gateway Chapter of Trout Unlimited planted another set of brown trout eggs throughout the streams at Westover Farms. GTU will be back towards the end of February to retrieve the egg boxes. The brown trout have hatched, swum out of the boxes, and are now in the streams. GTU will leave the orange ribbon up where the egg boxes were planted, but the ribbon is now for reference only. It’s now ok to walk in the orange ribbon areas. We will send out another email within the next week which will fully explain the mission and progress of the brown trout at Westover Farms. The next email will also specify what to do if you see or catch a brown.

Fly Fishing 101 – 4/2; 5/14; 6/11; 7/16; 8/13; 9/17; 10/15; 11/5

Fly Fishing 101 is a great class that will teach you the fundamentals of fly fishing. A lot of information is packed into this day long class.  Knowledge learned from this class can be used anywhere throughout the Midwest. The cost is $275 for 1 person or $225 per person if you bring a friend or family member. For more information visit our website or call us at 573-743-6284 to reserve your space.

2021 Fall Events at Westover Farms

What’s New at Westover Farms?

We hope you have had an amazing summer!  We’ve been very busy at Westover and will not slow down until the first of December.  We have a lot of events throughout the next few months and before 2021 comes to an end.  We are excited to announce our fall Trout Unlimited Kids Day event, a virtual book club, and our last fly fishing 101 class for the year.  We are really looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Weekend Meals the Weekend of October 2 – 3, 2021

The weekend of October 2 – 3 will be our last “Weekend of Meals” for 2021!  Our delicious meals begin Saturday morning with breakfast at 8:00, lunch at noon, and then dinner at 5:30.  Finally, finish up your weekend with breakfast at 8:00 am on Sunday.  Reservations are necessary.  Click here for more information regarding menus and costs.  We look forward to serving you!

Book Club:  Fly Fishing & Leadership – Lessons from the Stream

What does fly fishing and its treasured stories teach us about leadership?  This unique, new book club will address lessons from the stream that help to inspire others, shape organizations, and guide self-understanding. Using a blend of literature from fly fishing, leadership, and psychology, we will explore how these lessons build compassion and character, sharpen resilience and creativity, and refine skills in problem solving and communication.  Probing the reflective side of fly fishing, we will discuss how it teaches compassion, courage, and resilience, and most importantly, illuminates the place where authentic leadership begins—within.  Primary readings include A River Runs Through It, by Norman Maclean, and Fly Fishing for Leadership, by John Childress and Christian Bacasa.  Click here to read more about Fly Fishing and Leadership: Lessons from the Stream.  This club will meet from 6:00pm – 7:30pm each Wednesday beginning January 26 and finishing up on Wednesday, March 9.  Once registered, you will receive Zoom instructions and additional information about the readings. 

 Gateway Chapter of Trout Unlimited – Kids Fly Fishing Day – October 10, 2021

Gateway Chapter of Trout Unlimited has scheduled the Kids Fly Fishing Day for Sunday, October 10 and will be from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.  The cost is $30 for per child angler The fee includes fly fishing instruction, rental equipment, and lunch.  Parents may also fish with their children at the discounted rate of $25.  This event is the second Sunday in October.  So, Book Now if you are able to join us for TU’s Kids Fishing Day at Westover Farms. 

Fly Fishing 101 – November 20, 2021

This will be our last 101 class for 2021!  The purpose of this class is to teach you the fundamentals of fly fishing. A lot of information is packed into this day long class.  Knowledge learned from this class can be used anywhere throughout the Midwest. The cost is $275 for 1 person or $225 per person if you bring a friend or family member. For more information visit our website or call us at 573-743-6284 to reserve your space.