A Special Message from the Trout Club President
As everyone is adjusting to the current COVID-19 situation, please know that we are committed to maintaining the Trout Club’s mission and keeping the Club moving forward. We plan to be back and functioning 100% as soon as conditions permit. In the short term, our focus is:
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Ensuring we continue to add value to our members and are working with the Museum to safely get events/outings/programs started again once social distancing relaxes
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Continuing to work on conservation projects we have pledged to support and are identifying new projects that we can support for a lasting impact
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Working on strategic-plan results from our session earlier this month and continuing to develop a plan and push it out to members
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As a part of this, we are working on a succession plan, how to add events to the calendar this summer/fall to make up for missed opportunities this spring due to circumstances outside our control, and add value to our membership.
As always, please be sure to check the Trout Club webpage for information updates regarding upcoming events and outings.
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About
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History Trout Club was founded in 1978. The group's mission is to promote coldwater fisheries and habitats, conservation, and stream ecology. The Trout Club also sponsors classes, activities, and events related to fly fishing and outings to a variety of prime angling locations throughout the year. For membership information contact Gary Amendola, [email protected]. For information regarding programs, events. and classes, contact Jerry Darkes, [email protected] or 440.781.3906.
Membership
Trout Club membership dues start at $30 in addition to any Museum membership category. Annual dues support speaker expenses, and educational programs related to fly fishing.
To join or renew your Trout Club membership, download the Trout Club Membership Form, complete the form electronically and email the completed form as an attachment to [email protected]. If you prefer to pay by check, make your check payable to "CMNH Trout Club" and mail it with your completed membership form to:
Trout Club
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
Protecting Ohio's Brook Trout
The Trout Club has taken a leading role in the protection and potential restoration of Ohio’s native brook trout. This distinct genetic strain of trout is unique to a small corridor that runs from West Virginia through Ohio and into southern Ontario. The Ohio population is severely threatened due to habitat loss resulting from development and climate issues.
The Trout Club created a video that presents the current status of brook trout in Ohio based on studies by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. This presentation is followed by a historical review of the extensive work conducted by Terry Harmon at University School with Northeast Ohio brook trout. The success of this work may provide a solution to the challenges facing brook trout in Ohio.
The goal of the video is to raise awareness and encourage all members of the outdoor-focused public, not just fishermen, to help preserve a part of Ohio's natural heritage.
Learn more about the Ohio brook trout.