Joe Humphreys

Joe Humphreys is a nationally known fly fisherman, conservationist, author, and educator. He has been a fishing instructor to anyone who wants to learn the sport, including VIPs, for over 50 years. Joe has traveled the world representing the U.S. in fly fishing competitions, has guided presidents and celebrities, held the Pennsylvania state record brown trout (15 pounds), hosted the first national fly fishing show on ESPN, and was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. Joe is the author of...See more

Joe Humphreys is a nationally known fly fisherman, conservationist, author, and educator. He has been a fishing instructor to anyone who wants to learn the sport, including VIPs, for over 50 years. Joe has traveled the world representing the U.S. in fly fishing competitions, has guided presidents and celebrities, held the Pennsylvania state record brown trout (15 pounds), hosted the first national fly fishing show on ESPN, and was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. Joe is the author of Trout Tactics (Stackpole Books) and a regular contributor to regional and national journals and periodicals. Along with his writing, he has also produced and starred in several highly successful videos including the Telly Award winner for Best Video, The Night Game. He is the subject of the award-winning documentary Live the Stream: The Story of Joe Humphreys (2019), which is about Joe's life on and off the stream (livethestreamfilm.com). As one of the foremost educators in angling, Joe Humphreys directed the renowned angling program at the Pennsylvania State University for nineteen years, providing introductions and foundations to young and old for a life-long enjoyment of the sport. He has lectured throughout the United States enhancing the reputation of Pennsylvania fishing. Joe's passions also include working with local and national organizations to improve stream quality. He's proud that his students have become the advocacy base to sustain Pennsylvania waters and believes that teaching youth to fly fish, including the U.S. Youth Fly Fishing Team, is pertinent for further protection of and respect for the environment. Joe also dedicates his time to honoring our veterans through his support of Project Healing Waters. He lives in Boalsburg, PA. See less