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Orvis Darien Since 1856, we are inspired by a deep appreciation of the outdoors and the active outdoor lifestyle.

Orvis provides the knowledge and products that help customers find the adventure and wonder they seek in the outdoor world. Whether a fly-fishing trip in the tropics, an upland hunting trip in Montana, or a weekend outdoors at home with family, Orvis can outfit you. A leading corporate steward for the environment, Orvis commits 5% of its pre-tax profits to protecting nature.

Tom Rosenbauer’s career has impacted thousands of anglers across the globe. Through the countless books, podcasts, artic...
10/15/2026

Tom Rosenbauer’s career has impacted thousands of anglers across the globe. Through the countless books, podcasts, articles, and in person appearances over the last 50 years Tom has had a monumental impact on the fly-fishing community - Both new and seasoned anglers alike.
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Please join us in congratulating Tom on his incredible career by sharing how Tom Rosenbauer has impacted your fly-fishing journey!
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How to contribute:
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1)Record a short video clip in your fly tying room, garage, or on the water illustrating the impact Tom has had on your fly tying journey. Feel free to get creative.
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2) Share your video clip as a post, or on your story tagging The Orvis Company and Orvis Fly Fishing.
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3)After you post, keep an eye out on our social media channels as we re-share the best stories!
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Slide 1: Tom Rosenbauer - Orvis Chief Enthusiast
Slide 2: Christopher Wood TU - President, Trout Unlimited
Slide 3: Clark Pierce - ChiefCheech, Fly Fish Food
Slide 4: Tim Flagler - Fly-tying gadget savant
Slide 5: Ross Purnell - CEO, Fly Fisherman Magazine

10/07/2026

Stay tuned for a BIG Tom announcement tomorrow, October 7th!
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Tom Rosenbauer
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10/06/2026

The Perkins family doesn’t just own and operate Orvis, they live what the brand stands for. Sharing the sport, prioritizing family time outdoors, and always staying curious on the water.

In Episode 5 of ‘The Season That Never Ends’, Dad and Daughter shake off the noise of busy lives and just fish. WorldCast Anglers did what great endorsed partners do best — created the perfect environment to make it happen.

10/03/2026

Have truer words ever been spoken about fishing with your children? Episode 5 of ‘The Season That Never Ends’ is live now on Orvis YouTube.

09/30/2026

The South Fork of the Snake has a little something for everyone. When Dave Perkins wanted to turn his focus toward risers in the riffles, WorldCast Anglers made it happen.

That’s what our endorsed partners do — they know every inch of their water, they have an archive of experiences informing every decision, and they push hard to deliver whatever experience the anglers in the boat are after.

Episode 5 of ‘The Season That Never Ends’ live now on Orvis YouTube - link in story!

09/30/2026

Dave Perkins and his daughter Hannah Budro share a deep bond through the waters they’ve fished all their lives. But the overnight float with WorldCast Anglers is one they particularly treasure. Thanks to being “stuck” on a boat together, there’s a level of quality time that just can’t be emulated on land.

Check out “My Equal” on our channel under the Orvis Adventures playlist!

09/25/2026

Roadless Areas bring us together. They are where we immerse ourselves in the wonder of nature, and they are the priceless untouched wilderness areas where many of us hunt and fish. Right now, they are under threat.

USDA is proposing to fully repeal the Roadless Rule, putting 45 million+ acres of national forest lands at risk. That means more logging, road-building, and mining in places we rely on for clean water, biodiversity, economic vitality, and outdoor access.

We’re standing up to protect these places and the communities that depend on them. Join us by submitting your public comment before the extended deadline of October 6th! 

Visit the LINK in our bio to submit your comment!

09/17/2026

“They live in my memory, forever” — Perk Perkins, second generation Orvis owner/operator, takes a moment to reflect on his time at Three Rivers Ranch and the incredible brown trout found in the water of the Henry’s Fork.

Check out the full film (including the streamer mission from last night) on the Orvis YouTube channel!

09/16/2026

Perk and Dave Perkins built Orvis Adventures from the ground up. As proud members of the family that has owned and operated Orvis for three generations, they were relentless in their search for guides, outfitters, and lodges that chased fly fishing and wingshooting as hard as their family did.
 
This summer they returned to the beginning. Three Rivers Ranch — one of the first handful of endorsed partners, and a reflection on the wild run to 300+ partners today.
 
But if you know Perk and Dave, they weren’t there just to reminisce.
 
They were up at 4am to see if they could move the Henry’s Fork’s finest, throwing streamers to make it happen.
 
This episode reflects exactly the network of partners they dreamed up; equal parts polish and grit.
 
Watch the 5th installment of ‘The Season That Never Ends’ now on the Orvis YouTube channel. Link in story.

09/13/2026

The quail at Guitar Ranch aren’t there by luck. Phil Guitar manages his cattle rotations deliberately — because overgrazing is the enemy of wild quail. By protecting the native broomweed and brush that drive habitat diversity, he’s built something many working Texas cattle ranches have lost.

The pride he takes in that land and the pride he takes in hosting hunters are one and the same.

The Season That Never Ends — West Texas, link in story.

When it's time to fish the East & West Branches of the Delaware River (main stem as well) in upstate, NY, Orvis Darien f...
04/22/2026

When it's time to fish the East & West Branches of the Delaware River (main stem as well) in upstate, NY, Orvis Darien friend & customer Jeff can't be beat!

Anytime, any conditions-he's ready to catch fish or freeze trying! Snow, sleet, wind, and rain couldn't stop him! The results speak for themselves!

Dries, nymphs, and streamers despite the weather-they all worked! Stones, blue quills, midges, perdigons, and streamers (white, probably for the snow ❄️ coming down 😀).

Congrats Jeff! Well done!👍 👏

Good fun, good fish, good friends, a good cold snap, and a good cigar!

Photo Credit: Jeff L.

04/14/2026

Our friend Spencer got into some nice fish on the Farmington River this past weekend! Hotspot Beadhead pheasant tails worked great, as well as Hare's ears.

Stop into Orvis Darien and get ready for the season...it's here!

Join our friends from Mianus Chapter of Trout Unlimited at Orvis Darien tonight (4/14) from 6-8PM.They'll talk about loc...
04/14/2026

Join our friends from Mianus Chapter of Trout Unlimited at Orvis Darien tonight (4/14) from 6-8PM.

They'll talk about local fishing opportunities!
It's really picking up, and now is the time to get out there!

Enjoy beverages & light snacks.

See you tonight!

Photo courtesy of the Mianus Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Fun time at our Orvis Darien Fly Fishing 101☀️Spring is here!Some terrific casters and knot-tyers today! Everyone had fu...
04/12/2026

Fun time at our Orvis Darien Fly Fishing 101
☀️Spring is here!

Some terrific casters and knot-tyers today! Everyone had fun and caught fish!
Congratulations graduates 🎓

Thanks to our volunteers Paul, Davin, and Luc!
Great job gentlemen!

Photos: Luc, Bob, & Paul

Weekend Fly Fishing Report for Friday, April 10th, 2026 for Fairfield County, CT by Orvis Darien ⭐️Opening Day tomorrow ...
04/10/2026

Weekend Fly Fishing Report for Friday, April 10th, 2026 for Fairfield County, CT by Orvis Darien

⭐️Opening Day tomorrow Sat. 4/11 at 6AM
Stop in to get ready!
⭐️Stream temps up 👆Fish moving...👍
⭐️Seeing: Stoneflies, midges, some caddis (very sparse), BWO's, Hendricksons soon...
⭐️Nymphs & streamers the way to go locally! Have junk flies 🥚 & 🪱, but definitely increased bug activity
⭐️CT Local rivers stocked
⭐️Nuts for Knots Workshop is tomorrow 4/11 3-4PM . Practice your fly fishing knots with us!
⭐️Thursday, April 23rd 4-8PM-Get your ticket now for the Trout Tour Film Night! Link in Profile

Local air temp (Darien): 45F
(Fri)⛅️High 61, Winds SW10-15. Sat.☀️High 60F, Winds NNW10-20. Sun. 🌥️>☁️High 55, Winds SSE10-15. Mianus, Mill, Norwalk & Saugatuck (44CFS). Bug activity! Waters warming. Dries: Midges (Griffiths gnats), black stones, caddis, Adams & Adams parachutes, BWO's. Nymphs: Little blk stoneflies, Caddis pupa, PT's, Duracell, stoneflies (various), zebra midges, 🥚🪱& mops! Streamers: Woolly's, Zonkers, Clousers, Mickey Finn's, Black Ghost.

West Branch Farmington River-Riverton, CT: Air Temp: 47F Riverton: 294CFS H2O is temp 40F Still River: 118CFS Below Riverton: 412CFS River 👍! See midges, little black stones & early stones, caddis. Temps ☝️. Dries soon! Streamers / nymphs in AM 😀. Dries: Caddis, midges, little blk stones, BWO's Nymphs: smaller PT's, caddis pupae, perdigons, princes, Walt's worm, yellow stones, Blk stones, midges. Use junk flies🥚🪱! Streamers: Woollys, clousers, Zonkers, muddlers. Be aware Riverton Fishing Derby on Saturday!! Beaver Pool to Pipeline!

Housatonic River-Cornwall, CT
Cornwall, CT: Air temp 46F
Falls Village: 1350CFS Cold, fast, high. Careful wading. Bug activity 👆Dries: Midges, stones. Mostly nymphs & streamers & 👍junk flies🪱, 🥚. Nymphs: Stoneflies, scuds, little blk stones, prince nymphs, pt's, caddis pupa, midges, hares ear, Walt's worm, Pats rubber legs, stoneflies Streamers: Woolly's, Mickey Finn, zoo cougar, slumpbusters, clouser minnows. Use assortment of colors.

Saltwater: Some fish around 👍
Darien saltwater temp: 43F
Darien, CT Sunset: 7:50PM

Trouble with knots for fly fishing?We can help!Nuts for Knots Workshop at Orvis Darien3-4PM Saturday, April 11th, 2026Ba...
04/09/2026

Trouble with knots for fly fishing?
We can help!

Nuts for Knots Workshop at Orvis Darien
3-4PM Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Basic knot tying workshop for fly fishing

We cover:
⭐️Loop to Loop Connection
⭐️Clinch knot
⭐️Double Surgeons knot

Join us & make the season easier!

Register here:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/edhe2ww

Exciting FF101 course at Orvis Darien today!Thanks for all who attended & congratulations graduates 🎓!Everyone had fun &...
04/04/2026

Exciting FF101 course at Orvis Darien today!
Thanks for all who attended & congratulations graduates 🎓!

Everyone had fun & did fantastic! 😀

Our April Fly Fishing 101 Courses are full. Look for more courses to be released soon or call/stop in to get adddef to our waitlist.

Check out event calendar 🗓️ in profile for new events.

Many thanks to our volunteers Konrad & Luc!

Orvis Fly Fishing

Weekend Fly Fishing Report for Friday, April 3rd, 2026 for Fairfield County, CT by Orvis Darien⭐️Stream temps should sta...
04/03/2026

Weekend Fly Fishing Report for Friday, April 3rd, 2026 for Fairfield County, CT by Orvis Darien

⭐️Stream temps should start warming, hopefully an increase in dry fly activity?!
⭐️Seeing: Various Stoneflies, midges, some caddis (very sparse), BWO's
⭐️Nymphs & streamers are still the way to go locally! Make sure you have your junk! 🥚 & 🪱
⭐️Local rivers have been stocked!
⭐️Opening Day next Saturday, April 11th at 6AM
⭐️Lots of events for April. Check the event calendar for details!
⭐️Thursday, April 23rd 4-8PM-Get your ticket now for the Fly Fushion Trout Film Tour! Refreshments, Giveaways, Discounts
⭐️FF101 Starts tomorrow 4/4! We are booked up for 1st few weeks, call the store stop in to be added to wait list. More classes soon!

Local air temp (Darien): 46F
(Fri)☁️ (Some fog early)w/ light rain >⛅️ High 60F Winds SSW10-15. Sat. ⛅️>PM ☁️ High 66F Winds ENE10-20. Sun. ☁️(Patchy fog in early AM) High 60, 🌧️ periods of rain. Winds SW10-15. Mianus, Mill, Norwalk & Saugatuck (88CFS). Look for more bug activity! Waters warming. Dries: Midges (Griffiths gnats), black stones (use blk caddis patterns😉), caddis (elk hair / deer hair), Adams & Adams parachutes, BWO's. High water use Nymphs & streamers. Nymphs: Little blk stoneflies, Caddis pupa, PT's, Duracell (purple), stoneflies (various), zebra midges, 🥚🪱& mops! Streamers: Woolly's, Zonkers, Clousers, Mickey Finn's, Black Ghost.

West Branch Farmington River-Riverton, CT: Air Temp: 41F Riverton: 269CFS H2O is temp 39F Still River: 296CFS Below Riverton: 565CFS River in good shape! Seeing midges, little black stones & early stones, caddis. Temps coming up! Look for increased dry fly activity. Streamers / nymphs in AM. Dries: Caddis & midges, little blk stones, BWO's Nymphs: smaller PT's, caddis pupae, perdigons, princes, Walt's worm, yellow stones, Blk stones, midges. Use junk flies🥚🪱& mops! Streamers: Woollys, clousers, Zonkers, muddlers.

Housatonic River-Cornwall, CT
Falls Village: 2590CFS Cold & high water! Fish another day. Soon...🤞

Saltwater: Soon...
Darien, CT Sunset: 7:21PM

Photo: This morning on Mianus. Water looks good, slightly stained & still cold!

Address

432 Boston Post Road
Darien, CT
06820

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+12036620844

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