International Fly Fishing Film Festival Returns to Duluth

Annual event showcases passion and lifestyle of the sport through 11 short films from around the world.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:23pm

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The 8th annual International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) is returning to Duluth, Minnesota on February 1st. The event will feature 11 short films shot in locations like South Africa and South America, highlighting the passion and lifestyle surrounding the sport of fly fishing. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Arrowhead Fly Fishing Club and Gitche Gumee Trout Unlimited.

Why it matters

The IF4 is the world's leading fly fishing film event, drawing enthusiasts from across the region to Duluth to celebrate the sport. The festival helps promote fly fishing and raise funds for local conservation organizations that work to protect waterways and fish habitats in the area.

The details

The IF4 film festival will be held at the Clyde Iron Works in Duluth. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the event starts at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door, with proceeds benefiting the Arrowhead Fly Fishing Club and Gitche Gumee Trout Unlimited.

  • The 8th annual International Fly Fishing Film Festival will take place on February 1, 2026.
  • Doors open at 3 p.m. and the event starts at 4 p.m.

The players

Arrowhead Fly Fishing Club

A local organization that promotes fly fishing and works to conserve waterways and fish habitats in the Duluth area.

Gitche Gumee Trout Unlimited

A local chapter of the national Trout Unlimited organization, dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

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The takeaway

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival in Duluth is an annual celebration of the passion and lifestyle surrounding the sport, while also raising funds for local conservation efforts to protect the region's waterways and fish habitats.