Admission Info
Tickets (Cash only at the gate)
Regardless of the weather, the show will go on!
Adult
One-Day Pass: $20
Two-Day Pass: $35
Children
5 & Under: Free
6-12: $5
MILITARY/SCOUTS
Scouts under 16 in uniform: free
Military with ID: $12
Bellevue Show Info
Dates: February 15 & 16 2025
Time
Saturday: 9am – 5:30pm
Sunday: 9am – 4:30pm
Location: Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
ONE NIGHT ONLY: The International Fly Fishing Film Festival. One night only, Saturday, February 15 at 6:00pm. $20; $15 in advance.
Learning Center
Fly Fishers International (FFI) is pleased to offer FREE fly fishing instruction at the Learning Center located on the main show floor. Basic fly-tying, and knots, will be taught throughout the day-every day of the Fly Fishing Show.
Directions and Lodging
Meydenbauer Center:
11100 NE 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
Directions:
From points north of Bellevue:
Follow I-405 S to NE 4th St in Bellevue. Take exit 13A from I-405 S
Continue on NE 4th St. Take 112th Ave NE to NE 6th St
From points south of Bellevue:
Take I-5 N, WA-167 N and I-405 N to NE 4th St in Bellevue. Take exit 13A-13B from I-405 N
Continue on NE 4th St. Take 112th Ave NE to NE 6th St
Parking:
Meydenbauer Center offers a 3 level underground parking garage with 434 parking stalls and 6′ 9” clearance. Additionally, the garage houses 9 disabled parking stalls next to our building elevators for convenience. ADA parking stalls are reserved next door at The Bravern for overheight vehicles. Click HERE for further information.
Transportation:
Sea-Tac Airport (SEA) – Bellevue is 17 miles from the airport. For ground transportation taxis, shuttles, rentals, and share ride options, pleasevisit HERE.
Accommodations:
Seattle Marriott Bellevue
200 110th Avenue NE Bellevue, Washington, USA, 98004
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17.0 mi to airport
Located 17 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle Marriott Bellevue is a convenient downtown Bellevue hotel within walking distance of world-class shopping at Bellevue Square and the corporate offices of Microsoft and Amazon.
Reservations for all guests must be made on or before Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Book your group rate for The Fly Fishing Show.
Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown
11010 NE 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
Courtyard Seattle Bellevue /Downtown is within walking distance of Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue Square, Overlake Hospital and Medical Center and several shopping destinations. The hotel is also near Redmond and downtown Seattle, WA.
- Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown for 168.00 USD per night – Last Day to Book : Monday, January 16, 2025
Book your group rate for The Fly Fishing Show
Official Fly Fishing Show information to book your hotel will be extended from @flyfishingshow.com and/or posted on The Fly Fishing Show website, www.flyfishingshow.com when it becomes available. Please use only the phone numbers and website links the Show provides. Please be advised other “hotel booking scalpers” are misrepresenting themselves calling customers. Please do not book through these scalpers to avoid problems or overpayment. Thank you and look for additional information to follow soon.
Celebrities and Authors
Celebrities and Authors: TBA
Fly Tiers
TBA
Exhibitors & Map
2025 map and exhibitor list coming soon.
Note from the Director
A Note from the Director:
We would like to thank all of you that attended The Fly Fishing Show in 2024 and for helping make it successful and most importantly a great time for all. A special thanks to all the exhibitors, speakers, fly tiers, reps, pros, staff members and those of you that attended as guests. We hope that everyone is staying well and we look forward to seeing our friends again next season.
With sold out exhibitor space in 2024 and record crowds, we are excited for the 2025 season to be one of the best ever! Be sure to save the dates:
Marlborough, MA.: January 17-19
Edison, NJ: January 24-26
Atlanta, GA: January 31-February 2
Bellevue, WA: February 15-16
Denver, CO: February 21-23
Pleasanton, CA: February 28-March 2
Lancaster, PA: March 15-16
Ben Furimsky and The Fly Fishing Show Family
Programs, Seminars and Classes
(click for more information about programs, seminars and classes)
Belize River Lodge
Returning Special Musical Guest: Dave Blackburn:
of printing fish and capturing the story of their catch. This practice dates back to the mid-1800s and is fabled to have settled the timeless debate about catching the biggest fish between samurai. A limited number of attendees with be able to learn about and create their very own Gyotaku fish print with renowned artist, 
Live Paintings with Fly Rods by Zach Otte:
To submit an image, contact Zach through one of the below:
The Gnomes Traveling Rod Show: 
Fly Fishing Show Learning Center: 
Curious about Tenkara? 
FLY FISHING TREASURES DISPLAY AND TACKLE EVALUATION:
Steve has written a number of articles related to antique fly tackle collecting for magazines and journals such as AntiqueWeek, Classic Angling, Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors, and the Yale Anglers’ Journal. Steve has also written a regular “Cast From The Past” column for Moldy Chum, as well as articles for Hatch, MidCurrent, Dun Magazine, and others. More information at: www.flyfishingtreasures.com
FFly Fishing Show Learning Center: Fly Fishers International (FFI) hosts the Fly Fishing Learning Center with fly tying, casting instruction and other fly fishing information and is free to show attendees. The FFI Learning Center is a good place for a beginner or to advance the skills of all fly fishers. Stop by and get acquainted!
Live Net Building with Wayward Trading Post:
Fly Fishing Show Learning Center:
Antique Gear Evaluations with Hoagy Carmichael: 
