Troutfest is a fundraiser for the Guadalupe River Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The money raised will go to protect, conserve and restore the cold tailwater fishery immediately below the Canyon Dam on the Guadalupe River. The “Guad” is listed as one of the top 100 trout fisheries in the world. As a donor, you will become a part of this worthwhile cause.
Sponsors
Troutfest Sponsors are essential to the success of our fundraiser. Sponsors contribute cash that is used to rent tents and pay for celebrities to attend. Also, Sponsor’s funds assist with the necessary advertising and merchandise that is sold to raise money.
We have four levels of sponsorship. Please consider joining the list below and becoming a partner working with us to preserve and protect the Guadalupe River. To find out more about becoming a sponsor click here or to become a Sponsor please contact the Troutfest Committee Chairman.
Donors
Donors will be individuals, outdoor enthusiasts, artists, sculptors, manufacturers, and kayak or raft/pontoon manufacturers. Items for auction or raffle at the Banquet could be jewelry, food or drink gift packages, clothing, or items otherwise useful by any member of the family whether outdoor related or not.
List of Donors
| Action Angler | Heritage Game Mounts |
| All Water Guide Service | Kathy Staples |
| Artist Sam Caldwell | Kevin Reilly TU Trustee |
| Austin Art & Frame | Legend Lodge |
| Bear Claw Lodge | Living Waters Fly Fishing |
| Big Sky Inflatables | Lloyd Collection |
| Bighorn Angler | Lone Star Leaders |
| Black Canyon Anglers | Mick McCorkle |
| Gunnison River Farms | Moviehouse and Eatery |
| Ben Olson | Nigh Outdoors |
| Casey Smartt | Orvis |
| Casting for Recovery | Patagonia |
| Cathy Munson | Pedernales Brewing CO. |
| Christina Wilkins | Reel Fly Fishing Adventures |
| Circle E Western Store | RIGS Fishing Adventures |
| Coastal Metal | Rita Schimpff |
| Daniel Paci | Russel Moore |
| Dave & Emily Whitlock | Schlitterbahn |
| David Davidson | Sportsman’s Finest |
| Dr Andy Sansom | Spur Outfitters |
| El Pescador Lodge | Tackle Box |
| Epic Angling Adventures | Taos Fly Shop |
| Rus Schwausch | Texas Council IFFF |
| Fishpond Inc | TFO Rods |
| Bill Marshall | TruFish |
| Bill Schleifer | Umpqua |
| Joseph Zocchi | Upslope Brewing Company |
| Mark Dillow | The Unknown Donor |
| Randy McGinnis | Thank You |
| Rob Mowat | |
| Gruene Outfitters | |
| H-E-B | |
| Hell ‘N Back Outfitters |
Special Thanks to Donors!
People in attendance will be moms, dads, children, grandchildren, grandpas, grandmas, and fly-fishers. Your donation will be a contribution that will bring back many rewards to all of us as anglers and conservationists.
The leverage of your gift will be felt by the many participants who enjoy the Guadalupe River!