About Us

About Tailwaters Fly Fishing

Tailwaters Fly Fishing Company is a full service, worldwide angling travel agency and fly shop that originated and opened in Dallas, Texas in May of 2007. The company relocated in 2016 from Uptown to our current 7000+ square foot mid century warehouse building, complete with our travel offices and retail showroom located in the Dallas’ Design District on the banks of the Trinity River.

Our expert staff is here to assist you gear up for your next destination adventure or day trip on the local waters of North Texas. We are the only independent dealer of the fly fishing industry’s most respected vendor names in the region. Tailwaters is a global, top ten dealer for all the brands we carry. We also offer a fly fishing instructional program, as well as locally-guided trips for both newcomers and experienced anglers. Collectively, our ownership, management, and staff have decades of experience in fly fishing travel, retail, and instruction.

Our Travel Department

Tailwaters Travel is a boutique travel agency that specializes in representing fly fishing lodges, outfitters, guides, and angling programs all over the world. By choosing Tailwaters Travel for your next trip, you receive our firsthand knowledge of every operation we represent, our hands-on approach to delivering exceptional service, comprehensive pre-trip services, and communication, and the guarantee we will match your expectations with the right destination. Furthermore, you - our valued client - do not pay an extra penny for our services as we are compensated by our travel partners. By coupling twenty years of worldwide angling travel experience with one of the USA’s most impressive fly shops, Tailwaters offers the complete outfitting experience for every angler.

Please allow us to share our on-the-water passion and experiences with you. We are Texas’ Fly Shop. Come see us!

Store Hours

Monday – Friday
10:00AM – 5:30PM

Saturday
10:00 – 5:00PM

Sunday
CLOSED

After-Hours Private Appointments Available (Learn More)

Shop

Shop our online assortment of the fly fishing industry’s greatest gear, tackle, and apparel.

Travel

Allow us to book your next fly fishing adventure to one of our worldwide angling destinations. Click to learn more about our travel services and experience.

Our Staff

Our professional team at Tailwaters has decades of experience in fly fishing travel, retail, instruction, and guiding.

Rising Tide Charitable Partnerships

Learn about our win-win, community-based efforts and charitable contributions. Shop it. Fish it. Give back. A rising tide floats all boats.

Reel Rewards Loyalty Program

Our in-store only loyalty program allows customers to save big when shopping with us.

Parties & Events

Join us at the bar or in our backyard for one of our shop parties, or rent our space for your private event.

Travel Incentive Program

Booking a trip with Tailwaters Travel provides perks in the shop, too. Learn more about these value-add services and cost-saving benefits when getting outfitted for your next trip.

Private Outfitting Appointments

Take the guesswork out of getting geared up. Our curated shopping assortments conveniently ensure you are properly outfitted with exactly what you need for your next trip.