Our Chapter

The Izaak Walton League – Rockville Chapter has a 51-acre property surrounded by Seneca Creek State Park. The beautiful grounds include the 3-acre Jim Berrier Memorial Lake, home to rainbow trout, bass and catfish and wood ducks. The lake includes a fishing pier, camping area and pavilions for cookouts. We have pistol, rifle, trap and archery ranges and offer [...]
Conservation

The Izaak Walton League of America was founded in 1922 by conservation-minded hunters and fishermen.
Education

We provide a range of educational opportunities for both adults and young people.
Recreation

We believe enjoying nature and protecting it go hand-in-hand.
Juniors

We want our young people to enjoy and protect the great outdoors.
Video

Enjoying the outdoors comes with responsibility. Nobody knows that better than an ‘Ike.’ What’s it like to be an Ike? Watch this Izaak Walton League of America video and find out.

Welcome!

The Izaak Walton League of America - Rockville Chapter is a group of men and women committed to preserving our natural heritage and promoting outdoor recreation.

Surrounded by Seneca Creek State Park, our beautiful grounds are an oasis within Montgomery County, an ideal spot for fishing, shooting, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Founded in 1922, the Izaak Walton League of America is one of the nation's oldest and most respected conservation organizations, with more than 250 chapters across the country.

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About Us

The Izaak Walton League of America – Rockville Chapter is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to “Conservation, Education, Recreation.”

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Our Mission

We’re committed to enjoying and protecting our natural resources and educating others to do the same.

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Join Us

The Izaak Walton League of America is a diverse group of 50,000 men and women. Membership is open to any person of good reputation, 18 years of age or older, who has shown an interest in the purpose and vision of the Chapter.[register role="s2member_level1" password="yes" fields="first_name,last_name"] What’s the purpose of the Chapter? Simple. “To [...]

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Facilities and Grounds

The Izaak Walton League – Rockville Chapter has a 51-acre property surrounded by Seneca Creek State Park. The beautiful grounds include the 3-acre Jim Berrier Memorial Lake, home to rainbow trout, bass and catfish and wood ducks. The lake includes a fishing pier, camping area and pavilions for cookouts.

We have pistol, rifle, trap and archery ranges and offer member a wide spectrum of firearms training including basic instruction, safe handling, advanced training and more. Our newly-expanded chapter house is available to members for meetings, parties and weddings. Members can hike along our trail system or stroll through our chestnut orchard.

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Our Activities

Fishing

Jim Berrier Memorial Lake is a popular place for members to fish. The lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Creel limit for trout is three fish per day per member (includes guests’ catch). Bass and catfish are catch and release only. The lake includes a fishing pier, cookout pavilion and areas for camping.

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Ranges

The IWLA-Rockville Chapter offers a variety of firing ranges and a wide spectrum of firearms training, including basic instruction, safe handling, advanced training and more. For more on our ranges, click here.

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Archery

Archery is said to be a “life sport” – that is – something you can do as a family and enjoy for life. As people get more involved, they can always find a new challenge in the sport. The program is open to both adults and juniors, and both members and non-members.

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Juniors

We want our young people to enjoy and protect the great outdoors. The Izaak Walton League of America – Rockville Chapter offers a robust program of activities that get our juniors outside having fun.

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Conservation

Conservation is at the core of the mission of the Izaak Walton League – Rockville Chapter. We offer a diverse lineup of conservation programs that focus on stream health, flora and fauna and give both adults and young people a chance to enjoy and protect the great outdoors.

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Video

Enjoying the outdoors comes with responsibility. Nobody knows that better than an ‘Ike.’ What’s it like to be an Ike? Watch this Izaak Walton League of America video and find out.

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