Mountain Bridge Trout Unlimited
Founded in 197 4
The Mountain Bridge Chapter 46 is the original South Carolina chapter of Trout Unlimited founded and headquartered in Greenville in 1974. It was founded by Bob Martin, Jerry Alexander, Larry Vickery and others with the initial effort to facilitate the transfer of private property of Jones Gap to the State of South Carolina - now Jones Gap State Park. A few years later, MBTU members helped to start the Saluda River Chapter in Columbia, SC, and later, the Chattooga River Chapter in Clemson, SC. These three chapters, along with at-large members in the lower and coastal regions, make up the South Carolina Trout Unlimited State Council and comprise over 1,600 members.
Our MBTU chapter currently has over 450 members primarily from upstate South Carolina’s greater Greenville-Spartanburg area and extending over to the Rock Hill area. Our members cover all adult ages, are both male and female, and come from all walks of life, socio-economic status, and interests.
We all share the same passion to preserve, protect and restore cold water fisheries and to spend time together fly fishing for trout in those cold rivers and streams of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and beyond. We meet monthly featuring a speaker with specific expertise and experience on various areas of our interests in trout and trout fishing, conservation, and community service.
What’s next in 2026…
Conservation projects typically refer to the initiatives of the Mountain Bridge Chapter of Trout Unlimited (MBTU), based in upstate South Carolina. Their primary mission is to conserve, protect, and restore trout fisheries and their watersheds in South Carolina and parts of North Carolina.
We are working on starting our Social Nights again, planning weekend fly fishing outings, and fly tying classes. We have chapter outings at popular regional fishing streams, along with other scheduled conservation activities. At the end of the day, we all enjoy fly fishing so as a member of MBTU it’s important to us to always ensure with all the volunteer work and community involvement, we find time to get out on the river.
We are located within the Piedmont region of South Carolina, in the amazing city of Greenville.
Greenville, South Carolina, is an absolute gem that perfectly balances small-town charm with big-city energy, making it one of the most exciting destinations in the Southeast. At its heart is a vibrant, award-winning downtown featuring the stunning Falls Park on the Reedy, where a massive waterfall cascades right through the city center under the iconic, pedestrian-only Liberty Bridge. Foodies will find themselves in paradise with a booming culinary scene that includes everything from James Beard-nominated restaurants to the massive Fall for Greenville food and music festival.
For those who crave the outdoors, the 22-mile Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail offers a scenic route for cyclists and walkers, while the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains provide endless hiking and adventure. Between its world-class arts scene, friendly "Southern hospitality," and a constant buzz of festivals and live music, Greenville truly offers an unforgettable experience for anyone lucky enough to visit or call it home.
Our official mailing address:
Mountain Bridge Chapter #46 of Trout Unlimited
P.O. Box 24152
Greenville, SC 29616
