Here is an excellent article on the brown trout removal project on Maple Dale Creek to bolster brook trout. (PDF) Dane County Waters Survey: The Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership is partnering with the University of Wisconsin Extension… Read More

With sadness, we report the passing of Jim Kanvik, who served on the SWTU Board, organized immense bucket raffles that helped raise tens of thousands for the resource, played a key role in the celebrated Gordon Creek project… Read More

Please, please read this DNR press release. The whirling disease parasite has been found in Langlade County. This parasite does not always cause the disease but the DNR needs us to report any trout – in this part… Read More

Sara Elaine Johnson of Salem, Oregon, died on February 3, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Good friends were holding her hands on the final stretch of her life journey. Sara was born on the South Pacific… Read More

A committed conservationist and highly skilled administrator, the people and natural resources of Wisconsin are better for Jim’s decades of exemplary service. As stated in his obituary: In 1974, Jim joined the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as… Read More

Nate Nye, the DNR Fish Biologist for Columbia and Sauk Counties, just published his assessment of the Honey and Wilson Creed watersheds. You really, really want to read this one. It’s thorough and thoughtful. Some of the news… Read More

This spring could see an epic cicada hatch, which may lead to some epic fishing! This article from Scientific Angler covers the topic quite well for those interested in tying, fishing or historical etymological events.

Our veterans fly tying program is starting back up Wednesday, February, 7, at 5:30 p.m. at VFW Post 1318 (2740 Ski Lane, Madison). Brood X is the first fly of 2024! There is never any cost, and we’ll… Read More