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

By Topf Wells The DNR lends a helping hand. The DNR has recently published regional Wadable Trout Stream Reports for wide swaths of SW and NC WI – including counties such as Crawford and Vernon in the SW… Read More

Our friends at the Wisconsin Smallmouth Alliance are holding a fundraising auction of guided fishing trips. It’s a great way to support important conservation efforts … and hook into a whole lot of fun. (Seriously, if you’ve never… Read More

By Topf Wells That would be Justin Haglund, the Maestro of Melancthon. He just released his assessment of the Otter Creek watershed in Iowa County. This is a set of trout streams that many of us overlook. It… Read More

Your chapter needs volunteers to join the fundraising event team, without which we may not be able to host another fun and social event in the Spring of 2024. Also, your board wants to improve the chapter’s communication… Read More

Minutes from SWTU Board of Director meetings can be viewed in this Google Drive. If you have questions on what you read in them, reach out to one of the Board members listed on the last page of each… Read More

The Pokorny easement has been finalized and will be open for fishing at the start of the next season. This is a lovely easement on the upper part of Sawmill Creek (Class 2 trout stream in the NW… Read More