It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Wolf River TU Chapter President Chuck Valliere. Chuck was a constant, friendly presence at trout events and gave a great deal of his time, energy and expertise to… Read More
By Topf Wells Justin Haugland, Senior DNR Fisheries Biologist, has published an interesting report on the Pine River in Richland and Vernon Counties. My takeaways from Justin’s assessment: Wow. This is a big watershed with lots of streams. Justin and his… Read More
By Topf Wells I was preparing to fish my favorite stretch of my favorite Columbia County trout stream but demurred when I reached the creek. What happened, I wondered. Where I was used to stepping onto a nice… Read More
By Andy Morton The annual Cross Plains Lions Club “Trout Days” celebration along Black Earth Creek in Zander Park was a real team event. The Black Earth Creek Watershed Association (BECWA), Capitol Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC), Groundswell… Read More
By John Freeborg A wonderful crowd of about 150 people enjoyed the 2nd annual SWTU Spring Fair Fundraiser on Sat 4/22. The event was held at the East Side Club on Lake Monona and featured a wonderful variety of… Read More
By Topf Wells/ April 29, 2023, Workday Report The workday on Sawmill began with blustery weather that gave way to lustrous work, food, fun, and, soon, a new place to fish. We worked on almost a new easement… Read More
By Don Golembiewski Nominations are now being accepted for positions on the SWTU Board of Directors. Our volunteers make a huge difference for our members, our resource and our community. We are looking for a President and two… Read More
Our good friends at the Nohr Chapter invite you to their banquet! Learn more at https://nohrtu.com/news/. (Seems like a good plan to go fishing and then finish the day at the banquet.)
By Topf Wells SWTU joins the creek in thanking Dane County for two steps to preserve the creek and improve it for trout and those of us who pursue them.
By Topf Wells CREEL CENSUS. Tim Parks, the DNR fish biologist for Grant and Lafayette Counties and the lower Wisconsin River, and his staff will conduct a creel survey on the Big Green River April 1 to June… Read More
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Posted: July 25, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Chuck Valliere Passes – TU Leader and Friend to Veterans
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Wolf River TU Chapter President Chuck Valliere. Chuck was a constant, friendly presence at trout events and gave a great deal of his time, energy and expertise to… Read More
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Last Updated: July 25, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Pine River Assessment Raises Eyebrows
By Topf Wells Justin Haugland, Senior DNR Fisheries Biologist, has published an interesting report on the Pine River in Richland and Vernon Counties. My takeaways from Justin’s assessment: Wow. This is a big watershed with lots of streams. Justin and his… Read More
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Posted: July 25, 2023 by Drew Kasel
I Didn’t Know a Drought Could Do This
By Topf Wells I was preparing to fish my favorite stretch of my favorite Columbia County trout stream but demurred when I reached the creek. What happened, I wondered. Where I was used to stepping onto a nice… Read More
Trout Days Celebration 2023—Zander Park in Cross Plains
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Last Updated: June 8, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By Andy Morton The annual Cross Plains Lions Club “Trout Days” celebration along Black Earth Creek in Zander Park was a real team event. The Black Earth Creek Watershed Association (BECWA), Capitol Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC), Groundswell… Read More
A Successful Spring Fair!! It’s on track to raise $15,000+
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Last Updated: May 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By John Freeborg A wonderful crowd of about 150 people enjoyed the 2nd annual SWTU Spring Fair Fundraiser on Sat 4/22. The event was held at the East Side Club on Lake Monona and featured a wonderful variety of… Read More
Bluster and Luster: Sawyers and Stacking on Sawmill
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Last Updated: May 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells/ April 29, 2023, Workday Report The workday on Sawmill began with blustery weather that gave way to lustrous work, food, fun, and, soon, a new place to fish. We worked on almost a new easement… Read More
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Last Updated: April 5, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Make a Difference and Some New Friends – Join Our Board
By Don Golembiewski Nominations are now being accepted for positions on the SWTU Board of Directors. Our volunteers make a huge difference for our members, our resource and our community. We are looking for a President and two… Read More
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Posted: April 5, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Nohr TU Chapter Annual Banquet – Friday, May 5 in Muscoda
Our good friends at the Nohr Chapter invite you to their banquet! Learn more at https://nohrtu.com/news/. (Seems like a good plan to go fishing and then finish the day at the banquet.)
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Posted: April 5, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Black Earth Creek to Dane County: Thank You
By Topf Wells SWTU joins the creek in thanking Dane County for two steps to preserve the creek and improve it for trout and those of us who pursue them.
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Last Updated: April 5, 2023 by Drew Kasel
News From Another Great Biologist
By Topf Wells CREEL CENSUS. Tim Parks, the DNR fish biologist for Grant and Lafayette Counties and the lower Wisconsin River, and his staff will conduct a creel survey on the Big Green River April 1 to June… Read More
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