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 about Honey Creek is that some of the improved and eased sections of the stream have high numbers of trout. Have you heard of Wilson Creek? Not me. Nate might arouse your interest with the news that Wilson Creek has a thriving population of wild brook trout with great growth rates. No public access so if you fish it, you’ll have to have landowner permission or be careful in exercising your Public Trust rights. Nate’s report has some great recommendations, one of which is to give the DNR authority to pursue easements along Wilson Creek for fishing access and habitat protection and improvement

And speaking of the DNR … remember that it’s time to renew your fishing license (and trout stamp!) for another year.

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.