Fantastic speaker and topic + Elections for our April 14, 2026 Chapter Gathering SWTU is honored to welcome Jason Freund as our featured speaker for the spring (that’s him, snorkeling in a stream!). Few WI trout conservationists and… Read More
By Topf Wells and Dyan Lesnik Jim Hess organized a grand opening to the SWTU workday season. The morning was chilly but sunny with mild breezes. The work site was a Dane County easement on Pleasant Valley Creek… Read More
Yes, there’s trout in the Upper Yahara River! The DNR has determined that the trout population in the Upper Yahara River, as it flows through De Forest, is healthy enough to be classified as a trout stream. With… Read More
We at SWTU received this message from our friends at Coulee Region TU (which is coincidentally the source of our featured speaker in April). It’s an amazing part of the state and we hope you can help them… Read More
SWTU is looking for members who frequently attend work days and other chapter activities to learn some First Aid and Emergency Care. SWTU is offering an Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification training with life threatening bleeding tourniquet application, Taught… Read More
Friday, May 1, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. Castle Rock Ridge | 15040 Shemak Rd., Muscoda, WI The Nohr Chapter of TU is an outstanding partner of ours and improves many of the waters SWTU members like to fish…. Read More
Each spring, we hold our Riversmith Fly Casting Clinic (named after Jeff Smith, who was the driving force behind this event for many years). The clinic is free and available to anyone interested in learning how to cast… Read More
By Dyan Lesnik Veterans on the Fly meets most Wednesday’s at The V (VFW Post 1318, 2740 Ski Ln, Fitchburg). Fly tying starts around 5:30 but come early and have dinner at the VFW grill. We do a… Read More
Our only fundraiser of the year: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The Meicher Madness Auction was SWTU’s traditional start to the fishing season: an excuse to comb through the gear, donate stuff, buy the cool stuff for the new… Read More
April 14, 2026. Jason Freund will be our featured speaker of the year. He is an expert angler, tyer, historian and scientist. His blogs are fun, his skill and knowledge impressive, and he is one of Wisconsin TU’s… Read More
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Posted: April 6, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Coulee Region Fish Science and Chapter Elections
Fantastic speaker and topic + Elections for our April 14, 2026 Chapter Gathering SWTU is honored to welcome Jason Freund as our featured speaker for the spring (that’s him, snorkeling in a stream!). Few WI trout conservationists and… Read More
Fantastic Start to Spring 2026 Workdays
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Last Updated: April 6, 2026 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells and Dyan Lesnik Jim Hess organized a grand opening to the SWTU workday season. The morning was chilly but sunny with mild breezes. The work site was a Dane County easement on Pleasant Valley Creek… Read More
Yahara River Workday: Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Posted: April 6, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Yes, there’s trout in the Upper Yahara River! The DNR has determined that the trout population in the Upper Yahara River, as it flows through De Forest, is healthy enough to be classified as a trout stream. With… Read More
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Last Updated: April 7, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Please consider volunteering with Coulee Region TU!
We at SWTU received this message from our friends at Coulee Region TU (which is coincidentally the source of our featured speaker in April). It’s an amazing part of the state and we hope you can help them… Read More
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Posted: April 6, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Do you attend a lot of work days or other SWTU activities?
SWTU is looking for members who frequently attend work days and other chapter activities to learn some First Aid and Emergency Care. SWTU is offering an Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification training with life threatening bleeding tourniquet application, Taught… Read More
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Posted: April 6, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Attend the TU Nohr Chapter Banquet
Friday, May 1, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. Castle Rock Ridge | 15040 Shemak Rd., Muscoda, WI The Nohr Chapter of TU is an outstanding partner of ours and improves many of the waters SWTU members like to fish…. Read More
Riversmith Casting Clinic: 2026
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Last Updated: April 17, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Each spring, we hold our Riversmith Fly Casting Clinic (named after Jeff Smith, who was the driving force behind this event for many years). The clinic is free and available to anyone interested in learning how to cast… Read More
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Last Updated: April 6, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Vets on the Fly Activities
By Dyan Lesnik Veterans on the Fly meets most Wednesday’s at The V (VFW Post 1318, 2740 Ski Ln, Fitchburg). Fly tying starts around 5:30 but come early and have dinner at the VFW grill. We do a… Read More
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Last Updated: March 2, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Meicher Madness Auction Returns to March Meeting
Our only fundraiser of the year: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The Meicher Madness Auction was SWTU’s traditional start to the fishing season: an excuse to comb through the gear, donate stuff, buy the cool stuff for the new… Read More
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Last Updated: March 3, 2026 by Drew Kasel
Looking Ahead to Our April 2026 Gathering and Chapter Elections
April 14, 2026. Jason Freund will be our featured speaker of the year. He is an expert angler, tyer, historian and scientist. His blogs are fun, his skill and knowledge impressive, and he is one of Wisconsin TU’s… Read More
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