A great crowd at the February 2026 meeting enjoyed a fabulous presentation by Kasey Yallay, one of the DNR fish biologists in the northern part of the Driftless Area on some of the best watersheds in that area… Read More

By Topf Wells, SWTU President The Southern Wisconsin Chapter of Trout Unlimited lost an energetic and effective Board Member and longtime member and supporter when Ray Venn died suddenly on February 16. Please use this link to read… Read More

[ Copy of email to all Chapter Members ] The Meicher Madness Auction is coming up fast-fast-fast on Tuesday, March 10 at Schwoegler Lanes. There are dozens of reasons to be excited about it … and in this… Read More

By Topf Wells Throughout ’25 we mourned the loss of great SWTU members and leaders. Alas, 2026 starts with more losses; this time of great allies of trout, trout streams and conservation – Herb Schraepher and Jim Sime. 

By Topf Wells The Ice Age Trail Alliance and Dane County just announced the purchase of about 100 acres of land just west of Cross Plains. The purchase means the Trail will be moved off roads and cross… Read More

By Topf Wells, SWTU President Sue was a dedicated and important member and leader of SWTU. She served admirably as our President around 2004-2006. She was a cool head and steady hand. She was welcoming and always brought… Read More

Just before publication, we learned of this December 13, 2025 event honoring Chuck Bayuk and wanted to share.

Fritz was an active member and leader in SWTU for decades. He was a skilled angler, fly tyer, and a renowned woodworker. In addition to his talents and accomplishments, Fritz was a most welcome presence at our meetings…. Read More

By Topf Wells New reports at the DNR trout stream survey site for Sheboygan County features Nichols Creek and Onion Creek. The former is a high quality trib of the Milwaukee River; the latter has received the persistent… Read More