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

By Topf Wells Thanks to Nate Nye for an absolutely superb new survey and assessment of the Bear Creek watershed in Sauk and Richland Counties. Probably the key specific finding is that the Class 1, improved section of… Read More

By Topf Wells The next time you venture to Vernon County to fish for trout, turn right and head for LaCrosse County, specifically the Lower LaCrosse River and Halfway Creek watersheds. Kirk Olson just published his assessments of… Read More

By Topf Wells The Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) is the regional planning commission for Dane County. Part of its mission is to share in the study and care of water quality in Dane County. Following the… Read More

By Katherine Ford, Lineworkers Facilitator The Lineworkers are partnering with Gilda’s Club Madison to offer a small group of participants a first fly fishing experience — a gentle introduction to a couple of simple casts, a few weeks… Read More