As the temperature of the Wolf River rises, the trout move into the colder tributaries. One of the main ones is the Evergreen River (Creek) in Langlade County which we fished today.
Read more about " 2014-Aug-1 Evergreen Fishing Trip ".
Our 3rd work project of the summer on July 19th, 2014 was on the upper North Branch Oconto River where we bundled brush, narrowed channels and reconstructed banks. This 500 foot section that we improved was upstream of prior years work.
Read more about " 2014-Jul-19 North Branch Oconto ".
For the 23rd year, Green Bay Trout Unlimited participated in the sponsoring the Kids Fishing Event at the Izaak Walton Environmental Center ponds and shelter. Around 70 kids showed up this year !
Read more about " 2014-Jul-9 Kids Fishing Day ".
On June 21st, Green Bay Trout Unlimited's 2nd work project of the year was on Spring Creek feeding the Wolf. Three TU Chapters and the WDNR worked Saturday morning on improvements.
Read more about " 2014-Jun-21 Spring Creek ".
On June 4th, the WDNR launched " the Dredge " into Hemlock Spring Pond. These ponds were created by the last glacier and the original ponds were much deeper and colder.
Read more about " 2014-Jun-4 Dredging of Hemlock Springs ".
On May 17th, 2014, GBTU members embarked on the first work project of the year and cleaned up the Trout Educational Trail across from the NEW Zoo.
Read more about " 2014-May-17 Trout Trail Cleanup ".
On March 1st and 2nd, GBTU and Cabela's teamed up to hold a fly tying clinic. TU members that helped with the instruction included Paul Kruse, Winston Ostrow, Linn Beck, Bob Obma, Randy Rake, Adrian Meseberg and Mike Renish.
Read more about " 2014-Mar-1 Cabelas Community Outreach ".
About 40 people attended our awards banquet in December at the Graystone Alehouse in De Pere to enjoy an evening of fun, entertainment and appreciation.
Read more about " 2013-Dec-5 Awards Banquet ".
On August 17th, over 35 Trout Unlimited members converged on Ninemile Creek, a tributary of the Wolf River, to clear heavy cover of tag Alders, bundle that brush, and place those bundles to narrow stream channel, increase flow and scour channel itself.
Read more about " 2013-Aug-17 Ninemile Creek ".
On July 20th, 15 workers ventured to the upper North Branch of the Oconto River to continue work from two years prior with Tom Moris of the U.S. Forest Service. Brush bundles and woody trout covers were installed.
Read more about " 2013-Jul-20 N. Branch Oconto ".
Green Bay Trout Unlimited, Brown County Social Services and the Izaak Walton League arrange for children to enjoy a day of fishing in a relaxing natural environment away from the stress of daily life.
Read more about " 2013-Jul-10 Kids Fishing Day ".
On June 15th 2013, the Chapter finished stream rock placement began in May. The rock repaired old trout habitat bank cover structures which GBTU helped install ~1981.
Read more about " 2013-Jun-15 1st S. Branch Oconto ".
On May 18th 2013, members from Green Bay and the Oconto River Chapters lead by WI DNR trout habitat expert Cliff Sebero and biologist Chip Long worked on repairing 30 year old habitat structures. In total, 30,000 pounds of rock were placed over a 3-hour period with four refurbished bank covers.
Read more about " 2013-May-18 1st S. Branch Oconto ".
On May 8th 2013, chapter members assisted the DNR in floy-tagging 1,000 brown trout that ranged from 10-16 inches in length. The tagged fish were then released into the lower Oconto river.
Read more about " 2013-May-8 Floy Tagging ".