
Wild Rivers TU Chapter is a non-profit organization, and we cover a seven-county area in northwestern Wisconsin: Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Burnett, Washburn, and Sawyer Counties. We are the stewards for 2,126 miles of Class I, II & III trout streams across Northwest Wisconsin, including the Upper Namekagon River, Bois Brule River, Clam River, White River and many other creeks and streams. We also support the Lake Superior south shore tributaries for steelhead, salmon, lake run brown trout and coaster brook trout.
Our core mission is to help conserve, protect, and restore our cold water watersheds in northwest Wisconsin. It is not just about trout, although they matter greatly. Wild Rivers Trout Unlimited Chapter members work hard to implement conservation stream habitat projects to restore and protect our precious cold water streams and rivers. We also work to help protect and preserve our wild native brook trout so they can thrive into the future.

Wild Rivers TU Chapter has been awarded an Embrace A Stream grant for Mosquito Brook in Sawyer County. Learn more…

Wild Rivers TU Chapter has Adopted the White River State Fishery Area in Bayfield County and the Clam River State Fishery Area in Burnett County. Learn more…

Be sure to check out Wild Rivers TU Chapter YouTube Channel. We have been uploading a lot of great video content about our cold water trout stream fisheries and stream habitat work.
WRTU Chapter Upcoming Workdays
June 4, 2025 (Wednesday)
Tree Planting – White River State Fishery Area Tree planting along the South Fork of the White River State Fishery Area.
Meet at DNR gate at west end of Rocky Run Road at 9:00 am.
For question or to volunteer email John Simonson (john@wiflyfisher.com)
June 7, 2025 (Saturday)
Kids Fishing Day at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
Volunteers meet at Visitor Center at 8:15 am
For question or to volunteer email John Simonson (john@wiflyfisher.com)
June 24 & 25, 2025
Workdays in Clam River State Fishery Area
Meet at DNR parking lot on Heart Lake Road at 9:00 am each day.
Bring wade, rubber boots and gloves
For questions email Ken Benoit (troutster80@gmail.com)
July 7 & 8, 2025
Workdays on the Marengo River
Meet at the Lincoln County Forest Trailhead at 9:00 am
For questions or to volunteer contact Mark Dryer (mnpdryer@cheqnet.net)