Welcome to Green Bay Trout Unlimited

Our chapter's challenge and promise:

Take care of the fish and the fishing will take care of itself.

Connecting Communities and Watersheds consists of four interrelated parts: Protect, Reconnect, Restore, and Sustain.

Protect: Intact watersheds are working as nature intended. Often, the best way to help a place is to leave it alone. We advocate for responsible land and water use with lasting protection of trout habitat.

Reconnect: Free flowing, unobstructed river systems and their healthy watersheds benefit trout and people. Allowing fish to migrate for comfort and safety throughout a watershed greatly increases survival. Clean water and healthy ecosystems benefit everyone connected to our rivers.

Restore:The only way to give fish a chance is to reclaim land that is degraded through poor development practices and habitat compromising natural events. Our chapter is committed to raise funds, roll up our sleeves, and get wet restoring habitat.

Sustain: Our work to protect, reconnect and restore will last into the future if we inspire others to continue our work. We're motivated to educate the public and children about the benefits of clean water, healthy communities, and their own well-being though outdoor activities.

The scale of our work continues to expand, but our focus remains the protection of wild and native fish. Together, we are working to ensure that our favorite streams and rivers will still be there: cold, clean and fishable, for the next generation.

Please watch the video below to gain a better understanding of our mission to conserve, protect and restore North America's cold water fisheries and watersheds.

Chapter Meetings

  • Thursday Nights
  • 5:45pm Board of Directors (open to all members)
  • 6:30pm General Membership & Pizza
  • 7:00pm Program
  • MAP
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Dates:
    • June 6
    • Chapter Picnic
    • Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve

Chapter Fishing Trip

Rulland Coulee Creek PicturePlan on the second annual Chapter trout fishing trip which is scheduled from Thursday the 20th to Sunday the 23rd of June. We're headed to southwestern Wisconsin near Viroqua to enjoy some of the finest trout fishing waters in the state. Experienced members will be available to teach those new to the sport. This time of the year promises outstanding fishing with the trout in full splendor, good hatches, and night fishing.

We'll be staying at Kettner's Riverfront Cabins.

Space is limited, so please contact the Chapter to reserve a spot.

Sand Lake Conservation Camp

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Our Chapter provides full sponsorship to students that are attending grades 6, 7, and 8 in the fall.  Sand Lake provides a positive educational outdoor experience for campers. The goals include fostering an appreciation and understanding of nature as well as introducing the youth to a variety of career opportunities in the natural resources and conservation areas.  The camp is located in Marinette County and will be held on June 20-22. Don't dealay as space is limited and registrations are taken on a first-come first-served basis. Camp Info

Passing of Bob Hunt

Bob HuntBorn in Madison, WI on June 3, 1933, Bob attended UW Madison where he received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Zoology. Bob worked for the Department of Natural Resources for 33 years as a biologist specializing in Trout Stream Habitat improvement. He was nationally recognized as an expert in fisheries research and received many awards. He authored a book, Trout Stream Therapy, and many technical publications including one of the most widely-cited publications on stream restoration. His authoritative consultations influenced the strategic direction within the state of Wisconsin as well as nationally and internationally for trout stream habitat improvement. He always credited his career success to the great team of colleagues with whom he felt privileged to work. He was most recently inducted into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame with his brother during a ceremony last April, where he was celebrated as having "contributed more knowledge than anyone else about Wisconsin's 10,000 miles of trout streams and advanced stewardship of them." See his full obituary.

Say Thanks

We appreciate the work of all of our members but wish to thank these for their long-time service to the Chapter and Trout Unlimited as a whole.

garyStoychoffGary Stoychoff began serving the chapter in 1973 as Secretary/Treasurer and continued his faithful duty until this past March, encompassing 40 years of service. That is a lot of newsletters and record keeping. There is no doubt the success and reputation of our chapter were carried on his shoulders. For this, we say THANKS!

If you see Gary on the street or stream, be sure to say thanks, for this chapter is forever indebted and grateful for his service. Expect a humble "your welcome" in return.

kimMcCarthyA member since 1981, Kim McCarthy has shown leadership in words and action as past Chapter president and his recently completed term as State president. Both organizations benefited from his guidance and perspective through the eyes of a devoted conservationist. Although he is taking a well-deserved break from leadership, we know Kim is continuing his work as a recognized voice for the protection of cold-water resource issues.

Please give Kim your thanks but don't try and follow his car slicing through the valleys of Driftless area. Our chapter wishes him Tight Lines! wherever the road leads.

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Work Projects

Contact Lee Meyers:  920 676 9919
  • Saturday June 15th
    • 7am eats; Chute Inn Restaturant
    • 8am crew gathering; MAP
    • 1st S. Branch Oconto River
    • Brush bundle & log placement
    • Cliff Sebero, WIDNR
  • Wednesday July 10th
    • Kids Day with PALS program
    • 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Set up
    • 4:00pm - 7:00pm - Fishing
    • MAP
  • Saturday July 20th
    • 7am breakfast; MAP
    • 8am crew gathering; MAP
    • North Branch Oconto
    • Brush bundles and sediment removal
    • Tom Morris, USFS
  • Saturday August 17th
    • 7am breakfast; MAP
    • 8am crew gathering; MAP
    • Ninemile Creek near Langlade
    • Brush bundles
    • WRTU & Ben Rolling WIDNR

Hornberg Fly Fishing School

Fly Fishing School

  • Frank Hornberg Chapter
  • May 17-19
  • Stevens Point, WI
  • MORE INFO

TU National Mtg

TU National Meeting

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Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co.

  • Supprt Your Local Fly Shop!

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