The Lakeshore Chapter of Trout Unlimited is an all-volunteer organization that was founded in 1983 and serves the cold water fisheries of Kewanee, Calumet, Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties. With 200+ members, the LSTU organization has a rich history and is an active leader in the conservation community creating and caring for multi-use resource areas for future generations.
Lakeshore TU is recognized as one of the top conservation organizations in Wisconsin. We are actively involved in habitat restoration of our local trout streams and the public lands that border them. We are actively involved in youth outdoor education, partnering with local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Sheboygan County Conservation Association and Camp Y-Koda to share our love of nature and fishing with the next generation. Finally, our membership enjoys sharing their passion for trout fishing and conservation in monthly get togethers that feature guest speakers, conversation and camaraderie.
Chapter Awards:
2019 Wisconsin State TU Silver Trout Award given to the Top Chapter in Wisconsin
2023 Sheboygan County Conservation Association (SCCA) - Water Conservationists of the Year for 2022
2023 Wisconsin Wildlife Federation - Wisconsin Land Conservationists of the Year
2023 Wisconsin Conservation Congress - Wisconsin Conservation Organization of the Year
Habitat Improvement and cold water conservation:
LSTU works in constant partnership with the Wisconsin DNR and private land owners to maintain and improve the cold-water habitat of Sheboygan County’s Onion River Fishery Area and Streambank Protection Area.
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Lands/FisheriesAreas/4873onionriver.html
LSTU volunteers play a prominent role in habitat improvement and maintenance. We work closely with the fisheries biologist, the forester and other DNR personnel and hold several permits that allow us to work independently on specific improvement projects. In 2023, much of our volunteer work will be directed in two general areas: first, we will repair existing bank covers installed years ago to improve trout habitat and we will reinforce banks that have eroded due to high water events over time. The work will occur upstream of County E. Secondly, we will continue our work on Ben Nutt Creek upstream of the confluence that forms the Onion.
We also conducted a successful Earth Day tree planting along the Onion south of County U. In all 24 people of all ages planted 75 native species trees along both the east and west banks of the Onion. Most of the trees were 5 to 9 ft tall burr and swamp white oak that can live hundreds of years.
Youth Education work:
Sheboygan Falls Outdoor Activity day - Organized by the SCCA and Camp Y-Koda, this free fishing event generally sees over 300 attendees for a day of family outdoor fun and fishing. Lakeshore TU and Aventuron will host a booth featuring fly casting demonstrations.
https://sheboygancountyymca.org/camp-y-koda/event-detail.html?s=297&co_id=103983&v=1
STREAMGirls Camp - In partnership with the Girl Scouts our Chapter is conducting this StreamGirls camp for fifteen 9 - 11 year old girls in June. The camp utilizes the TU STREAM format combined with traditional Girl Scout summer camp activities. Chapter members will serve as volunteer mentors for the STREAM content. The camp is sold out.
Camp Y-Koda - STREAM Camp. LSTU will also co-host a STREAM camp with Camp Y-Koda in August. This Camp is open to boys and girls and is also sold out with fifteen attendees registered.
Trout in the Classroom (TIC) - LSTU sponsors four local school TIC programs. These programs are located in Random Lake, Plymouth, Sheboygan and Fond du Lac. Science classes raise trout from egg stage to fingerlings then release them into the wild. The program lasts much of the school year. Kids learn many lessons about biology and chemistry as they raise the young trout. LSTU volunteers work closely with the teachers and the DNR to organize, deliver and maintain the equipment. We also participate in the release of the trout fingerlings into the wild.
Looking ahead:
We will continue to be focused on cold water conservation, habitat improvement and youth education in 2023. Our monthly habitat improvement workdays will continue to be the second Saturday of every month.
If you have questions or would like more information please call me, Al Wortz at 920 889 1503 or email me at alwortz@gmail.com
Upcoming Events:
May 13th: Habitat Improvement Work Day 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Winooski Dr. Lot, 1/2 mi east of Cnty E, Plymouth, WI - Weather Permitting
May 16th: Chapter Picnic & Elections - 5:30 PM at Whitetail Bowhunters, N7039 Co Rd M, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
Food, fun and a little Chapter business.
June 3rd: Sheboygan Falls Outdoor Activity Day 9:00 am - 3:00 PM - River Park Lagoon, Sheboygan Falls, WI https://sheboygancountyymca.org/camp-y-koda/event-detail.html?s=297&co_id=103983&v=1
June 10th: Habitat Improvement Work Day - 8:00 AM - Winooski Dr. Lot, 1/2 mi east of Cnty E, Plymouth, WI - Weather Permitting
We appreciate all of our sponsors with special recognition to Aventuron for their immense support and Camp Y Koda for the use of their facilities.
LSTU Officers and Board Members:
Here are the leaders of Lakeshore Trout Unlimited:
President: Al Wortz
Vice President: Miles Thompson
Treasurer: Herb Twiss
Secretary: Jeff Yax
Board Member: Chris Clough
Board Member: Larry Doebert
Board Member: Wendy Lutzke
Past President: Myk Hranicka
If you have any questions or are interested in joining us please contact Al Wortz at 920 889 1503
Chapter Awards:
2019 Wisconsin State TU Silver Trout Award given to the Top Chapter in Wisconsin
2023 Sheboygan County Conservation Association (SCCA) - Water Conservationists of the Year for 2022
2023 Wisconsin Wildlife Federation - Wisconsin Land Conservationists of the Year
2023 Wisconsin Conservation Congress - Wisconsin Conservation Organization of the Year
Habitat Improvement and cold water conservation:
LSTU works in constant partnership with the Wisconsin DNR and private land owners to maintain and improve the cold-water habitat of Sheboygan County’s Onion River Fishery Area and Streambank Protection Area.
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Lands/FisheriesAreas/4873onionriver.html
LSTU volunteers play a prominent role in habitat improvement and maintenance. We work closely with the fisheries biologist, the forester and other DNR personnel and hold several permits that allow us to work independently on specific improvement projects. In 2023, much of our volunteer work will be directed in two general areas: first, we will repair existing bank covers installed years ago to improve trout habitat and we will reinforce banks that have eroded due to high water events over time. The work will occur upstream of County E. Secondly, we will continue our work on Ben Nutt Creek upstream of the confluence that forms the Onion.
We also conducted a successful Earth Day tree planting along the Onion south of County U. In all 24 people of all ages planted 75 native species trees along both the east and west banks of the Onion. Most of the trees were 5 to 9 ft tall burr and swamp white oak that can live hundreds of years.
Youth Education work:
Sheboygan Falls Outdoor Activity day - Organized by the SCCA and Camp Y-Koda, this free fishing event generally sees over 300 attendees for a day of family outdoor fun and fishing. Lakeshore TU and Aventuron will host a booth featuring fly casting demonstrations.
https://sheboygancountyymca.org/camp-y-koda/event-detail.html?s=297&co_id=103983&v=1
STREAMGirls Camp - In partnership with the Girl Scouts our Chapter is conducting this StreamGirls camp for fifteen 9 - 11 year old girls in June. The camp utilizes the TU STREAM format combined with traditional Girl Scout summer camp activities. Chapter members will serve as volunteer mentors for the STREAM content. The camp is sold out.
Camp Y-Koda - STREAM Camp. LSTU will also co-host a STREAM camp with Camp Y-Koda in August. This Camp is open to boys and girls and is also sold out with fifteen attendees registered.
Trout in the Classroom (TIC) - LSTU sponsors four local school TIC programs. These programs are located in Random Lake, Plymouth, Sheboygan and Fond du Lac. Science classes raise trout from egg stage to fingerlings then release them into the wild. The program lasts much of the school year. Kids learn many lessons about biology and chemistry as they raise the young trout. LSTU volunteers work closely with the teachers and the DNR to organize, deliver and maintain the equipment. We also participate in the release of the trout fingerlings into the wild.
Looking ahead:
We will continue to be focused on cold water conservation, habitat improvement and youth education in 2023. Our monthly habitat improvement workdays will continue to be the second Saturday of every month.
If you have questions or would like more information please call me, Al Wortz at 920 889 1503 or email me at alwortz@gmail.com
Upcoming Events:
May 13th: Habitat Improvement Work Day 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Winooski Dr. Lot, 1/2 mi east of Cnty E, Plymouth, WI - Weather Permitting
May 16th: Chapter Picnic & Elections - 5:30 PM at Whitetail Bowhunters, N7039 Co Rd M, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
Food, fun and a little Chapter business.
June 3rd: Sheboygan Falls Outdoor Activity Day 9:00 am - 3:00 PM - River Park Lagoon, Sheboygan Falls, WI https://sheboygancountyymca.org/camp-y-koda/event-detail.html?s=297&co_id=103983&v=1
June 10th: Habitat Improvement Work Day - 8:00 AM - Winooski Dr. Lot, 1/2 mi east of Cnty E, Plymouth, WI - Weather Permitting
We appreciate all of our sponsors with special recognition to Aventuron for their immense support and Camp Y Koda for the use of their facilities.
LSTU Officers and Board Members:
Here are the leaders of Lakeshore Trout Unlimited:
President: Al Wortz
Vice President: Miles Thompson
Treasurer: Herb Twiss
Secretary: Jeff Yax
Board Member: Chris Clough
Board Member: Larry Doebert
Board Member: Wendy Lutzke
Past President: Myk Hranicka
If you have any questions or are interested in joining us please contact Al Wortz at 920 889 1503
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Monthly MeetingsThe chapter meets every third Tuesday of the month at Camp YKoda in Sheboygan Falls. We encourage anyone in the area who might have interest in joining to stop by and check us out! |
Work DaysThe chapter meets every second Saturday of the month, weather permitting, for stream brushing, river improvements or any other special projects. |
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