Wisconsin Driftless Outing
September 29 - October 3
$500
Sep 29, 2024 – Oct 3, 2024 (5 nights)
Join us for fishing the renowned “driftless area” in western Wisconsin, approximately a 500 mile driving distance from our metro Detroit area. There are 13,000 miles of streams and creeks in the near vicinity of Viroqua, Wisconsin, offering easy wading, an abundance of native trout, and a scenic beauty that would be a photographer’s delight.
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Location:
The Driftless area refers to about 24,000 sq. miles capturing SW Wisconsin, SE Minnesota, NE Iowa, and NW Illinois. It is an area that was untouched by glacier flows that occurred thousands of years ago. It’s a topography characterized by steeply forested hills, deeply carved river valleys, spring fed waterfalls, and some of the coldest trout streams in the country. The area is not the recipient of the leveling and the typical glacier deposits (salt, clay, sand , gravel, boulders, etc.) known as “drift”…….hence the name “driftless.” An estimated 85% of the driftless area resides in Wisconsin. The central hub of the fly fishing activity lies in the vicinity of the town of Viroqua – the “Grayling” of Wisconsin.
Dates:
Sunday Sep 29, 2024 thru Thurs Oct 3. Departing Friday, Oct 4. (5 nights lodging)
Lodging:
NatureNooks Retreat (www.naturenooksretreat.com)
Located about 9 miles east of Viroqua, on the West Fork of the Kickapoo River. Visit the website for a visual of the property and its amenities. Cost per person per night could vary from $50 – $70 depending on total attendees.
Transportation:
Driving distance is approximately 500 miles from metro Detroit.
Meals
Breakfasts will be provided each morning and brown bag lunches made available daily. In addition, two dinner meals will be planned. Plan to eat out for dinners on the remaining days.
Guides
Guides (for at least a day) are encouraged and will be at your own expense. Rates are published at www.driftlessangler.com
Trip Budget:
Make checks payable to MFFC.
Boarding (5 nights lodging at Nature Nooks Retreat): $350 max (no taxes).
Food (5 breakfasts, 4 brown bag lunches, 2 dinners): $150 est.
TOTAL: $500
Additional costs to be incurred include: Guide service, misc. meals, Wisconsin fishing license ($27.50 for first time out of state buyers), transportation costs (gas and toll charges).
Action Needed:
A deposit of $100 payable to the Michigan Fly Fishing Club will secure your spot for the outing. Checks should be submitted to Jerry Deputat, trip coordinator. As of now, the trip will be limited to 12 members. Additional accommodations will be explored for those on the waiting list. We need early commitments to secure the lodging. Informational meetings will be planned once a trip roster is completed.
Club Contact:
Jerry Deputat 9250 N. Rushton Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178
(248)798-3089