Blue River
DNR Fisheries Areas
Blue River is a class 2 trout stream in Grant and Iowa Counties near the Snow Bottoms Natural Area. The Blue River is specifically named and codified as an Exceptional Resource Waters (ERW).
Location/Directions
The Blue River lands start at the junction with Castle Rock Creek (aka Fennimore Fork of Blue River) in Grant County (T 8N, R 1W, section 29) and proceed upstream to headwater springs in Iowa County (T 6N, R 1E, section 22).
Activities
Angling opportunities
Shore trout fishing.
Recreational Opportunities
The fishing easement areas are basically restricted to fishing and associated activities only; the fee title lands may be used as shown below:
- Hunting - deer, turkey, small game, & waterfowl
- Trapping
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
- Fishing - trout fishing with special regulations
- Bird watching
- Pets
- Berry picking
Objective
The Blue River Fishery Area is managed to provide high-quality scenic trout fishing opportunities, protect adjacent uplands for scenic amenities associated with fishing, hunting, and other compatible upland outdoor recreational uses, and protect the Snow Bottom Natural Area.
Contacts/Partners
For questions and comments, contact:
Fisheries Biologist
Department of Natural Resources
1500 N Johns Street
Dodgeville WI 53533
608-574-2604