Planning Your Coulee Region Trip
Spring Creek Trout
"Bob's knowledge of the streams and fish is unsurpassed. His ability to recognize and correct presentation errors is uncanny. I spent a very enjoyable two days, and learned more about trout than I had in the previous six years of going it alone."
"...a very valuable experience. Do yourself a favor, and book a trip with Silver Doctor Fly Fishing."
Harold H.-Chicago,IL
 The Coulee Region of Southwestern Wisconsin lies in the so-called "Driftless Area", untouched by the glaciers. Limestone bluffs overlook narrow valleys. Mixed hardwoods shade the creeks in the valley bottoms, cooling the water, and slowing runoff. The Wisconsin D.N.R. and local sports clubs have done habitat improvement work on hundreds of miles of streams, stabilizing banks and creating permanant cover. Fish populations have increased to levels rivalling the famous western streams. Public access is assured on these improved waters, which are an easy two hour drive from Madison, via U.S.14.
 Snow melt and rain percolate through hundred's of feet of soil, emerging as cold, clear springs, rich in dissolved Calcium Carbonate. These streams are true limestone spring creeks, just like those found in England and Pennsylvania. The hard water promotes abundant weed growth, and supports incredible populations of aquatic insects and crustaceans; food and cover for the wild browns and brookies.
Accomodations
Camping
West Fork Club-Avalanche(608)634-2303
Westby Rod and Gun Club-Westby(608)634-4314
Motels
Midway Motel-Viroqua(608)637-2929
Old Towne Motel-Westby(608)634-2111
Super 8 Motel-Viroqua(800)800-8000
Cabins
West Fork Club-Avalanche(608)634-2303
Rocking K Farms-Coon Valley(608)452-3678
Kickapoo Cottage-Avalanche(608)634-4134
Coulee Cabins-Coon Valley(608)452-3007
Bed and Breakfasts
Trillium Farms-LaFarge(608)625-4492
The Hobbit-Viola(608)627-1461
Restaurants
The Viking Inn-Viroqua(608)637-7398
Stockman's-Coon Valley(608)452-3181
Nate's Supper Club-Viroqua(608)637-7660
Old Towne Inn-Westby(608)634-3991
Kickapoo Inn-Readstown(608)634-2111
Michael's Pub-Gays Mills(608)735-4801
Tackle etc.
 Rods rated for 3wt.-6wt. lines are recommended. Accurate casting is necessary; cover can be thick, so shorter rods work well, however there are many open areas where the beginner can fish without fear of tangles. Boots, raingear, polarized glasses, and the other "goodies" fly fishers stuff in their vests should be brought along. See the hatch chart for patterns.
 The 1999 inland trout season will open on March 1, and run through September 30. Complete regulations, including color-coded maps can be accessed through the link below. Fishing licenses and trout stamps are available at the Avalanche General Store and at WalMart in Viroqua. A selection of local flies is also available at the Avalanche Store.
 Due to committments on the steelhead rivers, Silver Doctor Fly Fishing Service won't begin guiding the Coulee Region until May 8, 1999.
1999 Trout Reg's
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