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La Crosse Area Comprehensive Fishery Area

DNR Fisheries Areas

La Crosse Area Comprehensive Fishery Area comprises many small parcels in Monroe, La Crosse, Vernon, and Crawford Counties. Names of properties in Crawford County include portions of Sugar Creek and Copper Creek. Names of properties in La Crosse County include portions of Burns Creek, Larson Coulee Creek, Bostwick Creek, Dutch Creek, and Mormon Creek. Names of properties in Monroe County include portions of Farmer's Valley Creek and Little La Crosse River. Names of properties in Vernon County include Coon Creek, Hornby Creek (Upper and Lower), and Tainter Creek.

Location/Directions

Various locations in Monroe, La Crosse, Vernon, and Crawford Counties.

Activities

Angling opportunities

shore and wading fishing

Recreational Opportunities

  • Hunting
  • Trapping
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Bird watching
  • Berry picking

Objective

The La Crosse Area Comprehensive Fishery Area is managed to protect the public trust, enhance coldwater fishery (game and non-game), and provide outdoor recreational opportunities.

Contacts/Partners

For questions and comments contact:

Senior Fisheries Biologist
Bureau of Fisheries Management
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
3550 Mormon Coulee Rd.
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-799-4920