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Winding Creek Rearing Station

DNR Fisheries Areas

Winding Creek Rearing Station has one 38-acre fish rearing pond that is not open to the public. The rest of the 193 acre property consists of hardwood forest and some grasslands.

Location/Directions

Winding Creek Rearing Station is 2.6 miles southeast of Colby in Marathon County. From State Hwy 13, take County Hwy N east for 2 miles, then south on Maple Road for 1 mile, then east on Blueberry Road for 1/2 mile.

Activities

Angling opportunities

No angling allowed.

Recreational Opportunities

  • Hunting - small game, turkey and deer
  • Trapping
  • Hiking
  • Cross-country skiing (no developed trails)
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Bird watching
  • Pets - dogs must be on a leash April 15 - August 15
  • Berry picking

Objective

The primary objective for the Winding Creek Rearing Station is to raise fish for stocking Wisconsin waters and protect water quality.

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Contacts/Partners

For questions and comments contact:

Fisheries Biologist
Department of Natural Resources
910 Highway 54 E
Black River Falls, WI 54615
715-797-8699