Blog | Minnesota Trout Unlimited

Mousing at night for fall browns

The gear, techniques, and flies you need to get started mousing for brown trout at night in Minnesota.

By Jason Swingen - Gitche Gumee Chapter President, Fly Fishing Guide on August 14, 2026

As Hermantown data center plans move forward, here’s what we know

It's still unclear how much the proposed development could change groundwater recharge to nearby trout streams.

By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on August 11, 2026

We spoke up on neonicotinoids, the insecticides impairing our waters

Minnesota Trout Unlimited submitted comments to Minnesota Department of Agriculture urging stronger regulation of neonicotinoid-treated crop seeds to protect Minnesota's trout streams, groundwater and aquatic ecosystems.

By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on August 11, 2026

Passing down heritage through our Foster the Outdoors mentorship program

Learning to fish is easier when someone shows you the way. Minnesota Trout Unlimited's Foster the Outdoors mentorship program connects young people with volunteer mentors who share their knowledge of fishing and love of the outdoors.

By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on August 10, 2026

Notes from the field: Restoration in motion across Minnesota

Habitat restoration takes years of planning, construction, planting, monitoring and maintenance, along with the commitment of our agency partners, local communities, chapters, volunteers, consultants and contractors.

By Jennifer Biederman - MNTU Habitat Director on August 10, 2026

Sharing our work with people who make it possible

In June, we had the privilege of getting to share one of our favorite stream projects.

By Andee Erickson - MNTU Communications Director on July 15, 2026

Fishing the Hex hatch

Learn how to fish the Hex Hatch in Minnesota. From the biology of the Hexagenia limbata to the gear, and techniques to help you land a late night giant.

By Jason Swingen - Gitche Gumee Chapter President, Fly Fishing Guide on July 15, 2026

Call to action: Speak up for Minnesota streams during neonics comment period

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting public comments on whether the state’s current rules adequately protect our natural resources from the contamination of neonicotinoid-treated seeds.

By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on July 14, 2026

Volunteer spotlight: Twin Cities chapter tackles wild parsnip along trout streams

At first glance, it's easy to mistake wild parsnip for just another prairie wildflower. By mid-June, its broad clusters of bright yellow blooms catch the summer sun and stand shoulder high along roadsides, bike trails and streambanks across much of Minnesota. This flower is one of Minnesota's most problematic invasive...

By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on July 14, 2026

The most impactful way to leave a legacy is the simplest

When most people think about leaving a legacy to heirs and charities, they picture their will deciding who gets what someday. But in reality, for most assets—like retirement accounts, life insurance policies and bank accounts—the first and more powerful document is the beneficiary form. That simple form takes precedence over your...

By Minnesota Trout Unlimited on July 10, 2026