Welcome to Headwaters Trout Unlimited

SERVING NORTHEASTERN MICHIGAN TROUT SINCE 1978

The mission of Headwaters Trout Unlimited is to conserve, protect and restore northeastern Michigan’s cold-water fisheries through conservation, education and outreach activities.

The Headwaters Chapter was first founded in 1978, by avid trout-fishermen from the Gaylord area: Fred Snook, Dave Smethurst, Earl Kimble, Joe Comella, Stephen Swan, Jack Walling, Jerry Zeneberg, Roger Greve, Bill Karnes, Dr. Sibley Hoobler, and John Smith from Michigan TU.

From those beginnings in the late 1970’s, the Headwaters Chapter has grown to encompass five Northeast Lower Michigan counties: Otsego, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Alpena, and Montmorency.

There are more than 630 miles of “Blue Ribbon” trout streams that begin in our region. More than that, there are many rivers, streams, and tributaries that do not have this designation, but are beautiful places to fish for trout.

If you would like to contact us, either use the email channel set up under the “Contact Us” tab above, or send mail to: Headwaters Trout Unlimited, P.O. Box 1873, Gaylord, MI 49734.

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