The Illinois Council of Trout Unlimited will be hosting a show booth. See link to Expo web site for details: https://chicagoland.sportshows.com/

Topic: 'Muskegon River Fly Fishing Opportunities' Jay will discuss Muskegon River multi-species fly fishing opportunities with an emphasis on steelhead. Speaker: Jay Allen, Head Guide and Owner of Muskegon River Inn will speak in person at the Oak Brook Park District (Central Park West Building). Link to Jay Allen's Site:  https://muskegonriverinn.com/ OBTU Fall Steelhead Fishing [...]

Anyone planning to volunteer to help with the youth fly fishing classes this summer should try to attend.  All OBTU members who may want to get involved in chapter Youth Education Programs are welcome to attend.  We will provide orientation for new volunteers, review and discuss programs with the existing volunteers, and look for ways [...]

OBTU will be hosting an information table at the "Earth Awareness Fair" which will be held at the Frankfort Public Library.   This is the fair's 2nd year and the event has at least 27 conservation organizations registered (more that double the 2024 participation).    Exhibitors include a variety of organizations from our local area that are [...]

Topic: Aaron Snell and Ron Barch will "tag team" to discuss Michigan's Coldwater River watershed conservation activities and fishing opportunities. They will be appearing in-person at Central Park West (our normal stomping grounds). Michigan's Coldwater River Conservation & Fishing: Aaron will take the lead on describing the Coldwater River watershed stream improvement work that has [...]

Come out for the Oak Brook TU 2025 Spring DuPage River Cleanup Day from 9 a.m. to 12 noon! (Coffee & donuts served at 8:30am)  Bring your river shoes or waders and join us for a morning of removing debris and litter along the West Branch of the DuPage River from Gartner Road to 75th [...]

The 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back, hitting the road with the very best fly fishing films. Get ready to reel in the excitement with this selection of captivating films, showcasing the very best of fishing for the year ahead. Film details to come. This year the tour visits more than 14 [...]

During the week of April 7 thru 11, OBTU volunteers will be leading and mentoring students in our Trout-in-the-Classroom Schools.  We bring live aquatic bugs into the classroom for close examination and study by the students.   This event is very popular among the students and their teachers.    It is also a highly rewarding experience for [...]

Join Oak Brook Trout Unlimited members for a weekend of fishing, fun, and food in southwest Wisconsin! This trip provides flexibility to plan your own preferred travel schedule and select the lodging of your choice. Some OBTU members will be camping, and others will be staying at motels or other rental properties. While travel and [...]

Speaker: Dale Bowman, Outdoors Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times Topic: Crossing Boundaries and Connecting in Conservation This is a hybrid meeting: You can attend in person at the Central Park West Building in the Oak Brook Park District (see map below) or participate in the meeting remotely by signing on to Zoom. Link to Zoom Meeting:    [...]