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DuPage River Cleanup–Naperville, Illinois

Pioneer Park 1212 S Washington Street, Naperville, Illinois

Come out for the Oak Brook TU 2022 Fall DuPage River Cleanup Day--9 a.m. to 12 noon!  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 Street in Naperville. This event is part of [...]

Chapter Meeting

Oak Brook Recreation Center, Central Park West Building 1500 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Speaker: Carl Hueter Topic: Fishing “Henry’s Fork” and other locations in western states: Every angler dreams of someday fishing Idaho's Henry’s Fork, where even the most experienced anglers can be guaranteed a challenge. But novices will also find miles of the lower Henry’s Fork that offer easy, accessible fishing. Carl will discuss his experience fishing the [...]

Trout on Tap

Driftwood Grille 17W648 22nd Street, Suite A, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States

Friends, Lets get together for drinks and/or food on Wednesday evening, December 1, 2022, from about 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Driftwood Grille in Oakbrook. This is an opportunity for long standing members and new members alike to see old friends, make new friends or find a fishing partner. We will sit outside weather permitting [...]

OBTU Holiday Party

Arrowhead Golf Club 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL

Join us for an evening of fellowship, appetizers and drinks at the Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton.   As in past years, festivities to include drawings for door prizes, bucket raffles, silent auctions and more.   Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the holiday season.  Contact Carol Hennessy, event organizer, for more info. [...]

OBTU Chapter Meeting Jan 18, 2023

Oak Brook Recreation Center, Central Park West Building 1500 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Speaker:  Jay Allen, Fly Fishing Guide and Owner of the Muskegon River Inn Topic:  Jay will discuss his experience guiding in Wyoming's Wind River region located about a two hour ride from the Jackson Hole Airport.  Much of the Wind River is within North America's largest native American Reservation.  Fishing within tribal lands requires permits [...]

Chicagoland Fishing, Outdoor & Travel Expo

Visit the Illinois Council of Trout Unlimited booth at the Expo which will be located at the Schaumburg Convention Center from Thursday, Jan 26, thru Sun, Jan 29. Link to the show web site for location, schedule, exhibitor details & advance purchase tickets:    https://chicagoland.sportshows.com/

OBTU Breakfast Club

Juicy-O 2942 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Breakfast Club:   Meet for breakfast on Saturday morning, February 4 2023, from about 8:00 to 9:30 am at the "Juicy-O" breakfast restaurant in Downers Grove.  Provides an informal, small group atmosphere to catch up with your OBTU colleagues.   Also a good opportunity for newer members to get better acquainted, and in-the-loop with what’s going on at [...]

OBTU Chapter Meeting Feb 15, 2023

Oak Brook Recreation Center, Central Park West Building 1500 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Speaker:  Captain Will Winans, Founder & Owner of Big River Fly Fishing, Specializing in Fly Fishing for Small mouth Bass on the Kankakee River  Link to web site:  http://www.bigriverfly.com/ Topic: "Smallmouth Bass, in the heart of their native range"  Guide Will Winans will provide a look at the behavior and nuances of these prolific game [...]

Tinley Park Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo

Visit the Illinois Council of Trout Unlimited booth at the Expo which will be located at the Tinley Park Convention Center from Friday, Feb 17, thru Sun, Feb 19. Link to the show web site for location, schedule, exhibitor details & advance purchase tickets:  tinleyfishexpo.com      

FLY TYING ON TAP / TROUT ON TAP

Driftwood Grille 17W648 22nd Street, Suite A, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States

Fly Tying on Tap: Whether you want to fill your fly box, learn to tie a fly, learn a new tying pattern or join up with friends for a fun evening out, put this event on your calendar. If you would like to learn to tie a fly and do not have any equipment, contact [...]