onWater Blog

Where We Stand on Roadless Areas

onWater joined 72 guides, shops, and gear makers asking the Forest Service to keep protections on 45 million acres of roadless national forest.

A Simple Photo Can Now Support The Future of Our Trout Fisheries

onWater Fish, Trout Unlimited, USGS, and Conservation X Labs (previously WildMe) are officially launching TroutSpotter, a groundbreaking program that uses artificial intelligence to transform how anglers contribute to fisheries science and conservation.

Troutspotter and AI with Trout Unlimited

Discover how AI and Trout Unlimited are helping to preserve and protect trout

onWater Fish and Project Big Wood Launch EcoWatch Mobile Integration to Empower River Stewards

onWater Fish and Project Big Wood have launched a mobile EcoWatch integration, to easily submit real-time Big Wood River ecological observations.

onWater Launching California Trout Project Locator to Connect Anglers with Conservation Efforts Across the Golden State

Discover onWater’s new California Trout Project Locator map layer—now live in the onWater app—to explore 60+ CalTrout conservation projects and connect with river restoration efforts across California.

onWater to Launch Exclusive ‘Science on the Fly Conservation Observation Tool’ to Streamline Community Science

onWater and Science on the Fly have launched an exclusive in-app Conservation Observation Tool to help volunteer anglers log real-time environmental data and support watershed restoration through tech-enabled community science.

onWater Supports Collegiate Conservation Efforts with TU Costa 5 Rivers Club Locator

Connecting Anglers to America's Private Lands: onWater Partners with LandTrust to Expand Fishing Access

‍New partnership enables anglers to explore exclusive fishing opportunities on private lands through the onWater app, supporting stewardship, rural communities, and sustainable land management.

Empowering Anglers: onWater Fish and California Trout Forge Partnership to Support Fish Migration and a Brighter Future for Rivers

First Salmon in Over a Century Returns to Klamath River After Dam Removal

First Salmon in Over a Century Returns to Klamath River After Dam Removal

Help Protect the Battenkill River with Trout Unlimited's Home Rivers Initiative

Protect the Battenkill River with Trout Unilimite's Home Rivers Initiative

Follow the Bubbles to Find More Fish. Hints from the Flylab

Discover more ways to catch more fish by looking for clues

Get Involved Today: New York State Trout Unlimited and Owego Creek

Help restore and protect Owego Creek in New York

Citizen Scientist Spotlight: Science on the Fly Volunteer Andrea Norton

Science on the fly citizen science spotlight

Celebrate Coastal Cleanup Day with CalTrout in Los Angeles Saturday, September 21

Come together to help clean up southern California coastal waters

5 Top Flies for Fall Fishing For Trout in California

Five top flies for fall fly fishing for trout in California

Find Local Trout Unlimited Chapters and Events with onWater's Find a TU Chapter Layer

Find local Trout Unlimited Chapters and Events with onWater Fish's NEW layer

7 Ways You Can Help with Citizen Science and Crowdsourcing

7 Ways you can help with Citizen Science

onWater Fish’s Newly Launched C.A.T.C.H Project, Empowering Community Science in Recreational Angling

Fishing measuring tool changes the world of fly fishing for the better

onWater Fish Supports Denver's Trout Unlimited Carp Slam AND the In-App Species Layer Helps You Find More Carp

All donations to Carp Slam help the Denver South Platte and Trout in the Classroom

Supporting Mental Health and Fly Fishing: Join The Webinar with Fighting the Good Fight

We are proud to partner with Fighting the Good Fight to help raise Mental Health Awareness

Warriors and Quiet Waters Taste Fest September 6

Warrios and Quiet Waters Taste Fest is This Week

Was This Summer Too Hot for Trout? Why Some Anglers Are Re-Thinking Trout Fishing

Other species to fish for than trout

California's Golden Trout Benefit from TU's Hard Work

California's golden trout benefit from hard work of conservationists

Eight Great Reasons You Should Learn to Fly Fish

Seven Reasons You Should Learn to Fly Fish

Klamath Dam Removal Update: Almost Complete

Update on the Klamath Dam Removal

WIN Guided Fishing, Reels, and More in the Fly Fishers International Sweepstakes

Sign up today and register today for the Fly Fishers International Sweepstakes

Great News for Anglers: Public Fishing Access Expanded on National Wildlife Refuges for a Variety of Species

Anglers now get more access to public waterways for fishing

Grayling Education and onWater Team Up to Help Citizen Science

Grayling need our help and the best way to protect them is to get involved

Bipartisan Good Samaritan Legislation Passes, Greenlighting Cleanup of Toxic Abandoned Mines

Trout Unlimited's Crucial Work to Help Clean Up Abandoned Mines Finally Passes with Bi-Partisan Support

Citizen Science in Action to Protect Pacific Salmon: Be a Salmon Spawning Surveyor

Washington council of trout unlimited

Migratory Fish in New England are Getting a Boost with the Connecticut River Migratory Fish Restoration Cooperative

Connecticut River Migratory Fish Restoration Cooperative Need Suppprt

Give Em a Rest: Know When and Where to Fish and When to Give Them a Break

Know When and Where to Fish and When to Give Them a Break

Good News for Coastal Rivers as NOAA Grant Helps Protect Salmon and Steelhead in Oregon's Watersheds

Conservation projects get funding for the projects in the Nehalem, Siletz, Siuslaw, Coos, and Coquille watersheds.

Trout Unlimited's Project Finder Helps You Get Involved with Local Conservation Projects

Use Trout Unlimited's Project Finder to Find Conservation Projects Near You

Keep Fish Wet This Summer: Take the Pledge

No Fish Dry July Asks Anglers to Take the Pledge and Keep Fish Wet This Summer

Take Action to Remove the Lower Snake River Dams

Tell congress to remove the lower snake river dams

Help Trout Unlimited Support Permanent Protections for the Owyhee Canyonlands

Join Trout Unlimited to Help Get Permanent Protections for the Owyhee Canyonlands

Trout and Water Temperature: To Fish or Not to Fish

15th Annual Mossy Creek Invitational Kicks Off May 31st

Join Project Healing Waters at the 15th Annual Mossy Creek Invitational

American Rivers Announces Most Endangered Rivers List of 2024

American Rivers announces most endangered list of 2024

Bull Trout Declining in Montana, Anglers Can Help Preserve and Protect This Native Species

Anglers can help with the decline of Bull Trout in northwestern Montana

Catch and Release Fishing: Do It Right to Help the Fishing for the Future

Practice proper catch and release fishing to ensure fish survive

Community Fly Fishing and onWater Partner to Enhance and Protect Access for All

Community Fly Fishing and onWater partner to provide enhanced access for underserved communities

Escaped Hatchery Trout Pose Hybridization Risk to Native Species in Flathead River Basin

Native Westslope cutthroat trout are at risk of hybridization from non native rainbow trout

On Earth Day Final Public Lands Rule Scores a Big Win for Outdoor Recreation

conservation elevated on public lands with final public lands rule

Fishing for a good cause: Bass bash events on Oregon rivers target non-native smallmouth

Go fishing to help the conservation cause

Georgia Trout Unlimited Cleans Up Racoon Creek

Georgia TU works to clean up Racoon Creek

Get Involved and Help Trout Today: Find a Trout Unlimited Conservation Project

Join Trout Unlimited and help a trout stream near you

Join Us and Fellow Trout Unlimited Members at the Western Rendezvous

Trout Unlimited Western Rendezvous this weekend

Klamath River Dam Removal Project Begins

The largest dam removal project in United States history is underway

Only Two Days Left to WIN a Trip of a Lifetime to Montana and Other Prizes

Only a few days left to win some great prizes from Trout Unlimited

onWater Donates to the Blue River Watershed Group

Pennsylvania Trout Streams Could Use Some Help

Take Action to Help These Eastern Trout Streams

Scientists Reveal Secret World of Fish 'Countries' That Divide Arkansas

Scientists research and fact based analysis that trout in Arkansas have unique habitats

Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species with These Simple Steps

From our friends at Trout Unlimited here are ways to keep invasive species out of your waters

Support the Headwaters Legacy Act to Help Protect Hundreds of Miles of Waters in the Upper Missouri Watershed

Take action now and support the Headwaters Legacy Act

Take the Pledge: No Fish Dry July

The America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge Helps Preserve and Protect the Best Places to Fish

A partnership to conserve and restore America's Rivers, Lakes, Streams, and Wetlands

The Best Fishing Rafts for 2024

The Best Fishing Rafts for 2024

The Conservation Alliance: Fishing Industry Leaders Double Down on Conservation Agenda

Fishing Industry Leaders Double Down on Conservation Agenda

The Nation's First Fly Fishing Trail is Complete in Maryland

The nation's first fly fishing trail is complete in Maryland

Understanding Colorado's Access Issues. An In Depth Discussion from The Drake Magazine

Our friends at The Drake Magazine Dive Deep into the state's unique access issues

Understanding How the Farm Bill Affects Anglers and Access From our Friends at the TRCP

Supporting the Farm Bill means a lot to anglers and hunters. Here is a quick guide from our friends at the TRCP

Understanding How Water Chemistry Affects Fishing from Science on the Fly

What does water quality really mean. How do nitrate levels affect fishing

Why Investing in Oregon’s Public Lands Benefits Anglers from the TRCP

A new video from the TRCP explains the value of public lands for anglers and hunters

These Pennsylvania Trout Fishing Streams Lack Full Protection....and How You Can Help

Learn how to help protect this important trout fisheries in the Pennsylvania