The White River in Ashland County, Wisconsin, stands as one of the state's premier trout fisheries, flowing through a protected watershed that encompasses both Bayfield and Ashland Counties. Originating in the Chequamegon National Forest in central Bayfield County, this substantial river system flows eastward for 32 miles before entering Ashland County. A 49-foot power dam located just inside Ashland County creates the 56-acre White River Flowage and prevents upstream movement of fish from Lake Superior. The river eventually flows northeast for 14 miles to its junction with the Bad River near Odanah before continuing another 4 miles to Lake Superior. This outstanding trout water transitions through diverse habitat types, from wooded headwaters through grassy swamp areas and steep clay banks to the final impoundment, creating ideal conditions for both brown and brook trout populations.