Recreational Activities
Ellsworth provides a wide range of recreational facilities for the entire family. Whether you like to fish, hunt, golf, swim, snowmobile or ride ATV's, the Ellsworth area has it all.
Fish
For fly anglers, this area of Western Wisconsin is a little bit of heaven on earth. The Kinnikinnic to the north of Ellsworth and the Rush River to the east, provide hours of trophy trout fishing for the serious angler or someone who just wants to spend an afternoon in fishing paradise.
The Kinnikinnic boasts one of the densest trout populations in Wisconsin with over 3000 fish per mile on the lower portion and over 6000 per mile on the upper portion.
The Rush River begins its journey just south of Interstate-94 near Hammond and runs to the Mississippi 50 miles downstream. One can expect to encounter Brown, Brook and Rainbow trout in the Rush.
Other trout streams are the Trimbelle, Eau Galle and Cady Creek and small spring creeks that feed the Kinnikinnic and Rush.
If you are looking for game fish like walleye, smallmouth bass, and muskies, both the St. Croix and Mississippi River border Pierce County to the west. These rivers also support good populations of catfish, sturgeon and panfish. The Ellsworth Rod & Gun Club and Eau Galle Rush River Sportman's Club both serve the Ellsworth area.
The Kinnikinnic boasts one of the densest trout populations in Wisconsin with over 3000 fish per mile on the lower portion and over 6000 per mile on the upper portion.
The Rush River begins its journey just south of Interstate-94 near Hammond and runs to the Mississippi 50 miles downstream. One can expect to encounter Brown, Brook and Rainbow trout in the Rush.
Other trout streams are the Trimbelle, Eau Galle and Cady Creek and small spring creeks that feed the Kinnikinnic and Rush.
If you are looking for game fish like walleye, smallmouth bass, and muskies, both the St. Croix and Mississippi River border Pierce County to the west. These rivers also support good populations of catfish, sturgeon and panfish. The Ellsworth Rod & Gun Club and Eau Galle Rush River Sportman's Club both serve the Ellsworth area.
Golf
The area boasts two local golf courses: the Ellsworth Country Club and Kilkarney Hills.
People looking for an inexpensive day of golfing on a challenging and scenic course that will test their skills should check out the Ellsworth Country Club. This par-37, nine-hole course and clubhouse with locker room, bar and banquet facilities is open to the public. The Country Club also offers cart rentals and practice driving nets. The course lends itself to the rolling hills and forests of the nearby scenery, which makes for a challenging nine- or 18-hole experience that's reasonably priced. Memberships are available. Located two miles north of Ellsworth on Hwy. 65. Yardage is 3,111 (blue tees), 3,015 (white) and 2,609 (red). Call for tee times: 715-273-4438, or visit their website.
Only 20 minutes east of St. Paul Minnesota, Kilkarney Hills offers a country setting for golf without all the distractions of a metropolitan golf course development. We invite you to come and enjoy our peaceful and challenging 18-hole golf course. Our goal is to create a fun and friendly atmosphere on a course that will challenge all of your individual golf skills. For more information, call 715-425-8501 or visit their website.
People looking for an inexpensive day of golfing on a challenging and scenic course that will test their skills should check out the Ellsworth Country Club. This par-37, nine-hole course and clubhouse with locker room, bar and banquet facilities is open to the public. The Country Club also offers cart rentals and practice driving nets. The course lends itself to the rolling hills and forests of the nearby scenery, which makes for a challenging nine- or 18-hole experience that's reasonably priced. Memberships are available. Located two miles north of Ellsworth on Hwy. 65. Yardage is 3,111 (blue tees), 3,015 (white) and 2,609 (red). Call for tee times: 715-273-4438, or visit their website.
Only 20 minutes east of St. Paul Minnesota, Kilkarney Hills offers a country setting for golf without all the distractions of a metropolitan golf course development. We invite you to come and enjoy our peaceful and challenging 18-hole golf course. Our goal is to create a fun and friendly atmosphere on a course that will challenge all of your individual golf skills. For more information, call 715-425-8501 or visit their website.
Snowmobile
Pierce County offers 222 miles of snowmobile trails which run through scenic countryside, including wooded areas and open rolling hills.
The county has 10 snowmobile clubs and a governing body of volunteers. The trails are groomed and maintained by the council, which also regulates the opening of the trails.
The county's snowmobiling trails are state-funded through registration fees and an allocation of gas fees. Anyone interested in joining a club can call 715-639-6311. For information about the condition of the trails, call 715-639-6311 or visit their website.
The county has 10 snowmobile clubs and a governing body of volunteers. The trails are groomed and maintained by the council, which also regulates the opening of the trails.
The county's snowmobiling trails are state-funded through registration fees and an allocation of gas fees. Anyone interested in joining a club can call 715-639-6311. For information about the condition of the trails, call 715-639-6311 or visit their website.
ATV
As of June, 2009, a limited number of Townships in Pierce County have approved the year-round use of ATVs on town roads as detailed below. ATVs are NOT permitted on any US highways (e.g., US 10 or US 63), Wisconsin State highways (e.g., Hwy 29, Hwy 72, or Hwy 128), or Pierce County highways (e.g., Cty B, Cty C, Cty P, etc). ATVs are permitted on County N and G in the village of El Paso and a section of county B South of Spring Valley as signed. ATVs are also NOT permitted on township roads which have not been signed as designated ATV Routes. Please observe these restrictions or the priviledge to ride on these roads will be revoked.
A downloadable map of the ATV Routes and trails in NE Pierce County (~750KB) is now available. The map was last updated on 01 May 2011. As more routes and trails are finalized the PCAA will be working on getting a printed map distributed and available through our business sponsors around the county.
The Pierce County ATV Association is a group of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts located in Pierce County. The PCAA was organized to support local ATV enthusiasts, promote safe and responsible riding habits, and work with state and local government agencies to design, designate, establish, and maintain ATV trails and routes in Pierce County. For more information, visit their website.
A downloadable map of the ATV Routes and trails in NE Pierce County (~750KB) is now available. The map was last updated on 01 May 2011. As more routes and trails are finalized the PCAA will be working on getting a printed map distributed and available through our business sponsors around the county.
The Pierce County ATV Association is a group of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts located in Pierce County. The PCAA was organized to support local ATV enthusiasts, promote safe and responsible riding habits, and work with state and local government agencies to design, designate, establish, and maintain ATV trails and routes in Pierce County. For more information, visit their website.
Shoot/Hunt
Located in Ellsworth Township and established in 1975, the Pierce County Shooting Range provides a supervised recreational activity that is open to the public on a scheduled basis. The range is also utilized by various Pierce County law enforcement agencies for training purposes.
The range was primarily managed by the Pierce County Sheriff's Department for the majority of its existence. In 2006 the range was under management by the Pierce County Clerk's Office. The Pierce County Shooting Range Committee has been the governing body of the facility. In 2006, the Pierce County Shooting Range Committee became a subcommittee of the Pierce County Parks Committee.
The range is a semi-secure outdoor facility that consists of three separate shooting lanes to accommodate various types of firearms. The facility has various types of shooting benches, rests, targets, and a small storage shed. Each shooting lane is divided by an earthen berm located approximately one mile north of the Village of Ellsworth. The property surrounding the range is primarily deciduous forest under private ownership. For more information, visit their website.
The range was primarily managed by the Pierce County Sheriff's Department for the majority of its existence. In 2006 the range was under management by the Pierce County Clerk's Office. The Pierce County Shooting Range Committee has been the governing body of the facility. In 2006, the Pierce County Shooting Range Committee became a subcommittee of the Pierce County Parks Committee.
The range is a semi-secure outdoor facility that consists of three separate shooting lanes to accommodate various types of firearms. The facility has various types of shooting benches, rests, targets, and a small storage shed. Each shooting lane is divided by an earthen berm located approximately one mile north of the Village of Ellsworth. The property surrounding the range is primarily deciduous forest under private ownership. For more information, visit their website.
Swim
Located adjacent to Ellsworth Middle School on Panther Drive in Ellsworth, the Klaas-Jonas Swimming Pool has a slide, shower and locker room facilities and is covered by an inflated dome in the winter. For more information, call 715-273-0754 or visit their website.
