Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

The largest scenic riverway east of the Mississippi River, it lies within parts of eight counties in Wisconsin: Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, Sawyer, and Washburn; and three in Minnesota: Chisago, Pine, and Washington.

Other fish species present in the riverway include walleye, northern pike, sturgeon, muskellunge, and catfish.

The Namekagon River upstream of Hayward, Wisconsin is well known for its brown and brook trout fishing.

Besides fishing, the riverway is a popular destination for canoeing, boating, camping, tubing, and hunting.

The riverway also includes numerous hiking trails, some of which are designated in winter for cross-country skiing.