DNR investigating fish kill near Ellsworth

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is assisting with the investigation of a fish kill.

DNR staff observed dead fish in Isabelle Creek flowing south along County Road C in Ellsworth, WI. So far, DNR staff have observed over 600 dead trout and a variety of dead forage fish species in Isabelle Creek. DNR staff has been onsite several times since Aug. 17, 2022.

The investigation is ongoing. No further details are available currently. The DNR will share additional information as it becomes available.