Nichols Creek Wildlife Area

Nichols Creek Wildlife Area is a 612 acre property located in the southwest portion of Sheboygan County about four miles southwest of Plymouth and just northwest of the Village of Cascade. The property includes several coldwater seeps and spring runs which combine to form Nichols Creek. The creek then forms the North Branch of the Milwaukee River before flowing off of the property at the southeast corner. Nichols Creek is a class 1 trout stream where anglers can expect to find naturally producing brook and brown trout. Lowland woodlands of northern white cedar, black ash, tamarack and yellow birch and shrub-carr of speckled alder and red-osier dogwood parallel the springs and creek as it meanders through the property. . Marsh marigold and skunk cabbage are two of the most prevalent spring ephemerals present in the under story. Rolling uplands with restored prairies, cool-season grasses and northern hardwoods of maple, basswood and ash are located in the southern, western and northern portions of the property. This variety of habitat supports many wildlife species throughout the year. Common species, such as, white-tailed deer, turkey, woodcock, cottontail rabbit, gray squirrel and ring-necked pheasant provide hunting opportunities. Sandhill crane, blue-winged warbler, field sparrow, bobolink, northern harrier and others offer bird watching opportunities.