A Trout Unlimited Event
September 23-27, 2026
COMMUNITY × COLDWATER × CONSERVATION
Tickets coming soon!
About CX3
About CX3
A celebration of our
coldwater conservation community.
Join Trout Unlimited at CX3 Twin Cities for once-in-a-lifetime fishing opportunities, a special conservation tour, great events, discussions and additional activities. This multi-day event has something for everyone and will fill both your mind and soul.
Experience TU’s impact in-person
Featuring outdoor activities, epic excursions, and world renown speakers and presenters .
CX3 is Trout Unlimited’s biggest annual gathering. Share in our love for coldwater rivers and streams by experiencing what it is we’ve been caring for and recovering first-hand. Come see and meet our line-up of distinguished speakers. Connect with other like-minded anglers while taking part in a great line-up of conservation-focused events and activities.
Events
Events
Fun for every kind of conservationist and angler
Fishing
The Twin Cities area offers incredible fishing access and opportunity this time of year. Check back soon for our DIY Guide or sign up for volunteer hosted trips.
Additional Activities
CX3 Twin Cities is a weekend+ packed with fun events and activities, enlightening presentations, and inspiring speakers. It’s also a great way to connect and network with hundreds of passionate anglers and conservationists from across the country.
Online Auction
Women’s Casting Clinic
A series of sessions and events led by women conservationists and anglers.
Conservation Tour
On Thursday we will join TU staff and volunteers on a coach bus tour to see how our community is working together to restore rivers, remove dams and make the waters around the Twin Cities region a cooler, clean home for trout and other aquatic life.
Transportation and lunch provided.
STREAM Kids
TU staff and volunteers will offer a range of fun, family-friendly and hands-on activities to connect kids to the outdoors.
Conservation Conversations
Presenters, NLC workgroup meetings, roundtable talks, short films, and Q&A sessions with project leads.
Location & Lodging
A vacation destination
Hosted in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, Minnesota
The Twin Cities region – encompassing Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., is a beautiful destination where there’s always adventure outdoors. Make a trip out of it and stay to fish, hike or explore on either end of the event. The city itself is very walkable and has a fun, emerging food and art scene.
CX3 Lodging
CX3 Twin Cities is hosted at The Intercontinental Saint Paul Riverfront with sweeping views of the Mississippi River and just steps away from downtown shopping, live music, restaurants and riverside trails and parks.
We have secured a special group rate for conference attendees at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront.
Group Rate: $169.00 per night
Group Name: CX3 Trout Unlimited
Block Code: CX3
Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
(Rooms are subject to availability after this date.)
Reserve your room at the group rate here:
or
Call (651) 292-1900 and ask for Central Reservations for IHG.
Be sure to mention: “CX3 Trout Unlimited” or block code “CX3”
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets do not include lodging or transportation to/from airport.
Tickets
Tickets
CX3 offers flexible daily access for adults and discounted access for students. No-meal, free registration is available on the form. Individual meals will be available for purchase.
All Inclusive + Meal Options
Full Event – All Inclusive Registration: $350.00
Includes registration and attendance at all CX3 meals, meetings and activities. Does not include Special Events: Fishing Day or Conservation Tour. Separate tickets required to register for those special events.
Saturday-Only – All Inclusive: $200.00
Includes all meals, meetings and activities on Saturday.
Friday Night – Volunteer Award Dinner: $100.00
Join us to celebrate our best volunteers and partners form across the country! (This event already included in the full Event – All-Inclusive ticket.)
Saturday – Embrace A Stream Banquet: $125.00
Join us for the closing dinner of CX3, including an inspiring keynote address, announcement of the Embrace A Stream grant awards, and a fun auction and raffle. (This event included in Full Event and Saturday-Only inclusive packages.)
Special Events
Wednesday Fishing Day: $50.00
Enjoy a day of hosted fishing on waters across the region with local TU volunteer hosts. Once registered you will receive information on the various fishing choices – availability based on registration date. Fishing includes boxed lunch.
Thursday Conservation Tour: $75.00
Join TU staff, volunteers and partners for a tour of a handful of the most inspiring and informative restoration stops. Tour includes continental breakfast and lunch and runs from approximately 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free – Meetings Only
Meeting-Only, Free Registration – No Meals or Special Events: Free
Includes access to all conference sessions, presentations and free activities. (Individual meals, fishing trips and other special events can be purchased)