Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.
Caples Creek was listed as a California Fish and Wildlife Wild Trout Water in about 2016. It is an attractive free flowing stream located mostly remotely from roadways. It is a pleasant place to visit, hike and fish. The Fish and Wildlife Department has revised the regulation of the creek to make it no take, catch and release only, i.e.; winter rules apply year round. Unfortunately the fish population is small in numbers. Rainbow trout are prominent in the lower section while Brook trout inhabit the upper section. The middle section is unknown. Our El Dorado chapter desires to enhance the fishery by increasing the fish population through analysis, habitat improvement, stocking or hatching in-situ.
E l Dorado Irrigation district studied the creek extensively as part of the Project 184 acquisition. They also conduct fish surveys at intervals of several years. These studies and surveys are available in the EID Project 184 library. The surveys reveal a paucity of fish with declining numbers.
Informal surveys of the upper and lower sections of the creek have been performed by TU and DFW and perhaps others. The middle more remote section has not received much analysis. Basic results show that the lower section is severely covered with sandy sediments. The upper section is free of sediments and apparently near normal with its mostly rock and gravel substrate. Informally, the sedimentation starts at the log jams in the Schneider meadow. The Forest Service soils agent believes the banks are eroded because of the log jams. These log jams are extensive with large numbers of logs piled haphazardly in the creek over many years.
The Fish and Wildlife biologist believes that there are few fish as they cannot successfully hatch new trout with all of the sediment present. Thus he is reluctant to take any stocking action. This conclusion should apply to only the lower section.
The Caples and Caldor fires have occurred since the above observations. They have affected the streamside vegetation in the lower mid-section. Erosion and debris flows into the creek are an open question although the Forest Service has made observations.
A comprehensive evaluation of the creek will be made this summer to document its condition and map problem or concern regions. Trout Unlimited staff from Truckee will examine the length of the creek in late July using visual inspection and possible electroshocking. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a snorkel survey of selected spots to replicate a study done in 2017. They plan this study in July or August. The Forest Service will also do evaluations of the lower creek section to identify sediment sources and other potential issues. Restoration goals can then be established and corrective actions defined for the habitat. Finally action can be taken to enhance the population. The simplest would be stocking. Alternately, Whitlock-Viebert boxes could be used to hatch eggs within the creek. Fish and Wildlife would be important in this decision.