While fishing a small stream a week or so back I came across something very interesting. I'm familiar with this stream so when there is a change I notice it. As you can see in the photos the stream has a nice flow and the temperature was 62. All good for late summer.
As I moved upstream I saw small trees that were cut and dropped into the stream. My first thought was perhaps some mischief going on here.
Further up and another felled tree. This time I noticed a marking tape and several stone mounds placed in the stream. All of these markings led me to believe there was some sort of stream enhancement going on.
I have not contacted the CT DEEP as of yet but I do plan on doing so.
The stream has lot's of willing brookies.
Alan,
ReplyDeleteThat's odd. I cant imagine stream improvements on a little stream like that - though that's just a guess. It almost looks like surveyors were in there, perhaps in preparation to log or sell? A note to DEEP would be interesting to see what they say, especially seeing a flag right in the stream bed!
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Will, the call to DEEP was made. I should hear back next week. One idea out there is that a group is monitoring stream temperatures, and the markings are where the sensors are.
At first I thought Bigfoot. Then beavers, The pink tape cleared up all that fantasy. Let us know what you find out.
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Mark as said the call is out to DEEP fisheries. Hopefully next week will bring an answer.
I agreed with Mark about beavers until I saw the tape. I had a nice day yesterday to remember the Pecos by until October.
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Bill glad your day fishing was one that will hold you over.
Beaver's work is easily identified. Not so sure about "Bigfoot".
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DeleteJohn, these were not caused by a beaver, for sure.
Stream monitoring of some type.
Like you, Alan, I hope that stream remains "as is". Props for contacting DEEP. A 62 degree freestone stream in late summer is a gem for around these parts.
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Sam cool waters indeed, now some more rain would be helpful. I should get an answer next week.
Keep an eye on it, Alan. Anytime people start messing with streams the brookies always become a casualty.
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I'm with it. I don't think there is anything bad happening here. That being said a close eye is on it.
PA DCNR did that to the upper Kettle Creek in Tioga/Potter Counties. Felled huge trees across, making it difficult to fish but hopefully enhance the brookie population.
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Yes sir "chop and drop" is a process many state agencies use for enhancement. And as you just stated it is good for the brookie. But state actions can be determined by signage telling folks what's going on. In this case there is nothing stating the happenings.
Alan
ReplyDeleteJust wondering if this is the only stream you've seen like this? Hope you get some input into this. Thanks for sharing