Threemile Creek Bull Trout Protection Final Report 1998

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Citation

Originator: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Publish Date: 1998

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Bill Tinniswood

Job Position: Fish Biologist

Telephone: 541-833-5732 x24

E-Mail Address: William.r.tinniswood@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: Brook Trout were removed from Threemile Creek by electrofishing and night-snorkel spear-fishing. Electrofishing removal was conducted on 11 reaches and a total of 45 passes were completed. Fifty brook trout were removed. Night-snorkeling was conducted in the five reach, intergrade zone where both bull and brook trout were found. Two comprehenzive passes were completed in the first three reaches, and three passes were completed in the last two reaches. A total of 10 brook trout and 8 brook/bull trout hybrids were removed. Additionally 39 brook trout were removed from a fire pond above Threemile Creek. Mollusk and amphibian surveys were also conducted; and temperature was collected in the Threemile Creek Project Area.

Purpose: To suppress brook trout populations by removing as many brook trout and brook/bull trout hybrids as possible.

Time Period of Content: June 17 - August 10 1998

Geographic Extent: Threemile Creek

Status: Final

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Format: Word Document

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Attributes Description: 1998 Final Report

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