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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTION
Squally Creek is a small tributary to ClearCreek. Pioneer Way crosses Squally Creek
Northeast of Canyon Road. Upstream of where the creek
passes under Pioneer Way, the channel quickly becomes
braided and shallow with abundant hardwood debris and
moderate amounts of suitable spawning gravel. The
riparian along this section consist of mostly alder.
Downstream of Pioneer Way, the channel is deeply incised
with substrate consisting of moderately compacted graveland abundant fines (top photo). The riparian is sparse
along the lower 100 meters, consisting mainly of a few
small alders, blackberry, turf and reed canary grass. The
last 30 meters of the creek runs through a culvert which passes
under a set of railroad tracks, where Squally finally meets with
Clear Creek (below). Squally is mainly utilized by chum; although,
a few coho are occasionally observed spawning in the lower stretch
of the creek in December. Spawning often occurs within the
culvert where accumulations of gravel can be several inches deep.
No adult chinook or
steelhead usage has been
documented.
SQUALLY CREEKWRIA: 10.0024 - PUYALLUP RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.0 to 0.2
Dates surveyed: 10/24/05 to 1/23/06
Species surveyed: Coho None Observed
Chum
Access
Mile 0.1: Pioneer Way crosses Squally
Creek East of Canyon Rd.
Chum salmon are often
observed spawning in
the lower 70 meters of
Squally Creek. A small
2 foot jump has
prevented passage
higher up the channel
for the last few years.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 SQUALLY CREEK CHUM COUNTS
SQUALLY CREEK CHUM SEASON COMPARISONS
(1997 - 2005)
2 3 3
32
20
76
6
35
1 2
9
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NUMB
EROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11/22/05 12/1/05 12/12/05 12/22/05 1/3/05 1/13/06 1/23/06
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTION
Swan Creek is a moderate sized tributary to ClearCreek. Pioneer Way crosses the stream near the Swan
Creek Park trailhead. From RM 0.3 to 1.0 the stream
is pool-riffle in character and contains good spawning
gravel, riparian diversity and channel complexity. Swan
Creek is prone to high water events however, and the
substrate is only moderately
stable.A sediment detention pond is
located at RM 0.3 (left) and is
dredged annually or biannually by
Pierce county. Puyallup Tribal
Fisheries staff seines the pond
before dredging to remove the majority of fish present, and relocates them
downstream of the work site. Some restoration work has been completed in
the past on the lower reach of the creek. A side channel for overwintering
juveniles was constructed at approximately RM 0.3. The side channel
restoration was financed by the City of Tacoma as a result of mitigation.
Also, as part of a mitigation settlement, the City of Tacoma and Port of Tacoma
financed the restoration of a large wetland along Clear and Swan Creeks.Although Swan Creek is surveyed for all salmon species, only
chum are observed in relatively strong numbers. Although few coho
are observed spawning in the creek, substantial numbers of coho
juveniles are often observed. Swan also supports a large population
of cutthroat which can be observed spawning in the spring. Two
steelhead redds were observed during the April 2004 survey season.
They were the first steelhead redds seen in Swan Creek in several
years. Other species present in the creek include catfish, lamprey
and sculpins.
SWAN CREEKWRIA: 10.0003 - PUYALLUP RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.3 to 1.0
Dates surveyed: 8/22/05 to 5/16/06
Species surveyed: Chinook None Observed
Coho, Chum,
SteelheadNone Observed
AccessMile 0.3: Pioneer way crosses the stream near
the Swan Creek Park trailhead. Follow trail
upstream through the park and along Swan
Creek.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 SWAN CREEK CHUM COUNTS
SWAN CREEK CHUM SEASON COMPARISONS
(1992 - 2005)
169
7
131
84
7 6
77
47
17
252
217
692
928
104
9
41
20
6
38
38
113
222
574
792
100
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NU
MBEROBSERVED
AUC: ESCAPEMENT ESTIMATE
LIVE
DEAD
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
10/24/05 11/3/05 11/22/05 12/1/05 12/12/05 1/3/06 1/20/06 2/3/06
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
SWAN CREEK STEELHEAD SEASON COMPARISONS
(1995 - 2006)
7
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
SEASON SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
STEELHEAD REDDS
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
SWIFT CREEKWRIA: 10.0697 - PUYALLUP RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.0 to 0.3
Date Surveyed: 10/13/04 to 11/15/04
Species surveyed: Coho
No adult coho were planted or observed
in 2004 or 2005.
Most of the coho planted move downstream to
spawn in the lower reach.
DESCRIPTION
Swift Creek is a small tributary of the
Upper Puyallup River. The creek is just under 3 miles in
length and enters the Puyallup River at RM 46.8, just below
the confluence of the North and South Fork. Most of the
creek consists of moderate to high gradient flows with a
cobble and boulder substrate. The first 150 to 200 yards of
stream contain good spawning gravels and low gradient. Theriparian consist of mature conifers and mixed deciduous
trees. There was no salmon utilization in Swift Creek prior to
1997 due to the streams location above the Electron Diversion
Dam (1904). Swift Creek is not regularly surveyed, but rather
it is the location of annual surplus adult coho plants from the
WDFW Voights Creek Hatchery. Adult plants were started in
1997 to reintroduce coho and jump-start the upper reach of
the Puyallup. Adult coho are planted from the 710 rd. bridge
which crosses Swift Creek approximately 0.3 miles from the
mouth, but most of the fish move downstream and spawn in
the lower 200 yards of the
creek. One or two surveys
are conducted to determine
how successful the adult
plants are. No adult coho
were planted or observed in
Swift during 2004 or 2005.
Swift Creek looking
upstream from the 710
road. This is the loca-
tion of adult coho
plants.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
SWIFT CREEK SURPLUS ADULT COHO PLANTS(1997 - 2005)
53
245 2
57
29
2
250
9
8
53
208
256
194
134
72
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
YEAR PLANTED
NUMBEROFFISH
PLANTED
MALE COHO
FEMALE COHO
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTION
Voights Creek is a tributary to the Carbon
River, entering the Carbon at RM 4.0. Voights
is currently only surveyed for steelhead due
to the presence of a state salmon hatchery
at RM 0.5. The hatchery has a chinook, coho
and steelhead program, making natural
escapement surveys unnecessary. However,
the weir designed to prevent fish passage
above the hatchery has proven to be ineffective for several
years, this has allowed hatchery fish to access the upper 3.4
miles of the creek to spawn naturally. Nevertheless,supplemental surveys are rarely conducted to determine
escapement for coho and chinook above the hatchery.
There are just under 4 miles of anadromous habitat
available in Voights Creek, an impassable falls at RM 3.9
(below) blocks any further upstream migration. Steelhead are
often observed spawning throughout the entire creek, right
up to the falls. Unfortunately, steelhead escapement in Voights
Creek has fallen dramatically over the past few years. During
higher Autumn flows, coho, and occasionally chinook, easily
bypass the hatchery and spawn
throughout the entire creek up to the
falls. The stream channel varies incomplexity from wide, braided channels, to confined narrow gorges. Nearly
the entire 3.9 miles below the falls contains excellent, although somewhat
sporadic patches of gravel within a moderate gradient stream channel.
However, below the water intake for the state hatchery at RM 1.0 (top) the
gradient decreases, the substrate size is more consistent although smaller
and somewhat compacted. The riparian zone is a mix of 2nd growth conifer
and deciduous trees. There is a moderate amount of small and medium
woody debris recruited (left), and minute amounts of LWD present, what
little is present is generally quite old.
VOIGHTS CREEKWRIA: 10.0414 - CARBON RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.5 to 3.9
Dates surveyed: 3/21/05 to 5/16/05
Species surveyed: Steelhead
Access
Mile 0.5: The Voights Creek salmon
hatchery located approximately 1 mile
South of Orting on HWY 162.
Mile 3.4: Approximately 1.5 miles up
Patterson Rd. is a tank-trapped and
gated road on the right. Walk 15-20
minutes, taking two blue flagged left
turns till you reach the creek. Follow a
rough trail several hundred yards
downstream to the base of the bedrock
cascades to begin the survey.
Water diversion for
Voights Creek
hatchery.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2006 VOIGHTS CREEK STEELHEAD COUNTS
VOIGHTS CREEK STEELHEAD SEASON COMPARISONS
(1995 - 2006)
44
48
33
9
18
16
1
4
7
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
YEAR SURVEYED
NU
MBEROBSERVED
STEELHEAD REDDS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3/17/06 3/29/06 4/11/06 4/24/06 5/16/06
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
WAPATO CREEKWRIA: 10.0017 - INDEPENDENT DRAINAGE 2005 - 2006
DESCRIPTION
Wapato Creek is an independent drainage from the Puyallup/WhiteRiver system. Wapato Creek starts just North of the city of Puyallupand East of Meridian Street North (Hyw. 161). The creek meanders
nearly 14 miles through agricultural, commercial, residential, and
industrial properties before flowing into the Port Industrial Waterwayin Commencement Bay.Wapato Creek is not surveyed on a consistent basis due to the fact
there is little or no salmon utilization, and issues regarding access tosurveyable sections of the creek. Spot surveys since 1991 have shown
that an extremely limited number of coho spawn in Wapato, as well as a small tributary (SimonsCreek) that enters around RM 9.2. In addition, chum salmon have been documented during someyears in the lower stretch of the creek (below RM 4). There are several former and current limitingfactors that are likely causes for such under-utilization such as, but not limited to; extremely lowsummer and fall flows, poor water quality and heavy siltation due to residential and commercialdevelopment, agricultural and storm runoff, heavy industry discharge, activities within the PortIndustrial Water Way and Commencement Bay. However, there have been some encouraging
restoration efforts along the creek, unfortunately they only cover a small fractionof the 13 plus miles of stream. The proposed SR 167 project may possibly restore
over a mile of habitat on Wapato; however, it is likely it will be several years beforethis may occur.
Most of Wapato Creek is a narrow, confined, and incised channel, devoid ofany real complexity such as wetland or off-channel habitat, woody debris, varyingflow and velocity regimes. Extensive lengths of the creek have been overtaken byinvasive nonnative vegetation such as Japanese knotweed, reed canary grass and
nightshade. The riparian cover is seriously inadequate or non existent alongmuch of the creek (top photo), and the substrate consist mostly of silt over
undersized embedded gravel and small cobble (upper left photo).
Wapato Creek
looking down-
stream from 58thAve. E. at
approximatly RM 5.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTION
The headwaters of the White River
originate from the Emmons andFryingpan glaciers on Mt. Rainier.
Significant tributaries of the White
include the West Fork White,
Huckleberry Creek, Clearwater River,
and the Greenwater River. All adult
salmon and steelhead that spawn in
the Upper White River and its
tributaries are initially captured in the
USACE fish trap in Buckley; then
transported above Mud Mountain dam
(RM 29.6). Since precise escapement
numbers for the Upper White River
drainage are known, surveys are
conducted to determine fish
distribution and spawning success. This is
especially important regarding spring chinook, since
adult production monitoring is part of the recovery
plan.
The main stem and West Fork White are
characterized by generally unconfined, often braided and
complex channels with abundant spawning gravels present
in pool tail-outs, margins and low velocity areas. Woody
debris is abundant although undersized; much of theriparian zone is either second growth conifer or hardwoods
except for the zone through Mt. Rainier National Park with
consist of mostly old growth. There is approximately 5 miles
between Mud Mountain Dam and the USACE Buckley trap at
RM 24.3, little spawning takes place due to lack of fish
access between the two facilities. Down stream of this point;
to approximately RM 11, there is frequent and concentrated
use by both chinook and steelhead. This reach has abundant and excellent spawning gravel.
There are two significant side channels in this reach that support spawning and rearing. One,
approximately a mile long, is located on the right bank directly below the Shaker Church access.
This channel supports both chinook and coho, as well as,
the highest recent documentation of chum salmonspawning. Another substantial side channel not surveyed
due to multiple debris jams blocking access, is located
several miles downstream on the left bank. Aerial surveys
have documented both chinook and steelhead spawning in
this reach.
From approximately RM 11 downstream the channel is
constrained by levees. The channel from this point loses
complexity and there is a marked decrease in both
spawning gravel and spawning activity of all species.
River miles surveyed: 7.5 to 24.3
Dates surveyed: 9/23/04 to 6/21/05
Species surveyed: Chinook, Chum, Steelhead
WHITE RIVERWRIA: 10.0031 - PUYALLUP RIVER 2005 - 2006
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
WHITE RIVER CHINOOK SEASON COMPARISONS
(1994 - 2005)
102
69
79
51
17
142
23
151
205
101
74
17
75
24
11 103
12
1
44
9498
14
5
44
17
26
104
99
0
36
117
36
80
7
0
50
100
150
200
250
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
510
184
255
301
42
367
120
147
188
17
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NU
MBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
WHITE RIVER CHUM SEASON COMPARISONS
(2001 - 2005)
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
WHITE RIVER STEELHEAD SEASON COMPARISONS
(2002 - 2006)
50
42
38
4
8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
SEASON SURVEYED
NUMBER
OBSERVED
STEELEHEAD REDDSIt is highly likely, and assumed, that more steelhead
spawned in the White River in 2005 and 2006 than the
survey data indicates. Survey conditions and timing were
seriously affected by spring weather conditions on flow and
visibility.
2005 White River Temperatures (C*) at RM 38 (Bridge Camp)
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
7/15/05
7/22/05
7/29/05
8/5/05
8/12/05
8/19/05
8/26/05
9/2/05
9/9/05
9/16/05
9/23/05
9/30/05
DATE
Te
mperature(C*)
2005 WHITE RIVER TEMPERATURE @ RM 38
JULY 15 - OCTOBER 7
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTION
Wilkeson Creek is a large tributary to lower
South Prairie Creek, entering South Prairie at
approximately RM 6.7. Wilkeson is a productive
creek, providing suitable spawning habitat for
chinook, coho, pink, chum and steelhead.
However, chinook use is often limited due to the
extremely low flows common in the creek during
late summer and early fall. A series of falls at
RM 6.2 marks the upper extent of adult salmon
and steelhead migration. Between RM 4.9 and
4.0 Wilkeson Creek meanders through the town of
Wilkeson, the banks along this stretch are generally
riprapped and confined. Coal Mine Creek (10.0432A)
is the only significant tributary entering Wilkeson near
RM 5.7. Below river mile 4.0, the creek travels through
mostly undeveloped property until it reaches South
Prairie. Wilkeson is a pool-riffle stream with a gravel/
cobble substrate. With a few exceptions, abundant
spawning gravel is present throughout the survey reach.
The riparian along Wilkeson consists of hardwoods andconifers with an understory of various native shrubs
and vegetation. Large swaths of Japanese knot weed
are also present along numerous sections of the creek.
In-stream woody debris is plentiful providing both
channel complexity and cover. The lower 3 miles are
very natural, with a heavily wooded riparian zone,
debris jams and several side channels offering
excellent overwintering habitat for juveniles.
WILKESON CREEKWRIA: 10.0432 - CARBON RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.0 to 5.8
Dates surveyed: 8/22/05 to 6/27/06
Species surveyed:Chinook,Coho,Pink,Chum
Access
Mile 5.5: Follow Hwy. 165 to Wilkeson, take
Railroad Avenue to A turnout just short of
the Plum Creek gate.
Mile 3.2: Drive Hwy 165 past Burnett and
turn right on Johns Rd., follow to bridge over
Wilkeson
Mile 0.0: K.C. Crusaders paint ball at 13241
262nd Avenue E off Highway. 162. Wilkeson is
across South Prairie Creek.
The lower 3 miles are very natural,
with a heavily wooded riparian zone,
debris jams and several braided
sections.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 WILKESON CREEK CHINOOK COUNTS
WILKESON CREEK CHINOOK SEASON COMPARISONS
(1995 - 2005)
35
9
19
1 1
60
38
20
1111
6
12
1
1514
8 8
29
1718
3
30
1312
4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
9/16/05 9/26/05 10/6/05 10/13/05 10/22/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 WILKESON CREEK PINK COUNTS
WILKESON CREEK PINK SEASON COMPARISONS
(1995 - 2005)
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
8/22/05 8/30/05 9/8/05 9/16/05 9/26/05 10/6/05 10/13/05 10/21/05 11/9/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
15,752
23 8 23
823
4,506
16,495
4 1 1 107
1,391
3,154
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NU
MBEROBSERVED
AUC: ESCAPEMENT ESTIMATE
LIVE
DEAD
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 WILKESON CREEK COHO COUNTS
WILKESON CREEK COHO SEASON COMPARISONS
(1994 - 2005)
256
192
149
208
20
49
472
18
28
14 2
2
84
1 9 2
5
4
76
5 4
45
3 36 3
13
137
165
132
104
23
73
254
3
12
5
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
YEAR SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
10/6/05 10/13/05 10/21/05 11/9/05 11/18/05 11/28/05 12/8/05 12/19/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBER
OBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 WILKESON CREEK CHUM COUNTS
WILKESON CREEK CHUM SEASON COMPARISONS
(2001 - 2005)
219
409
127138
12
136
180 182
161
4
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NUMBER
OBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11/18/05 11/28/05 12/8/05 12/19/05 1/4/06
DA T E SU RV EYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2006 WILKESON CREEK STEELHEAD COUNTS
WILKESON CREEK STEELHEAD REDDS SEASON COMPARISONS
(1999 - 2006)
50
30
13
30
23
20
6
30
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
YEAR SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
STEELHEAD REDDS
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
3 /2 1/0 6 3/ 2 9 / 06 4 /7/ 0 6 4 /1 7/ 0 6 4/2 7 /06 5 / 3/0 6 5 / 1 1/ 0 6 5 /1 8 / 06 5 /26 / 0 6 6/ 2 7 /0 6
D A T E S U R V E Y E D
NUMBEROBSEREVED
LIVE
D E A D
R E D D S
2006 Wilkeson Creek steelhead
graphs were generated using
survey data collected by WDFW.
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20/21159PUYALLUP TRIBAL FISHERIES2005 - 2006 ANNUAL SALMON, STEELHEAD AND BULL TROUT REPORT.
WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTION
Wrong Creek is a small tributary enteringPinochle Creek, approximately 0.3 miles above its
confluence with the West Fork White river. Wrong
Creek originates along Clear West Peak around 4,500
feet. The lower, approximately 2.5 miles, flows within
the West Fork White Rivers floodplain. There is no
development along Wrong Creek, with the exception
of the USFS bridge crossing at approximately RM 0.4.
There are small patches of suitable spawning gravelpresent primarily in the lower 0.5 miles of the creek.
The riparian zone consists of mature second growth
hardwoods and
conifers with an
understory of blueberry and salmonberry. Wrong Creek hosts
several sizable log jams containing numerous key components.
Low flow conditions during late summer and fall often restrict
chinook access. This stream is surveyed for coho and chinook,
the chinook observed are likely returns from the acclimation
pond located on Cripple Creek, another tributary of Pinochle
Creek. Pink and sockeye salmon have been observed in thecreek as well.
As with all upper White river surveys, adult salmon and
steelhead that spawn in Wrong Creek
were captured at the USACE fish trap in
Buckley, and transported above Mud
Mountain dam. Since precise
escapement numbers for the upper White
river drainage are known, surveys are
conducted to determine fish distribution
and spawning success.
WRONG CREEKWRIA: 10.0205 - WHITE RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.0 to 1.0
Dates surveyed: 8/17/05 to 11/16/05
Species surveyed: Chinook None Observed
Coho
Access
Mile 0.3: Follow Forest Service road 74 Off of
Hwy 410 until the bridge over the West Fork White
river is reached. A short distance further is the
Wrong Creek bridge. It is easier to return to the
road via Pinochle Creek than double walk Wrong.
Winter coho survey
along Wrong Creek (RM
1.0). Wrong Creek is a
small stream entering
Pinochle Creek
approximately 0.3
miles above Pinochles
confluence with the
West Fork White river.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 WRONG CREEK COHO COUNTS
WRONG CREEK COHO SEASON COMPARISONS
(2000 - 2005)
4
68
14
73
329
183
17 5
18
49
17
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
N
UMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
9/29/05 10/7/05 10/17/05 10/26/05 11/7/05 11/16/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
Upper White River surveys show distribution,
actual escapement totals are known from the
USACE Buckley trap counts.
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