Central Valley Chinook Salmon
Current Stream Habitat Distribution Table
Table to be used with GIS maps (Tierra Data Systems),
Bibliography, and Contacts & Expertise list.
(Streams listed from north to south)
Stream
1/ Tributary
(RM=river mile) |
Run |
Upper
Limit of Run2 (RM=river mile) |
Sources
References / Pers. comm. |
Comments
|
Survey
Dates3 |
Sacramento
Valley (north to south) |
Sacramento
River -
Mainstem Spawning |
fall |
Keswick Dam
(RM 302) |
CDFG 1998a
Fish&Game Code sec.1505
Harvey |
Spawning throughout the reach
upstream from Princeton Ferry (lowermost point surveyed by CDFG). CDFG-designated spawning
area between Keswick and Squaw Hill Bridge, near Vina. Keswick Dam (Central Valley
Project, 1950) is present upstream limit. |
1952 to present population
estimates, current counts at Red Bluff Diversion Dam |
| late-fall |
Keswick Dam
(RM 302) |
CDFG 1998a
Fish&Game Code sec.1505
Harvey
USFWS 1995 |
Spawning focused between Jellys
Ferry and Keswick Dam. Redd counts occur downstream to Princeton Ferry (Lowermost point
spawning surveyed by CDFG). Keswick Dam (Central Valley Project, 1950) is present upstream
limit. |
1972-1975,
1976-1984
(no estimate)
1985-present |
| winter |
Keswick Dam
(RM 302) |
Harvey
NMFS 1997 |
Winter Run Critical Habitat
designated from Chipps Island (RM 0) to Keswick Dam (Central Valley Project, 1950).
Counts taken at Red Bluff Diversion Dam. |
1967-present |
| spring |
Keswick Dam (RM 302) |
Harvey
CDFG 1998a,b |
Counts taken at Red Bluff
Diversion Dam (Lowermost point surveyed by CDFG) in addition to in-river redd counts. Main
stem spawning from Red Bluff Diversion Dam to Keswick Dam (Central Valley Project, 1950)
with spawning focused at Keswick Dam to Highway 44. |
1940-1956
1969-present |
Sacramento River -
Mainstem Migration |
all runs |
Keswick Dam
(RM 302) |
CDFG 1993
NMFS 1997 |
From Chipps Island (RM 0) to
Keswick Dam is designated critical habitat for winter run. All runs migrate through
mainstem. |
n/a |
| |
Rock Creek
(RM 302) |
fall |
To Iron Mountain Rd. |
Maslin |
Enters the Sacramento as a
waterfall, adults concentrated below Keswick Dam may enter during high flows. Surveyed for
non-natal rearing, but no fish observed. |
1997 |
Middle Creek
(RM 301) |
late-fall |
To Iron Mountain Rd. |
Maslin
Maslin 1997 |
Adults observed during non-natal
rearing survey on 1/18/97. Spawning occurs from Iron Mtn. Rd to the mouth. High gradient
for juveniles, no sample taken (1/18/97). |
1997 |
Sulphur Creek
(RM 297) |
fall |
Found near the mouth. |
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing study 2/15/97,
3 fall-run juveniles found. Juveniles found within the first 0.1 km upstream from the
mouth. |
1997 |
| late-fall |
unknown |
Maslin 1997 |
Mention of adult salmon entering
the creek to spawn with the unusual water year. Adult carcasses observed during non-natal
rearing study in February. |
1997 |
Olney Creek
(RM 297) |
fall / spring |
Sample taken at 0.5 km and 1.3
km. |
Maslin 1997 |
Fall-run and spring -run
individuals found on 2/15/97 |
1997 |
| late-fall |
Just downstream of the
Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District (ACID) canal |
Maslin
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing study found
juveniles near Girvan, at 3 km upstream. Spawning occurs from ACID canal to Girvan Rd. |
1997 |
| Clear Creek
|
fall |
Upstream ~6 miles or ~1 mile
below McCormick-Saeltzer Dam, 16.5 miles to Whiskeytown Dam. |
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Harvey
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Fish passage currently blocked at
McCormick -Saeltzer Dam (const. 1903) due to fish ladder design. If fish could pass,
Whiskeytown Dam (Central Valley Project, completed 1963) is upstream limit. Below the ACID
(Anderson -Cottonwood Irrigation District) canal crossing near the mouth, the channel
braids. |
1953 - 1960
1962 - 1969 1976 - 1978, 1981, 1982
1984, 1985
1988 to present |
| late-fall |
Upstream ~6 miles or ~1 mile
below McCormick-Saeltzer Dam, 16.5 miles to Whiskeytown Dam. |
Harvey
Kano et al. 1996
Reavis 1984
USFWS 1998 |
Fish passage currently blocked at
McCormick -Saeltzer Dam (const. 1903) due to fish ladder design. If fish pass, Whiskeytown
Dam is the upstream limit. Below the ACID (Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District) canal
crossing, near the mouth, the channel braids. |
1982
1984
1985 |
| spring |
Upstream 16.5 miles to
Whiskeytown Dam if fish can pass McCormick-Saeltzer Dam. |
CDFG 1998b
CDFG 1993
Harvey
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Fish ladders at
McCormick-Saeltzer Dam have been impassible. Modified again in 1992. 1991-1993 CDFG
experiments with stocking of juvenile spring chinook from Feather River Hatchery below
Whiskeytown Dam. Spring run hybrid juveniles studied from 1992-1996. Suitable spring-run
habitat above McCormick-Saeltzer Dam to Whiskeytown Dam if passage at fish ladder
possible. |
1956
1960
1977
1993 -present. |
Churn Creek
(RM 284.5) |
late-fall |
Sample taken at 10 km. upstream |
Maslin 1997 |
Adult carcass observed on
1/18/97. Evidence of spawning was observed . |
1997 |
| fall / spring |
To Hartwell Ave. in Redding |
Maslin |
Juveniles found
during non-natal rearing study. In 1997, close to the mouth. In 1998, up to Hartwell Ave.,
at least 1.5 km upstream. |
1997 1998 |
| winter |
To Hartwell Ave. in Redding |
Maslin |
Stillwater
Creek
(RM 281) |
fall |
To Mountain Gate |
CDFG 1998a Rectenwald |
Access to creek flow dependant. |
1957 1969 |
| fall / spring |
Near the mouth, sample taken at
.8 km from the mouth |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing
study. "Good" habitat. Juveniles only found near the mouth, and not found at 2.6
km upstream in sampling done in 1997. Upstream habitat was not used although it was
expected from observations from similar creeks. |
1997 |
| winter |
Near the mouth, sample taken at
.8 km from the mouth |
Maslin Maslin 1997 |
Cow Creek
(RM 280) |
fall |
Up to the South Fork confluence. |
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Harvey
USFWS 1998 |
Primary spawning areas include:
mainstem Cow Creek, the gage station to ~.5 mi below Old Cow Cr.; upstream Little Cow Cr.
to the confluence of Oat Creek. Cow Creek suspected of non-natal rearing but no surveys to
date. Below the gage station Cow Creek braids into several channels. |
1953-1960
1962
1964 -1969
1976
1984
1989 |
| late fall |
Up to the South Fork confluence. |
USFWS 1998 |
Run not surveyed annually by
CDFG. |
n/a |
| Clover Creek |
fall |
To Clover Cr. Falls |
CDFG 1993
Harvey |
High flows needed, intermittent
use. |
Recent aerial flights |
| Little(North) Cow Creek |
fall |
~to Bella Vista or upstream ~ 6
miles past Bella Vista |
CDFG 1993
Harvey
Healy |
Spawning focused from the
confluence to the North Cow Cr. Elementary school. |
n/a |
| Oak Run Creek |
fall |
unknown |
CDFG 1993
Harvey |
High flows needed, intermittent
use. |
n/a |
| Old Cow Creek |
fall |
~ to Fern Road |
CDFG 1993
Harvey |
High flows needed, intermittent
use. |
n/a |
| South Cow Creek
|
fall |
to Wagoner Canyon |
CDFG 1993
Harvey |
Gradient increases at power line
crossing. |
n/a |
| spring |
unknown |
CDFG 1998b
Harvey
Kano 1998
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Adults reported, no extensive use
now or probably historically . On 9/13/89, a 3.2. km (2 mile) reach of South Fork Cow was
snorkeled, no salmon were seen. Spring run habitat survey conducted by CDFG in 1992. |
1989
1992 |
Bear Creek
(RM 278) |
fall |
Surveyed in 1989 from the mouth
to ~ 10.5 miles upstream (16.9 km) |
CDFG 1998a
Harvey
Maslin
USFWS 1998 |
Comparable to Antelope Creek,
high gradient stream. Natal fish observed rearing, indicating spawning. Access is flow
dependant. |
1989 |
| fall / spring |
to Dersch Rd. |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing primarily
around Parkville or at least 5 km upstream. |
1997 |
| Dry Creek |
winter |
to Parkville Rd. |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing study, one fish
observed, a large winter-run juvenile. |
1997 |
Ash Creek
(RM 277) |
fall |
Surveyed 5.2 miles (8.3 km)
upstream |
CDFG 1998a
Kano 1998 |
Lower reach surveyed on 11/24 and
12/1, 1989, 7 carcasses found. |
1957, 1961 1969, 1989 |
| fall / spring |
~ 1.5 miles |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing study,
juveniles observed but no sample taken. |
1997 |
| winter |
~ 1.5 miles |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing study, T. Moore
observed winter run. |
1997 |
| Anderson Creek
|
fall / spring |
At the mouth |
Maslin Maslin 1996a |
Non-natal rearing study. Creek
has unique odor and no suitable spawning gravels. |
1997 |
Cottonwood
Creek
(RM 275) |
fall |
Gas Point Road intersection with
McAuliffe Rd. |
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Harvey
Kano 1998
USFWS 1998 |
Spawning focused from the
confluence of the South Fork to the mouth. Access to the creek flow dependant. Creek
suspected of non-natal rearing but no surveys to date. In a 1989 aerial survey, 1 redd was
observed in 8 miles (18.3 km) on the North Fork, 43 redds in 21.7 miles (35 km) of the
South Fork and 772 redds along the mainstem (from the mouth to the confluence with the
North Fork). |
1953 - 1969
1976 - 1978
1981 - 1984
1989
1991 - 1992 |
| late-fall |
The mainstem and lower reaches of
the, North Fork, Middle Fork, Beegum Creek and the South Fork |
CDFG 1993
Harvey
Kano 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Small run. Access to the creek
flow dependant. Typically spawn farther upstream than the fall-run, in the mainstem and
lower reaches of the North Fork, Middle Fork and South Fork. |
1984
1985
1989 |
| spring |
Middle Fork - up Beegum Cr. ~8
mi.
South Fork - above Maple Gulch. |
CDFG 1993
CDFG 1998b
Harvey
Healey, 1998 memo.
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Historic runs of ~500.
Individuals reported in 1995. On 9/11/89, a 1 mi. stretch of the South Fork was snorkeled,
no fish observed. Population not persistent. |
1989
1995
1997 |
Battle Creek*
(RM 271) |
fall |
To the Coleman National Fish
Hatchery (CNFH, const. 1942) weir (RM 5.7). Some escapement above the weir. |
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Fish&Game Code sec.1505
Harvey
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
CDFG only surveys to the Coleman
National Fish Hatchery (@ RM 5.7), USFWS conducts surveys upstream of CNFH. Spawning focus
at Gover Rd. and old hatchery site. CDFG-designated spawning area from mouth to Coleman
Powerhouse. |
CNFH counts 1952-present observations above CNFH
1958 - 1959
1985 - 1989 |
| late-fall |
To the Coleman National Fish
Hatchery weir (RM 5.7). Some escapement above the weir. |
Harvey
Reavis 1983
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
CDFG only surveys to the Coleman
National Fish Hatchery (CNFH at RM 5.7), USFWS conducts surveys upstream of CNFH, hatchery
maintained run. |
CNFH counts 1952-present
observations above CNFH
1981-1983 |
| spring |
North Fork Battle Cr. to Eagle
Canyon Dam.
South Fork Battle Cr. to Coleman Diversion Dam. |
CDFG 1993
CDFG 1998b
Croci
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
USFWS conducts surveys above
Coleman National Fish Hatchery. Small spring run (50-100) may be of hybrid origin. Hold in
pools in mainstem and tribs. High flows appear to provide access to habitat above dams,
even with fish ladders closed. Unscreened diversions & limited instream flow releases
major impediments to habitat access. |
Above CNFH, estimates
1943-1957,
1995-1997
observations 1970-1975 |
| winter |
North Fork Battle Cr. to Eagle
Canyon Dam.
South Fork Battle Cr. to Coleman Diversion Dam. |
CDFG 1993
Croci
NMFS 1997
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
USFWS conducts surveys above
Coleman National Fish Hatchery (CNFH). While most of hatchery origin, 1998 trapping
efforts discovered several non-hatchery origin winter-run. |
1952-1997, above CNFH,
1975, 1997-1998 |
Inks Creek
(RM 264) |
fall |
Surveyed in 1989 from the mouth
to the confluence with the South Fork, ~ 3.5 miles (5.6 km) |
CDFG 1998a
Kano 1998 |
A survey, on Nov. 7, 1989 was
conducted from the mouth to the confluence with the South Fork. Ten carcasses, four lives
and three redds were observed. |
1969
1989 |
| fall / spring |
~1.5 miles |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing occurring at
least 2 km upstream. Creek in "good" condition. |
1997 |
Frazier Creek
(RM 267) |
n/a |
unknown |
Maslin |
Westside tributary. Creek
surveyed for non-natal rearing, but no fish observed. |
1997 |
Spring Creek
(RM 257.5) |
n/a |
unknown |
Maslin |
Westside tributary. Creek
surveyed for non-natal rearing, but no fish observed. Gradient of 1.39% at the mouth. |
1997 |
Paynes Creek
(RM 253) |
fall |
~ lower 3 miles (or ~1 mile
upstream from "the old bridge crossing" to the diversion ditch) |
CDFG 1998a
Harvey
Maslin
USFWS 1998 |
Small run. Access to the creek
flow dependant. Creek surveyed for non-natal rearing, but no fish observed. Gradient of
1.66% at the mouth. |
1965,1966
1969
1982 - 1984
1989 |
Sevenmile Creek
(RM 251) |
n/a |
unknown |
Maslin |
Eastside tributary. Creek
surveyed for non-natal rearing, but no fish observed. |
1997 |
Blue Tent Creek
(RM 247.7) |
fall / spring |
~ 1.8 miles, not to Interstate 5 |
Moore 1997
Maslin
Maslin 1996,b
Maslin 1997 |
Non natal rearing occurring to at
least 3 km. Creek condition worse after 1998 flows. T. Moore studied rearing farther
upstream. Essentially no access to spawning gravels. |
1995-1998 |
Dibble Creek
(RM 246) |
fall / spring |
~ 1.8 miles not to Interstate 5 |
Moore 1997
Maslin
Maslin 1996a
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing Occurring at
least 2 km upstream. Stream in "terrible" condition. Essentially no access to
spawning gravels. |
1995-1998 |
Reeds Creek
(RM 244.8) |
fall / spring |
Reported as far as Wilder Rd. or
~ 5 km upstream. |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing study. Marginal
habitat there. Usually found below Jackson Road. Tributary, Brickyard Creek sampled in
1995. |
1995
1997 |
Red Bank Creek
(RM 243) |
fall / spring |
Reported as far as Paskenta Rd
.or
~5 km upstream. |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing study, creek in
"poor"condition. Usually just upstream of County Road A8. |
1995
1997 |
Salt Creek
(RM 240) |
fall |
Past Tusken Springs Rd. (where
the canyon begins and the gradient increases). |
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Kano 1998
Harvey |
Most active between Highway 36
and Tusken Springs Rd. On Nov 22, 1989, a 1.5 (2.5 km) mile reach was surveyed 7.7 miles
(12.5 km) upstream from the mouth, three carcasses were found. |
1972
1973
1982 - 1984
1989 |
| late-fall |
unknown |
Hoopaugh 1977
Knutson 1980
Taylor 1974 |
Brief mention in some annual
spawning stock reports. |
1972, 1973
1975, 1978 |
| fall / spring |
Just upstream of Highway 99, out
of Red Bluff. |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing study. Reported
at least 6 km upstream. |
1997 |
| winter |
Just upstream of Highway 99, out
of Red Bluff. |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing study, winter
juvenile observed. |
1997 |
Antelope
Creek
(RM 235) |
fall |
The gage station |
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Harvey
Kano 1998
USFWS 1998 |
Access to Antelope Creek includes
four migratory routes: New Creek, Craig Creek, Butler Slough and mainstem Antelope Creek.
Spawning is scattered throughout the four tributaries with the primary spawning occurring
from the confluence with Little Antelope Creek to the gage station. Surveys in 1989 from
RM 3.1 to 6.5 observed carcasses, redds and live fish. |
1953 - 1958
1960,
1962 - 1977
1981 - 1984
1989 |
| late-fall |
not mentioned |
Hoopaugh 1979 |
Brief mention in annual spawning
stock report (2/1/77). |
1977 |
| spring |
North Fork Antelope ~ to the
McClure Place or Confluence with Judd Creek.
South Fork Antelope ~ to Round Mountain Creek |
Brown
CDFG 1998b
CDFG 1993
Harvey |
Snorkel surveys conducted from
1989. The lower distribution limit found ~ 2 miles downstream of the Tehama Wildlife
Refuge boundary. Population not persistent. Adequate adult holding and spawning habitat
but passage limited by two water diversions. |
1953
1956
1959
1983 - 1984
1986 - present |
| Craig Creek
|
fall |
To the confluence of Antelope
Creek |
CDFG 1998a
Harvey
Kano 1998 |
Scattered spawning, access route
to Antelope Creek. Suspected of non-natal rearing but no surveys to date. Surveys in 1989
included a .75 mile (1.3 km ) stretch starting .5 miles (.8 km) upstream of its mouth.
Redds, lives and carcasses observed. |
1973 - 1975
1981 - 1984
1989 |
| late-fall |
To the confluence of Antelope
Creek |
Kano et al. 1996 |
Brief mention in annual spawner
stock report. |
1984 |
Dye Creek
(RM 232) |
fall |
Up to Foothill Rd. (canyon
entrance) |
CDFG 1998a
Harvey
Kano 1998 |
Small run. Access to the creek
flow dependant. Insufficient flow to accommodate spawners during the 12/4/89 survey.
Survey included a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) stretch 2.6 miles (4.2 km) upstream of its mouth. |
1957, 1969
1971 - 1973,
1982 - 1984
1989 |
| fall / spring |
To Highway 99 bridge |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing study. Reported
at least 6.7 km upstream. Obstructions at Shasta Blvd, with other barriers farther
upstream (a dam). |
1997 |
| winter |
Sample taken at 3.6 and 4.7 km
upstream |
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing study. Two
winter-run juveniles observed in early April. |
|
Oat Creek
(RM 233) |
fall / spring |
Up to Tyler Rd. |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing study. Maximum
distance upstream in 1997 was 3 km. |
1997
1998 |
Coyote Creek
(RM 233) |
fall |
Tehama-Colusa (TC) Spawning
Channel |
CDFG 1998a
Harvey
Kano 1998 |
Access route for fish
raised at the TC spawning channel. Winter run observed downstream of canal. No present
use. In 1989, any spawning that occurred did not survive since the creek dewatered when
Red Bluff Diversion Dam gates were raised. |
1974 - 1977
1989 |
| late-fall |
TC spawning channel |
Hoopaugh 1977
Hoopaugh 1978 |
1975
1976 |
| winter |
TC spawning channel |
Hoopaugh 1977
Hoopaugh 1978 |
1975
1976 |
| fall / spring |
Upstream ~1/2 mile from the
confluence with Oat Creek (first big bend). |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing study. Maximum
distance upstream in 1997 was 2 km. |
1997, 1998 |
Elder Creek
(RM 230) |
fall |
~2.5 miles upstream |
Kano 1998
USFWS 1998 |
Weekly surveys in 1989 (Oct
-early Dec) resulted in no fish observed and the stream had become dry. Siltation in the
lower reach and flow dependency limit spawning. |
1989 |
| fall / spring |
Just upstream of the
Highway 99 West at the Tehama Colusa (TC) Canal. |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing
study. Maximum distance upstream in 1997 was 6.5 km. At the TC Canal is a concrete ford ,
some juveniles seen above in limited numbers. Difficult stream to sample. |
1997 |
| winter |
Mill Creek
(RM 230) |
fall |
To the canyon entrance (~ 1 mi.
upstream from the gage station) |
Brown
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Harvey
USFWS 1998 |
Have been sighted at Lower Mill
Creek confluence during high water years. Clough Dam destroyed in 1997 flooding. Suspected
of non-natal rearing but no surveys to date. In the lower reach, the spawning areas are
armored with rocks and boulders. Surveys conducted as a CDFG and USFS coop. effort. |
1952 - 1989,
1992 - 1994,
1997 - present |
| late-fall |
not mentioned |
Hoopaugh 1978, 1979
Kano et al. 1996
Knutson 1980
Taylor 1974 |
Observations of fish mentioned in
some annual spawning stock reports (1973, 1975-1978). |
1973
1975-1978
1985 |
| Mill Creek
cont. |
winter |
lower mainstem reaches of Mill
Creek |
Menchen 1964 |
Few fish spawned below Clough
Dam, creek temperatures believed to be too high for egg survival. Uncommon occurrence. |
1963 |
| spring |
~ 2 miles below Lassen National
Park Boundary, or 2 mi. upstream of Hwy. 36 bridge. |
Brown
CDFG 1998b
Harvey
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Holding areas primarily
downstream of Big Hole (USFS lands). Spawning primarily at the Avery Place and upstream of
the Mill Creek Store; or from 2 mi. upstream of Hwy 36 bridge downstream to Lees Camp (24
mi.). Very important habitat as stream supports 1 of 3 wild, persistent, and long-term
documented populations of spring-run. Access mainly affected by low flows due to
diversions, but new Water Exchange Agreement has helped. |
1954-1964
1970-1975
1977, 1978
1980
1982- present |
McClure Creek
(RM 226.5) |
fall / spring |
To Highway 99. |
Maslin
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing
study. Maximum distance upstream in 1997 was 3.1 km. Many fish observed at Hall Rd. |
1997 |
| winter |
To Highway 99 |
Maslin |
| Truckee Creek |
n/a |
unknown |
Maslin |
Tributary to McClure Creek.
Surveyed for non-natal rearing, but no fish observed. |
1997 |
Thomes Creek
(RM 225) |
fall |
up to Interstate-5 crossing (~ 4
mi.) |
CDFG 1998a
Healey
Kano 1998
USFWS 1998 |
Access to the creek flow
dependant. In 1989, surveys from the mouth upstream 6.2 miles resulted in 3 carcasses and
13 redds. Aerial counts the same day, 18.7 miles, observed 7 redds. |
1957
1974
1975
1989 |
| spring |
unknown |
USFWS 1998 |
Adult spring run have been
observed in Thomes Creek three times, in 1946, 1958 and 1962. |
1946
1958
1962 |
| fall / spring |
to Rawson Road. |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a |
Non-natal rearing
study. Juveniles reported to 13 km upstream (11.5 km, 1995). Difficult creek to sample. |
1995,1997, 1998 |
| winter |
to Rawson Road. |
Maslin |
1997, 1998 |
Toomes (Dry)
Creek
(RM 223) |
fall |
Favinger Place, to the canyon
entrance. |
CDFG 1998a
Healy |
Access to the creek flow
dependant. A 11/9/89 survey showed the lower section of the creek was dry, 2 live salmon
observed. |
1956, 1967,
1976, 1977,
1980 - 1984
1989 |
| late-fall |
not mentioned |
Taylor 1973 |
Observations mentioned in annual
spawning stock reports, 5 fish in 1972. |
1972 |
| fall / spring |
~1/2 mile upstream Highway 99 to
Tehama & Vina Rd. |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a |
Non-natal rearing study. Reported
at 3 km upstream. High gradient system, fish found lower in the creek. |
1995
1997 |
Deer Creek
(RM 220) |
fall |
To the gage station |
Brown
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Harvey
Maslin
USFWS 1998 |
Spawning focused from the
"upper dam" downstream to Hwy. 99; present surveys emphasize holding. Suspected
of non-natal rearing but no surveys to date. Information collected by CDFG/ USFS coop.
efforts. |
1952 - 1954,
1956 - 1960,
1962 - 1987
1989
1992 - 1994, |
| late-fall |
unknown |
Kano et al. 1996
USFWS 1998 |
Observations of fish mentioned in
annual spawning stock reports. |
1984
1985 |
| winter |
unknown |
CDFG 1998a |
Egg mortality high with high
water temperatures. Uncommon occurrence. |
1963 |
| spring |
Upper Deer Creek Falls |
Brown
CDFG 1998b
CDFG 1993
Harvey
USFWS 1998 |
Spawning focused from Ponderosa
Way Bridge to Deer Creek Falls. Moak Cove area used in low water years. Habitat extended 6
miles (1943) by fish ladder. Diverters working to provide adequate flows. Very important
habitat as stream supports 1 of 3 wild, persistent, and long-term documented populations
of spring-run. |
1940-1956,
1958
1963,1964,
1970-1976, 1977,1978,
1980- present |
Jewet Creek
(RM 215) |
fall / spring |
To Wisconsin Road, ~2.5 miles
upstream. |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing study. Lower
end of creek dries up first. Fish from Coleman National Fish Hatchery. |
1997 |
| Singer Creek
|
fall |
unknown |
CDFG 1998a
Kano et al. 1996 |
In 1984, one survey was made, 2
live salmon observed. No description of location given. |
1972
1973
1984 |
| fall / spring |
unknown |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing study. |
1997
1998 |
Pine Creek
(RM 197) |
fall / spring |
Downstream Hwy 99E, up to 22.1 km
upstream |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a |
Non-natal rearing
study. Juveniles seen up to 22.1 km, upstream. |
1995
1997 |
| winter |
Downstream Hwy 99E |
Maslin |
1997 |
| Rice / Burch Creek
|
fall / spring |
Upstream to Kirkwood |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing study. Chinook
from Coleman National Fish Hatchery |
1998 |
Big Chico
Creek
(RM 193) |
fall |
Iron Canyon Fish Ladder in
Bidwell Park |
CDFG 1998a
Hill
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Small run. Lower Bidwell Park
boundary to Salmon Hole. Run not annually surveyed by CDFG at this time. |
1957, 1962
1983 - 1985 |
| late-fall |
Iron Canyon Fish Ladder in
Bidwell Park |
Hill
Maslin
Menchen, 1965
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Observed while trapping. Lower
Bidwell Park boundary to the Salmon Hole is probable spawning location. Run not annually
surveyed by CDFG at this time. |
1964
1997 |
| spring |
Higgins Hole, ~.5 to 1 mile
upstream of the Ponderosa Way crossing. |
CDFG 1998b
Hill
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Remnant run with sporadic
occurrence. Primary holding is Higgins Hole, Forest Ranch and Hennings Hole. Downstream
limit of holding and spawning is Salmon Hole. Low flows and high temperatures limit
habitat use. Population not persistent. |
1956-1960,
1962-1974,
1977,1983-1985, 1989-1990,1992-present |
| fall / spring |
To Lindo Channel |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing study. Reported
at 4 km upstream. |
n/a |
| winter |
To Lindo Channel |
Maslin |
Non-natal rearing study. |
n/a |
| Mud Creek |
spring |
not mentioned |
Maslin |
Adult spring fish observed in
county floodway. |
1998 |
| fall / spring |
to Hicks Lane |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a,b
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing study. Reported
at 13.1 km upstream |
1995, 1996,1997
1998 |
| winter |
to Hicks Lane |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a,b
Maslin 1997 |
Non-natal rearing, found at 8.3
km upstream. |
1997 |
Rock Creek
Kusal Slough |
fall / spring |
Hwy 99 E |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a
Maslin 1997
|
Non-natal rearing study. Reported
at 17.4 km upstream. Access through Kusal Slough. |
1995, 1997 |
| winter |
Hwy 99E |
Non-natal rearing study. Access
through Kusal Slough. |
1997 |
| Lindo Channel |
fall |
below Five Mile Rec. Area |
CDFG 1993
Gibbs
Maslin |
Excellent spawning
gravel, most years intermittent flows preclude successful spawning. Formerly called
"Sandy Gulch" an old split of Big Chico Creek. Lindo Channel receives more
water, (4200 cfs), than Big Chico Creek (1600 cfs). Fall and late-fall not found past Bear
Hole. Spring run will migrate with adequate flows available. |
n/a |
| late-fall |
below Five Mile Rec. Area |
CDFG 1993
Gibbs
Maslin |
n/a |
| spring |
to 5 Mile - site of a diversion
dam that diverts water into Lindo Channel. Used to be a gravel push up bar (no longer
done). |
Gibbs
Maslin |
n/a |
Stony Creek
(RM 189) |
fall |
Black Butte Dam (~24 mi.
upstream) and/or the Glenn Colusa Irrigation District Dam (GCID). |
CDFG 1998a
Kano 1998
USFWS, 1998
USBuRec 1996
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Black Butte Dam (CVP, constructed
1963) is present upstream limit. 1989 (11/30) surveys from the I-5 bridge downstream 10.4
miles and aerial surveys (12/4) of 19.4 miles observed the stream was dry from the GCID to
the mouth, 2 redds were counted. |
1957
1968
1981
1989
1994 |
| late fall |
same as above |
USBuRec 1996 |
See Lower Stony Creek Fish,
Wildlife and Water Use Management Plan on website. |
1994 |
| fall / spring |
Up Hwy 32 to Capay Rd. or 6th
Ave. |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a |
Non-natal rearing
study. Majority of fish are fall run. |
1997 |
| winter |
Up Hwy 32 to Capay Rd. or 6th
Ave. |
Maslin
Maslin 1996a |
1997 |
Butte Creek
(RM 139)
(RM 80) |
fall |
Centerville Dam (Constructed
1900) is present upstream limit. |
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Hill
Ward
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
The fall-run have fewer numbers
than the spring run. Fish may enter Butte Creek through 4 routes. 1) Butte Slough (RM 139)
at Moons Bend, 2) Tisdale Bypass which accesses the Sutter Bypass, 3) The Sutter Bypass
via Sacramento Slough.(RM 80), 4) The Colusa weir. Majority of spawning occurs from Durham
(proximity to the crossing of the Western Canal to the Parrot - Phelan Dam)
Dams to be removed on Butte Creek include: McGowan and McPherrin.
Dams to be modified in 1998/99 on Butte Creek include: Adams, Gorrill, and Durham
(Durham/Mutual). |
1971
1972
1974 -1976
1978
1983
1996 |
| late-fall |
Centerville Head Dam |
CDFG 1993
CDFG 1998a
Hill
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Not surveyed frequently. Spawning
occurs above Parrot -Phelan Dam. |
1975
1978
1981 |
| spring |
Centerville Head Dam |
CDFG 1998b
CDFG 1993
Hill
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Majority of run (95%) stopped at
the natural falls downstream from Centerville Dam, approx. 1 km. Fish tend to hold from
confluence of Little Butte Creek upstream of the Centerville Powerhouse and spawn below
the powerhouse. Significant habitat alterations and diversions reduce quality. Very
important habitat as stream supports 1 of 3 wild, persistent, and long-term documented
populations of spring-run. |
1954-present |
| Sutter Bypass |
spring |
East & West channels provide
migration access |
CDFG 1998b (Curtis 1996, in CDFG
1998b) |
Adult and juvenile migrational
route, impacted by flow control structures with no fish screens or ladders. A limited
evaluation by CDFG has identified rearing potential for juvenile spring run within the
Sutter Bypass. |
n/a |
| winter |
migratory route |
Hill
Reavis 1981 |
Adult and juvenile winter run use
the Sutter Bypass as a migratory route. Observed near Little Butte Creek. |
1979 |
Feather River*
(RM 80) |
fall |
Feather River Hatchery
at Oroville Dam
(@ RM 71) |
CDFG 1998a
Fish&Game Code sec.1505
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Surveys include hatchery counts
and in-river counts. CDFG-designated spawning area between Oroville and mouth of Honcut
Creek. Oroville Dam (State Water Project, constructed 1967) is the present upstream limit.
|
1952-present
HATCHERY
1964- present |
| late-fall |
Feather River Hatchery
at Oroville Dam
(@ RM 71) |
Hoopaugh 1978, 1979
Knudson 1980
Reavis 1984
Taylor 1972, 1973, 1976
USFWS 1998 |
CDFG introduced late-fall run in
1970 from the Coleman National Fish Hatchery, extirpated after two generations. Thermalito
Afterbay Outlet to mouth of Honcut Ck. always has warmer temperatures. |
1973-1978
1982 |
| spring |
Feather River Hatchery
at Oroville Dam
(@ RM 71) |
CDFG 1998b
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Run intergression with fall-run
fish and maintained by hatchery; hybrids spawn between Dam and Hwy. 7 and hold over the
summer in deep pools within low-flow section between Thermalito Diversion Dam and
Thermalito Afterbay Outlet. |
1946
1954- present
>1964 all counts at Feather River Hatchery |
| Yuba
River |
fall |
Englebright Dam
(@ RM 24) |
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Fish&Game Code sec.1505 Nelson
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Hwy. 20 downstream to Daguerre
Point Dam is area of spawning concentration, though this dam blocks passage at certain
flows. CDFG-designated spawning area between
Englebright Dam and ~ 4 mi. east of Marysville. Englebright Dam (constructed 1941) is the
present upstream limit. |
1953-present |
| spring |
Englebright Dam
(@ RM 24) |
CDFG 1998b
CDFG 1993
Nelson
Baracco |
Remnant population persists and
is maintained by " fish produced in the river, salmon straying...and infrequent
stocking of hatchery reared fish by the DFG." (CDFG 1993). Strays from the Feather R.
can be found scattered throughout the system during the summer. Summer refugia is found
immediately below the Narrows 1 and 2 powerhouses with deep pools and cool water. This is
historic fall-run spawning habitat, which may have led to hybridization. Englebright Dam
(constructed 1941) is the present upstream limit, though DaGuerre Point Dam may block at
certain flows. |
1972,
1980-1986
1988-1989
1997 |
| Deer Creek |
fall |
~ 2 miles upstream from the Yuba
River |
Nelson |
Access to the creek flow
dependant. |
n/a |
| Bear River |
fall |
South Sutter Irrigation Dam, ~15
miles upstream from the confluence with the Feather River. |
CDFG 1993
Nelson |
Trib. at RM 12. Intermittent use,
access to the river flow dependent. Camp Far West Dam (constructed in 1963, RM 16) is the
present physical upstream limit, but SSID dam blocks due to inadequate flow releases. |
n/a |
Dry Creek
(Yuba Co.) |
fall |
to Spenceville |
Kano et al. 1996
Nelson
Reavis 1986 |
Access to the creek flow
dependant. Unpublished, unstudied findings. On 12/19/85, 1.5 mi. surveyed on Beale Air
Force Base. The base warden later reported counting four redds and observing seven salmon
caught by anglers in this area. |
1983
1983 |
| Coon Creek |
fall |
Above highway 65 |
Menchen 1964-1967 |
Access flow dependant. No fish
observed, but redds found. Appears to connect with the East Side Canal, contact with
Feather River is not researched. |
1963-1966 |
| Doty Ravine |
fall |
Above highway 65 |
Menchen 1964-1967 |
Access flow dependant |
1963-1966 |
| Auburn Ravine |
fall |
Highway 65 |
Reavis 1981 |
Access flow dependant |
1980 |
American
River*
(RM 60) |
fall |
Impassable at Nimbus Fish
Hatchery
at Nimbus Dam
(@RM 23) |
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Fish&Game Code sec.1505
Nelson
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Hatchery and in-river counts
made. 97% of spawning above Watt Ave., 75% of spawning above Sunrise Blvd., !00% above
Howe Ave., upstream from the American River Parkway. CDFG-designated spawning area between
Nimbus Dam and 1 mi. downstream from Arden Way. Nimbus Dam (Central Valley Project,
constructed 1955) is present upstream limit. |
1952-present
Nimbus Hatchery
1955-present |
| spring |
To Nimbus Dam
(@ RM 23) |
CDFG 1998b
Nelson |
Strays occasionally observed. No
longer exist in American River. |
n/a |
East Main Drain
(Natomas) |
fall |
not mentioned |
Menchen 1964-1966,1969
Nelson |
Migratory route to Dry Creek. |
1963-1965
1968 |
| Dry Creek |
fall |
East of Roseville |
Nelson |
Poor habitat and use based on
flows. Past CDFG personnel introduced fry from hatchery stock into Dry Creek at confluence
with the East Main Drain (Natomas) |
n/a |
| Antelope Creek |
fall |
Just above Hwy 65 |
Nelson |
Access to the creek flow and
early rain dependant. Accounted for ~10% available habitat up Dry Creek tributaries |
n/a |
| Miners-Ravine Ck. |
fall |
At town site of Hidden Valley,
near Cavitt & Stallman Rd. |
Nelson
Swanson 1992 |
Access to the creek flow and
early rain dependant. Accounted for ~30% available habitat up Dry Creek tributaries |
n/a |
| Secret Ravine Ck. |
fall |
Rock Springs Rd. |
Nelson |
Access to the creek flow and
early rain dependant. Accounted for ~60% available habitat up Dry Creek tributaries |
n/a |
| Cache Creek |
fall |
Not accessible at present |
Emig
Moyle
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
No current access to creek.
Historically, supported salmon only in wet years, probably as far as Capay Dam. |
n/a |
| Putah Creek |
fall |
Up to 1 km below Solano Diversion
Dam; spawners and juveniles seen in reach below Stevenson Bridge near Davis. |
Moyle
Wingate
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Flow dependent access; spawning
& rearing successful in high water years. From the Sacramento River fish enter
Prospect Slough arm of Cache Slough, then access the Toe Drain which parallels the
Shipping Channel. Access to Putah Creek occurs via Yolo By-pass. UC Davis has surveyed in
recent years. |
1995
1997
1998 |
| Sacramento Deep Water
Shipping Channel |
fall |
Blocked at lock for migrating
adults (~ 25 mi.); entire channel used by downstream migrants diverted from Sacramento R. |
Wingate |
Adults are stopped at the lock 25
miles up channel, while downstream migrants get diverted from Sacramento River. Slow to
stagnant waters within channel. Lack of flow consistency between shipping channel and
tidal river flows. |
1994 |
San
Francisco Bay & Delta |
| Delta |
|
| Migration and Rearing |
fall late-fall spring |
Found throughout the Delta |
Croteau
McLain
Neillands
USFWS 1995
CDFG 1998b |
All open accessible channels are
considered migratory / rearing habitat for the four races of chinook as adults and
juveniles. Rearing habitat and timing is strongly influenced by magnitude of stream flow
and tidal cycle. Fall and spring run fry (although little data available) use the Delta
and Bay frequently as rearing habitat. A considerable fall/spring fry population is found
migrating into the Delta during Dec., Jan. & March, most pronounced during wet years.
They can also stay upriver and emigrate as smolts or yearlings in the spring which tend to
move through the Delta rapidly. Spring outmigration can be altered by the installation of
the South Delta Barriers (Old River, Grant Line, etc.), which still allow fish to be drawn
up from other channels. Winter and late-fall runs tend to rear upstream of the Delta.
Juveniles can be found entrained on SWP/ CVP pumps at Clifton Court Forebay. |
Annual by USFWS & CDFG |
| winter |
|
NMFS 1997
www.delta.dfg.ca.gov/baydelta/monitoring/ychin.html
|
Peak emigration of winter-run
occurs from January-April, but range may extend from September-June. Distinct emigration
pulses appear to coincide with high precipitation and increased turbidity. Migrate from
the Delta to the ocean from Jan-June. Juvenile salmon monitoring started in 1991.
|
Annual
(1991-present)
CDFG & USFWS |
| SF Bay |
|
| Migration and rearing |
fall
spring
winter
late-fall |
Found throughout Bay |
NMFS 1997
Emig
McLain |
Winter run critical habitat is
designated North Bay above the Bay Bridge. Fall run adults in South Bay also. DFG believes
fall run are strays from hatchery releases. Fall & spring runs use Bay for rearing
habitat. |
n/a |
| South SF Bay |
|
| Alameda Creek |
fall |
Up to Hwy 4 in Martinez |
Leidy, pers. comm.
Roper |
Observed in this stream but no
additional information. May be strays from hatchery releases in Bay. CDFG biologist
locates limit at 5.5 miles upstream, at the BART station where an 8 ft. drop structure is
found. Upstream of barrier is a water district inflatable dam. |
1996
1997 |
Coyote Creek |
fall |
Unknown |
Roper
Smith
Leidy, pers. comm. |
A small run annually ascends the
creek to a series of water percolation dams, up to the Montague Expressway. No extensive
surveys, fish are presumably of hatchery origin. |
Personal observations over a
period of time |
| Guadalupe River |
fall |
14 miles up is a barrier. US Army
Corps outfall located about 200 yards above the Hwy. 680/242 intersect - or - To ~ Blossom
Hill Blvd. where there is a 13 foot barrier. |
Leidy et al. in: Kay 1997
Roper
SCVWD Biologists
Smith
Southbay Salmon and Steelhead Restoration |
Usually found to 9 miles
upstream. Small run spawning during certain years. Historical evidence is lacking and the
untimely early appearance of the fish (Sept.) for a low fall flow system indicate hatchery
stock. A 1994 San Jose State Univ. mark & recapture study found population of ~200
fish. Spawn in lower reaches in Sept. to late Nov. Outmigrant and upstream trapping now
conducted by Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD). |
1986
1987
1994 |
San Tomas
Aquinas Creek |
fall |
Up to Hwy. 101 bridge crossing? |
Leidy, pers. comm.
Emig |
CDFG recorded a female
spawned-out chinook carcass 100 yds. below the Hwy. 101 bridge crossing on 1/11/84; 12
redds also noted then in a reach between Walsh Ave. and the Southern Pacific RR drop
structure. |
1984 |
| San Pablo Bay |
(West to East on the
North side) |
Gallinas
Creek |
fall |
East side of Hwy. 101 |
Cox |
Spawning unknown, fish observed
over multiple years. |
Personal observations over a
period of time |
Miller Creek |
fall |
Upstream to the Hwy. 101
crossing. |
Cox |
Spawning unknown, fish observed
over multiple years. |
Personal observations over a
period of time |
Novato Creek |
fall |
½ mile above Hwy. 101 |
Cox |
Spawning unknown, fish observed
over multiple years. |
Personal observations over a
period of time |
Petaluma
River |
fall |
To at least the railroad crossing
near upstream influence of tidal action / turning basin; & Adobe Creek |
Cox Leidy |
Small salmon run. Adobe Creek
fish spawned by teacher Tom Furrer of Casa Grande H.S., perhaps occasional stream
spawning. Tyee Club raises and releases fish. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
Sonoma Creek |
fall |
To the confluence with Carriger
Creek. |
Cox Adams |
Dr. Adams confirmed the presence
of chinook at the confluence of Sonoma Creek and Carriger Creek in fall 1997. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
Napa River |
fall |
Upstream into the town of
Calistoga, up to the base of Kimball Canyon Dam |
Emig Leidy |
A small run (numbers unknown);
some occasional spawning, possibly strays. Unknown whether chinook use any of the
tributary streams |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
American
Canyon Creek |
fall |
1/4 mile |
Edwards |
No spawning suspected, possibly
strays. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
| Grizzly Bay |
|
Green Valley
Creek
|
fall |
To the base of Green Valley
Falls, ~1/2 mi above Green Valley |
Edwards |
Has seen redds at Mangles
(Mankas?) Crossing, The falls are 50 to 80 feet high. Creek feeds to Cordelia Slough. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
Suisun Creek |
fall |
Upstream to the Napa Co. / Solano
Co. Line |
Edwards |
Spawning unknown; fish observed
over multiple years, possibly strays. Creek feeds to Cordelia Slough. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
Gordon Valley
Creek |
fall |
Upstream to the base of the dam
forming Lake Curry |
Edwards |
Tributary to Suisun Creek.
Spawning unknown; fish observed over multiple years, possibly strays. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
Ledgewood
Creek |
fall |
Above Hwy 80. |
Edwards |
Total use and/or spawning
unknown; fish observed over multiple years. Creek feeds to Suisun Slough. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
Laurel Creek |
fall |
To Travis Blvd. in Fairfield |
Edwards |
Spawning unknown; fish observed
over multiple years, possibly strays. To Suisun Slough. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
McCoy Creek |
fall |
To its confluence with Laurels
Creek, or upstream to Tabor Ave. |
Edwards |
Spawning unknown; fish observed
over multiple years, possibly strays, poor habitat. Goes through subdivision to Hill
Slough. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
Union Creek |
fall |
To Travis Air Force Base, East of
southern most run way. Behind Laurels. |
Edwards |
Spawning unknown, fish observed
over multiple years, possibly strays. Poor habitat to Hill Slough. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
| Yellow Jacket Slough |
fall |
To Walters Avenue and Creed Rd. |
Edwards |
Spawning unknown or not believed
to occur. Fish observed over multiple years, possibly strays, poor habitat. Flows to Hill
Slough. Chinook have been caught near Suisun City. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
| Carquinez Strait |
|
Alhambra
Creek |
fall |
Up to Highway 4 in Martinez. |
Buelna |
Observed in this stream but no
additional information. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
Grayson Creek |
fall |
Into Pleasant Hill. Up to Murders
Creek. |
Buelna |
An attractant to youth at Valley
View Middle School. Spawning unknown. |
Personal observations
over a period of time |
| Walnut Creek |
fall |
unknown; series of barriers and 2
mi. concrete channel make access difficult to good upstream habitat |
Leidy et al. in: Kay 1997
Buelna |
May be strays from hatchery
releases in Bay; population appears to be established. Creek flows to Pacheco Creek. Army
Corps' outfall located about 200 yards above the Hwy. 680/242 intersect. Some spawning and
reproduction, but not consistent. |
1996 1997 |
San
Joaquin Valley |
| San Joaquin River -
mainstem |
fall |
Migration path to tributaries.
Upstream blocked by barrier and by Friant Dam. |
Neillands |
No spawning of significance
occurs today on the mainstem river. Adult migration upstream of the Merced River is
currently blocked in fall by installation of the Hills Ferry Barrier (1992-1995). Spring
outmigration can be altered by the installation of the South Delta Barriers (Old River,
Grant Line, etc.), which still allow fish to be drawn up from other channels. Friant Dam
is present upstream limit (constructed 1949). |
1953-present |
| |
Mokelumne River*
(RM 23) |
fall |
Camanche Dam is impassable.
|
CDFG1998a
CDFG 1993
Fjelstad
Fish&Game Code sec.1505
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
East Bay Municipal Utilities
District (EBMUD) conducts ladder counts at Woodbridge with video. Spawning is focused
between Elliot Rd. and Camanche Dam. Mokelumne River has spawning channel owned by EBMUD.
CDFG-designated spawning area between Lockeford and Pardee Dam. Camanche Dam (constructed
1963) is the present upstream limit. |
In-river
1953-present
Hatchery
1964- 1983
1985- present |
| Cosumnes River |
fall |
Latrobe Rd. South of the town of
Latrobe. No dams block access. |
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Fjelstad
Fish&Game Code sec.1505
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Tributary of the Mokelumne River
at RM 23. Spawning areas between Michigan Bar and Sloughhouse (Hwy 16) or Meiss Rd. To
Latrobe Road Bridge. Access to the river flow dependant. CDFG-designated spawning area
between Latrobe Rd. Bridge and Meiss Rd. Bridge. |
1953-1960
1962-1975
1978-1980
1983-985
1988
1991-1994 |
Calaveras
River
(RM 38) |
fall |
New Hogan Dam is impassable. |
CDFG 1993
Fjelstad
USFWS 1998
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Migratory route includes: the
original Calaveras River stream channel, Mormon Slough and the Stockton Diverting Canal
(into which Mormon Slough drains). Spawning occurs upstream of Bellota Dam (weir). Fish
access flow dependent. New Hogan Dam (Central Valley Project, constructed 1964) is present
upstream limit. |
n/a |
| winter |
New Hogan Dam is impassable. |
CDFG 1993
Yoshiyama et al. 1996 |
Unusual salmon run that spawned
in late winter and spring but unknown if the runs existed before dam construction.
Documented for 6 years numbering from 100 to 1000 fish which would spawn in the reach
below New Hogan Dam. Fish found in tidewater only in 1976 and 1982. |
1972
1975
1976
1978
1982
1984 |
Stanislaus River
(RM 75) |
fall |
Goodwin Dam (RM 52) is
impassable.
|
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Fjelstad
Fish&Game Code sec.1505 Mayott
USFWS 1998 |
Spawning focused on the extensive
gravel beds from Riverbank to Knights Ferry. 95% of the spawning occurs from Orange
Blossom Rd to Knights Ferry and 1 mi. upstream of Knights Ferry, spawning is concentrated
at Two Mile Bar. CDFG-designated spawning area between Goodwin Dam and the town of
Riverbank. Goodwin Dam (constructed 1912) is present upstream limit. |
1952-1981
1983-present |
| Tuolumne River
|
fall |
La Grange Dam is impassable. |
CDFG 1998a
CDFG 1993
Fjelstad
Fish&Game Code sec.1505 Mayott |
Rearing throughout the entire
lower river. Spawning focused upstream of Turlock Lake, downstream from the town of
Waterford. CDFG-designated spawning area between dam and Geer Rd. (J14) Bridge. La Grange
Dam (constructed 1893) is present upstream limit. |
1952-present |
Merced River*
(RM 118) |
fall |
Crocker-Huffman Diversion Dam is
impassable.
|
CDFG 1993
Fish&Game Code sec.1505
Mayott |
Spawning occurs in the 25 mile
reach from the town of Cressy to the Crocker-Huffman Dam. Rearing occurs from the CH Dam
to the mouth of the San Joaquin River. CDFG-designated spawning area between Dam and
Cressey. Crocker-Huffman Diversion Dam (constructed 1988) is present upstream limit. |
1954
1957-present
Hatchery
1970-1976
1978-present |
| late-fall |
Crocker-Huffman Diversion Dam is
impassable. |
CDFG 1993 USFWS 1998 |
Brief mention of sporadic use by
late-fall run. No mention of survey dates or use areas in these reports. |
n/a |
* = Hatchery present on the river or
creek.
1/ RM = river mile of tributary from
mouth of the Sacramento River (at Chipps Island) or of the San Joaquin River.
2/ Locations of upper limits of runs
were sought from those local field biologists with greatest knowledge; such stream details
are not readily available in published reports.
3/ Survey dates are taken from CDFG (Red Bluff)
"Grand Tab" summary table for the fall-run. Run distinctions, aside from the
fall run, are not made for the numbers representing the Grand Tab. Information about a
particular run surveyed is included in the Annual Report - Chinook Salmon Spawner
Stocks in California's Central Valley, (year surveyed), by CDFG. The Grand Tab table
includes USFWS numbers from Battle Creek and hatchery returns.
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Personal communications: (See "Contacts &
Expertise List" about how to contact the names below.)
Adams, Peter Dr. 1998. National Marine Fisheries Service. Santa Rosa.
Baracco, Alan. 1998. CDFG Fisheries Biologist, Inland Fisheries,
Sacramento.
Brown, Howard. 1998. Fisheries Biologist, Lassen National Forest,
Almanor Ranger District, Chester.
Buelna, Michael. 1998.CDFG Warden (Contra Costa Co.), Region 3.
Cox, Bill. 1998. CDFG Unit Fisheries Biologist, (Sonoma Co. and Marin
Co.), Region 3.
Croci, Steve. 1998. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, formerly Red Bluff,
CA.
Croteau, Joe. 1998. Fishery Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Stockton.
Edwards, Jack. 1998. CDFG Warden (ret.), (Solano Co.), Region 3.
Emig, John. 1998. CDFG, Senior Fishery Biologist, Region 3, Yountville.
Fjelstad, Maury. 1998. Fisheries Biologist, CDFG, Region 2, Rancho
Cordova.
Gibbs, Suzanne. 1998. Director. Big Chico Creek Conservancy, Chico.
Harvey, Colleen. 1998. Fisheries Biologist, Inland Fisheries Division,
CDFG, Red Bluff.
Healy, Terry. 1998. Fisheries Biologist, CDFG, Region 1, Redding.
Hill, Kathy. 1998. Fisheries Biologist, CDFG, Region 2, Rancho Cordova.
Leidy, Robert. 1999. Biologist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
San Francisco; Ph.D. candidate in Fisheries Biology, U.C. Davis
Maslin, Paul. 1998. Professor of Biology, California State University,
Chico.
Mayott, Clarence. 1998. Associate Biologist, CDFG Region 4. Fresno.
Moyle, Peter. 1998. Professor of Fisheries Biology, U.C. Davis, Davis.
Nelson, John. 1998. Fisheries Biologist, CDFG, Region 2, Rancho Cordova.
Rectenwald, Harry. 1998. Environmental Services, CDFG, Region 1,
Redding.
Roper, Margaret. 1998. CDFG Unit Biologist, (Alameda, Contra Costa, San
Francisco, Santa Clara Counties), Region 3.
Smith, Jerry. 1998. Professor of Biology (Fisheries), California State
University, San Jose.
Ward, Paul. 1998. Fisheries Biologist, Inland Fisheries Division, CDFG,
Red Bluff.
Wingate, Mark. 1998. Environmental Resource Specialist, US Army Corps of
Engineers, Sacramento. |