Area	Caspar Creek
Topic	Tour: Caspar Creek 1995 Stream Photos NF, SF & Mainstem

 

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Large alder tree roots help hold bank and form pool in the mainstem Caspar Creek just downstream of the convergence. Downed alder at center right provides good cover for juvenile salmonids. Photo by Pat Higgins. February 1995.


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Looking upstream at the North Fork Caspar Creek from the bridge just up from the convergence. Photo by Pat Higgins. February 1995.


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Weir on the South Fork Caspar Creek on Jackson Demonstration State Forest operated by USFS Redwood Sciences Laboratory for research. Photo by Pat Higgins. February 1995.


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South Fork Caspar Creek upstream of the weir. Note coarse stream bed and canopy of alders. Photo by Pat Higgins. February 1995.


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South Fork Caspar Creek upstream of the weir showing a large wood formed pool, ideal for coho salmon rearing. Overhanging vegetation also provides good cover for juvenile salmonids. Photo by Pat Higgins. February 1995.


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Large log suspended over the mainstem Caspar Creek. While the log provides overhead cover from predators, it will increase tremendously in value for fisheries production once it settles into the channel. Photo by Pat Higgins. February 1995.

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