Neenah Creek, Neenah Creek Watershed (UF14)
Neenah Creek, Neenah Creek Watershed (UF14)
Neenah Creek (173800)
9.38 Miles
19.35 - 28.73
Cool-Cold Mainstem, Macroinvertebrate, Cool-Cold Headwater, Coldwater, Cool-Warm Headwater
2021
Excellent
 

Historical Description

Neenah Creek, T15N, R7E, Section 12, Surface Acres = 6.2, Miles = 6.0, Gradient = 12 feet per mile.
A clear, hard water, principally sand bottom stream that flows in a general southerly
direction into Marquette County. The stream originates in springs and lake drainage
(McGinnis Lake). It is classed as brown trout water and there is some natural
reproduction, especially in that portion lying north of Goose Lake. Although it is primarily
a trout stream, largemouth bass, bluegills , pumpkinseed, green sunfish, rock bass, and
bullheads are present in the area immediately above the flowage at Oxford and scattered
elsewhere through the stream. Wood ducks nest along the creek. Beaver and muskrat are
present. Open water was observed from CTH "A", east of Brooks, south for most of its
length in Adams County during the February, 1963, aerial groundwater survey.
Approximately one-tenth of a mile of stream passes through public land. Several road
crossings provide additional access.

From: Klick, Thomas A. and C.W. Threinen. 1966. Surface Water Resources of Adams County:
Lake and Stream Classification Project. Wisconsin Conservation Department, Madison, WI.

Date  1966

Author   Surface Water Inventory Of Wisconsin

Historical Description

Neenah Creek T13N, R9E, Section 9, Surface Acres = 55.15, Miles = 9.1, Gradient = 1.41 feet per mile.
A wide sluggish stream which flows through marshlands in northwestern
Columbia County to the Fox River. Catfish, walleye, northern pike, carp, dogfish,
bass and several species of panfish sustain the fishery. The entire stream in this
area is traversible by light boat. Extensive wetlands (219 acres in Columbia County,.
2,874 acres in Marquette County) adjoin the stream and afford high waterfowl potential.
Access is possible at two county roads and a state highway. High rough fish
populations perhaps deter greater use by game species.

From: Poff, Ronald J. and C.W. Threinen, 1965. Surface Water Resources of Columbia County:
Lake and Stream Classification Project. Wisconsin Conservation Department, Madison, WI.

Date  1965

Author   Surface Water Inventory Of Wisconsin

Historical Description

Neenah Creek, T14N, R9E, Section 32, Surface Acres = 104.1, Miles = 27.7, Gradient = 3.1 feet per mile.
A long stream which originates in springs and lake drainage from the base of the terminal moraine and flows southerly through Oxford to the Columbia County line. The stream reenters Marquette County a short distance east but is a
tributary to the Fox River in Columbia County. The Oxford Power and Light Company has maintained a dam with IS-foot head, the only dam on the stream. The water is light brown over sand and gravel. Portions of the stream have been traversed by canoe. About seven miles of stream are considered as sustaining trout; there is some natural reproduction above the lake at Oxford. Downstream. northern pike, catfish, walleye, carp, dogfish, bass and panfish are common. Trout are also present. Access is possible from several road crossings.

From: Poff, Ronald J. and Threinen, C.W., 1963. Lake and Stream Classification Project. Surface Water Resources of Marquette County, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, WI.

Date  1963

Author   Surface Water Inventory Of Wisconsin

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