Joos Valley Creek, Waumandee Creek Watershed (BT06)
Joos Valley Creek, Waumandee Creek Watershed (BT06)
Joos Valley Creek (1808900)
7.44 Miles
0 - 7.44
Cool-Cold Headwater
2015
Fair
 

Overview

Joos Valley Creek is a major tributary of Eagle Creek and flows southwest 7 miles before emptying into Eagle Creek. The headwater area has steep gradients, significant spring seeps and a coarse gravel substrate. Moving downstream, the stream is severely impacted by streambank erosion, sedimentation and elevated water temperatures. A limited coldwater trout fishery exists in the upstream area and the lower portion supports a warmwater forage fish community.

Date  2011

Author   Aquatic Biologist

Overview

Joos Valley Creek is identified as currently supporting a warmwater forage fishery (WWFF), but has potential to support a coldwater (Class III)
sport fishery (WDNR 1990, 1996). The stream is limited by excessive
sediment loading, elevated water temperatures and habitat unsuitable to support a coldwater fishery.

Date  2002

Author   Aquatic Biologist

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