Brian K. Shaffer Posted December 27, 2005 Posted December 27, 2005 Wes Johnson of the Springfield News Leader had a front page story today that included numerous quotes about Crane Creek concerning the dry conditions, low flow, dried up regions and how it has made the trout quite vulnerable to predators. " A stretch of Crane Creek in Stone County has supported a population of about 600 wild trout per mile. But with the onset of drought conditions, portions of the creek have dried up. Chris Vitello was quoted as saying "Some fish will get trapped in shallow pools and die, you'll see mink and otters take advantage of that - it's easy pickings. " " Some of the Wild trout move downstream to deeper water and return to recolonize the dry stretches when enough water flows again. Chris Vitello "We've seen some indications of upper Crane Creek coming back. It's a natural cycle. " The James River was mentioned, as well, being in a similar scenario. Its a natural cycle... tight lines - Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now.
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