Wild trout spawning question

[tanvat]

I'm curious about wild trout reproduction in our small creeks because, well, I like to catch them and its interesting how those critters get by.   My understanding from observation and reading here and there is that they spawn in Mo. from late Dec. through February in areas with clean, decently stable gravel and some steady flow.  I assume that the late Dec. high water destroyed some early redds, but am wondering if the floods and current cold snap could be the recipe for a really good year class of wild 'bows.  Makes sense to me, but its just conjecture and it might be wishful thinking.  Anyone have any info/insight or sources they are aware of for more info on the topic?  

[fishinwrench]

As the water comes up on a rise/flood I don't think the current velocity changes much along the stream bed.   Rocks and gravel get moved because runs and eddys change, but the idea that eggs get washed away is probably not true, and even if they get moved they probably still hatch at about the same rate as undisturbed eggs once conditions are right for hatching.  I suspect that fish eggs are more resilient than we give them credit for. Mother nature is seldom kind to them.

[Gavin]

The recent flooding moved tons of gravel, sand, and wood on the upper current but the fish are still there. Fished very well last weekend. Did not drive by any of the wild creeks but I'm sure those fish are still there too. Should have enough water for a good spawn and that is the usual limiting factor. Hope they do well.

[awhuber]

Gavin, did you see a dumpster while you were out Bap to Cedar? Let me know if you saw it so we can get it out of there.

Thanks

[Gavin]

We did not notice one...but will keep an eye out for it on future trips.

 

[awhuber]

38 minutes ago, Gavin said:

We did not notice one...but will keep an eye out for it on future trips.

 

Great. It is probably between Tan Vat and Baptist, then. End thread Hi jack.

[Quillback]

Eggs gotta breathe, biggest danger is that the redd gets covered up by silt and smothers the eggs.