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1/35105PUYALLUP TRIBAL FISHERIES2005 - 2006 ANNUAL SALMON, STEELHEAD AND BULL TROUT REPORT.
WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTION
Niesson Creek is a tributary to the UpperPuyallup River. This medium sized stream varies
between pool-riffle and forced pool-riffle in
character and contains excellent spawning gravel
throughout the 2.5 mile survey section. The
riparian zone consists of conifers and alders with
moderate amounts of large woody debris.
Continued timber harvest activities have reduced
the riparian zone to the state required minimum
along several extended reaches of the lower creek.
This stream is only surveyed consistently for steelhead
and coho. Steelhead have been observed spawning as high
as RM 2.2 near the abandoned 22 Rd. Naturally returning
coho were observed for the first time in 2002. The natural
returns are a result of live adult plantings and juvenile
acclimation projects conducted by Puyallup Tribal Fisheries
Department. Puyallup Tribal
Fisheries staff have been transporting
live surplus adult coho from the
Voights Creek Hatchery since 1998; however, no fish were planted in 2004.Instead, naturally retuning adult coho were allowed to spawn without
intervention from hatchery planted coho. Future live plants may be reduced
or eliminated based on the number of naturally returning spawners. Like
Kellog and Ledout Creek, Niesson Creek is just downstream of the Electron
Diversion Dam. Flows over the past century have often been high enough
during late winter and spring to prevent the mainstem channel of the Puyallup
River from being drawn dry. The winter/spring flows have allowed wild
steelhead to maintain a foothold in Niesson Creek. Unfortunately, escapement
in Niesson has decreased significantly over the past couple of years.
NIESSON CREEKWRIA: 10.0622 - PUYALLUP RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.0 to 2.5
Dates surveyed: 3/15/06 to 5/11/06
Species surveyed: Steelhead
Access
Mile 1.8: The Kapowsin tree farms 2
rd. crosses Niesson Creek near Moose
Junction.
Mile 2.2: A short distance past the 2 rd.
bridge, the 21 rd turns to the right and
again crosses Niesson in 0.2 miles.
Typical habitat
in Niesson
Creek. This
photo was
taken looking
upstream at
approximatelyRM 1.8.
Niesson Creek at
approximately
RM 2.3.
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SURPLUS ADULT COHO PLANTS IN NIESSON CREEK
(1998 - 2005)
76
261
188
257
455
164
64
74
236
188
243
299
171
36
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005YEAR PLANTED
NUMBER
OFFISH
PLANTED
MALE COHO
FEMALE COHO
Live adult surplus plants from WDFW Voights Creek hatchery.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2006 NIESSON CREEK STEELHEAD COUNTS
NIESSON CREEK STEELHEAD SEASON COMPARISONS
(1995 - 2006)
49
29
45
17
27
37
49
22
9
14
1615
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
YEAR SURVEYED
N
UMBEROBSERVED
STEELHEAD REDDS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3/15/06 3/28/06 4/7/06 4/18/06 4/28/06 5/11/06
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
D EAD
R EDD S
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DESCRIPTIONOfficially unnamed, this creek is referred to
as No Name Creek (10.0364) by PTF staff, theNPS designation is W14-00a. No Name Creek is a smallleft bank tributary to the upper White River and isprimarily surveyed for bull trout in September. However,the creeks 3300 elevation is likely too high for chinook,coho and pink salmon. No Name Creek, like Klickitat
Creek, is pristine in many ways. Originating from slopes of the Sourdough Mountains nearSunrise Park, it flows entirely within Mt. Rainier National Park. No Name Creek enters the WhiteRiver north of Sunrise road at approximately RM 68.1. No Name Creek provides exceptional
habitat conditions for bull trout (char) rearing and spawning.The first 0.34 miles of the creek is low gradient and flows within the active White River
channel (bottom). The habitat within this section is not conducive to spawning due to aprimarily sandy substrate, however, pools and side channels provide excellent habitat for
juvenile bull trout which are often observed in the pools and lateral habitat during adultspawning surveys. The next .12 miles flows through the edge of the forested area along theWhite River channel. At this point the channel gradient increases slightly, as well as, adultspawning opportunities. Although the substrate throughout this section is predominately sand,several pockets of suitable spawning gravel exist. Stream complexity increases due to some
small debris jams and limited LWD. The surrounding riparian consistsof primarily alder with some small to moderate sized Douglas Fir,although, solar exposure is still high through this portion of the creek.
The final quarter mile of anadromous usage contains the best habitat.The channel contains several pieces of LWD and spawning gravels, aswell as a heavy riparian zone consisting of fir and cedar. Atapproximately RM .71 the creek turns sharply and climbs up the valley
wall preventing any further upstreammigration. Bull trout have beenobserved spawning in the creek earlyin the fall, and juvenile bull trouthave been observed in the pools andlateral habitat during these surveys
(right).
River miles surveyed: 0.0 to 0.71
Dates surveyed: 9/6/05 to 9/23/05
Species surveyed: Bull Trout (Char)
NO NAME CREEKWRIA: 10.0364 - WHITE RIVER 2005-2006
Typical habitat
found in the upper
extent of No Name
Creek.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 NONAME CREEK BULL TROUT COUNTS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
9/9/05 9/16/05 9/21/05 9/29/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTION
Ohop Creek is the main feeder steam to Lake
Kapowsin. Ohop and Kapowsin Creek have the
same WRIA designation (10.0600).
Approximately the first 0.2 miles of Ohop Creek flows
through a heavily vegetated (mostly reed canary grass),
narrow and incised zone as it enters Lake Kapowsin. The
lower surveyed section of the creek from RM 6.5 (Lake
Kapowsin) to RM 7.0 is a low gradient pool-riffle system.This portion contains excellent spawning gravel, as well
as several deep pools and moderate amounts of in-stream
woody debris. The channel meanders and several small
side channels fork out along the lower half mile. Cattle
occasionally have access to the creek, but they have hade
negligible impact. The overstory riparian consisting of
cedar, fir, alder and maple is fairly dense along much of
the lower 1.5 miles. The upper reaches of Ohop Creek
extend well into the Kapowsin tree farm (Hancock Forest
Resource Group) where logging roads and timber
harvesting have impacted several portions of the stream.
Coho are the only species surveyed for on a
consistent basis. Steelhead surveys have been
reduced to periodic spot checks during the
spring since none have been observed for
several years. Chinook salmon have not
been observed in Ohop Creek. Observations
made in Kapowsin Creek are often used to
determine the survey approach for Ohop.
OHOP CREEKWRIA: 10.0600 - PUYALLUP RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 6.5 to 7.5
Dates surveyed: 11/14/05 to 12/16/05
Species surveyed: Coho
Access
Mile 7.0: At the intersection of Orville Rd.and Kapowsin Hwy. follow Orville road for
approximately two miles to a small turnout
on the left. Follow the trail to the
creek. The upper 0.5 miles must be double
walked but it is possible to drop in just above
RM 6.5 by crossing the railroad tracks and
following a rough trail to the creek.
Several excellent
spawning opportunities
exist in the lowerreach of Ohop.
Upper
reach of
the survey,
increased
gradient
and fewer
spawning
opportuni-
ties are
available.
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2005 OHOP CREEK COHO COUNTS
OHOP CREEK COHO SEASON COMPARISONS
(1995 - 2005)
71
488
537
314
34
100
31
141
39
92
61
25
76
295
54
413
6
19
49
15
91
2
19
11 4 1
30
33
88
29
96
31
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
YEAR SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
11/14/05 11/22/05 12/5/05 12/16/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTION
Pinochle Creek is a moderate sized tributaryto the West Fork White River, located on the left
bank at RM 6.8. Coho are the most abundant and
common species observed in Pinochle Creek. Chinook,
pink (odd years) and sockeye salmon are also observed,
yet in relatively low abundance. A bedrock falls about 0.3
miles upstream of the bridge over Pinochle Creek that
blocks further upstream migration (lower right). Below
this obstruction, to its confluence with the West fork of
the White River, there exists excellent spawning andrearing habitat. The channel is low gradient, unconfined,
and pool-riffle in character with abundant woody debris
from the surrounding old-growth forest. Wrong Creek and
Cripple Creek are two small tributaries to Pinochle, entering near RM 0.2.
Pinochle is generally only surveyed for chinook salmon, but this years report includes some
coho observations. Large numbers of coho are observed each season holding in two large pools
just below the confluence with Cripple and Wrong Creeks. Many of these coho will ascend Cripple
and Wrong a couple of weeks after entering Pinochle.
All adult salmon and steelhead that spawn in Pinochle Creek were
captured at the USACE fish trap in Buckley, and transported above Mud
Mountain dam. Since precise escapement numbers for the upper WhiteRiver drainage are known, surveys are
conducted to determine fish distribution
and spawning success. There is an
acclimation pond on nearby Cripple
Creek and returning chinook are likely
the result of this enhancement program.
Much of the spawning activity takes
place in the lower 0.2 miles of this stream
which runs within the West Fork Whites
floodplain.
PINOCHLE CREEKWRIA: 10.0198 - WHITE RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.0 to 0.5
Dates surveyed: 8/17/05 to 11/16/05
Species surveyed: Chinook, Coho, Pink
Access
Mile 0.4: Approximately 0.25 miles past
the West fork of the White River bridge on
the Forest Service 74 Rd. there is a spurroad to the right. This road crosses
Pinochle Creek.
Anadromous blockage
located on Pinochle
Creek at approximately
RM 0.8
Coho holding in a large resting
pool in Pinochle Creek (RM 0.2).
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15
56
2 21
4
1
7
48
21
34
30
12 2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NUMBER
OBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
PINOCHLE CREEK CHINOOK COUNTS
(2000 - 2005)
PINOCHLE CREEK CHINOOK SEASON COMPARISONS
(1999 - 2005)
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
8/17/05 8/30/05 9/9/05 9/19/05 9/28/05 10/7/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBER
OBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
Upper White River surveys show
distribution, actual escapement totals
are known from the USACE Buckley trap
counts.
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PINOCHLE CREEK COHO SEASON COMPARISONS
(2000 - 2005)
2
96
121
334
171
110
33
21 27
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NU
MBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
PINOCHLE CREEK COHO COUNTS
(2000 - 2005)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
9/19/05 9/28/05 10/7/05 10/17/05 10/26/05 11/8/05 11/16/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
Upper White River surveys show
distribution, actual escapement totals
are known from the USACE Buckley trap
counts.
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DESCRIPTIONThe lowest section of the Puyallup
River, from the confluence with the
White River at RM 10.4 to
Commencement Bay is confined by
levees and the habitat lacks
complexity. The small amount of
suitable gravel present is often
compacted and offers little spawning
opportunity. Steelhead have been
observed spawning just upstream from
the White River confluence; the lowest
documented spawning of any species inthe river.
From the White River to the
confluence with the Carbon River at
RM 17.4 and upstream to about RM 23
just above the town of Orting, the river
is still tightly confined by levees on
both sides with the expected lack of
channel complexity. This reach is
similar to the lower Puyallup but does
support sporadic spawning by chum,
chinook and steelhead during theirrespective seasons. Along Orville Rd.,
upstream of Orting, a levee setback project
was completed in the summer of 1999. Approximately 2
miles of new levee was built back from the original levee
adding over a hundred acres to the floodplain in this
reach. Several high water events later, many side
channels have formed and spawning gravel has been
retained but no adult use has been documented.
From RM 25.5 to 30.8 the channel is only partially
PUYALLUP RIVERWRIA: 10.0021 - PUYALLUP RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 10.5 to 45.7
Dates surveyed: LIMITED SURVYES
Species surveyed: Steelhead, Chinook
The North
Fork of the
Puyallup
River.
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contained by levees and there are several
accessable side channels. There is little
spawning activity within this reach due to
the higher gradient and resulting increase
in average substrate size.
Upstream from Puget Sound Energys
Electron powerhouse at RM 30.8 the river
flows through a deep, narrow canyon
(center photo). There are many small
vertical drops and bedrock cascades within
this 6 mile canyon, all of which are
passable to salmon and steelhead. There
is frequent spawning opportunities in the
tailouts of the many deep pools within this
reach.
From RM 41.3 downstream to the top of
the canyon the river is
moderately confined
and provides several
high quality spawningopportunities. The
highest densities of
steelhead spawning in
the Puyallup River
occur within this
reach. With the
completion of the
Electron Fish Ladder
(RM 41.7) in the fall of
2000, anadromous fish
passage was restored
for the first time since
1904. There are
approximately 26+
miles of usable habitat
above the diversion
and surveys are
conducted
occasionally in
response to the
Puyallup Tribeslive surplus hauls
each fall.
Puyallup River canyon approximately RM 31. There
are many small vertical drops and bedrock cascades
within this 6 mile canyon, all of which are passable
to salmon and steelhead. There is frequent spawning
opportunities in the tailouts of the many deep pools
within this reach.
Leveesetbackproject atRM 26.5.New Leveecan beseen nearcountyroad andremnantsof oldlevee arevisible inthe streamchannel.
Planting
adultsurplus
coho in
the
North
Fork of
the
Puyallup
River
(2003).
Puyallup River approximately RM 40.
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2006 UPPER PUYALLUP RIVER STEELHEAD COUNTS
RIVER MILES 36 - 41.7
0
3
6
5
10
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
3/15/06 3/28/06 4/7/06 4/18/06 4/28/06 5/11/06
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDSHigh flows and poor
visibility prevented any
surveys after May 11.
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Puyallup River Juvenile Salmonid Production
Assessment Project 2005Andrew Berger & Kristin Williamson
DESCRIPTION
In 2000, the Puyallup Tribal FisheriesDepartment started the Puyallup River
Smolt Production Assessment Project to
estimate juvenile production of native
salmonids, with an emphasis on natural
fall chinook salmon production and
survival of hatchery and acclimation
pond chinook. Since 2000, an E. G.
Solutions 5-ft diameter rotary screw trap
located on the lower Puyallup at RM 10.6,
just upstream of the confluence with the
White River, has been used to estimate
juvenile production.As more data becomes available,
juvenile production estimates may
provide baseline information allowing
managers to meet escapement objectives
in the watershed, create a production
potential-based management strategy and
accurately forecast future returns of hatchery and
naturally produced adults. In addition, a basin
spawner/recruit analysis will indicate stock
productivity, helping to determine the overall health
of the watershed and evaluate the contribution of
enhancement projects.
Trapping Gear and Operations
The rotary screw-trap used in this study consists of
a rotary cone suspended within a steel structure on
top of twin, 30-foot pontoons. The opening of the
rotary cone is 5 feet in diameter, allowing for a
sampling depth of 2.5 feet. The cone and liveboxassembly are attached to a steel frame and may be
raised or lowered by hand winches located at the
front and rear of the assembly.
Two five-ton bow-mounted anchor winches with
3/8 steel cables were used to secure and adjust the
direction of the trap and keep it in the thalweg. The
cables were secured to trees on opposite banks. An
additional rear cable was secured to a tree on the
right bank along with an aluminum stiff-arm to
The rotary screw-trap used in this study consists of a
rotary cone suspended within a steel structure on top of
twin, 30-foot pontoons. The opening of the rotary cone is
5 feet in diameter, allowing for a sampling depth of 2.5
feet. The cone and livebox assembly are attached to a
steel frame and may be raised or lowered by hand winches
located at the front and rear of the assembly.
Since 2000, an E. G. Solutions 5-ft diameter
rotary screw trap located on the lower Puyallup
River at RM 10.6, just upstream of the
confluence with the White River, has been used
to estimate juvenile production.
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further stabilize the trap. Four 55-gallon containers
filled with water were secured on the deck at the rear of
the trap to compensate for the generation of force at the
front of the trap during operation.
The 5-ft diameter rotary screw trap was installed in
the lower Puyallup River (R.M. 10.6) just above the
confluence with the White River. Trap operation began
on February 26th at 1130 and continued 24 hours a day,
seven days a week until August 16th at 0730. The trapwas checked for fish twice a day at dawn and dusk. In
some instances, the trap was checked plus or minus two
hours of dusk or dawn due to the availability of
personnel. During hatchery releases and high flow
events, personnel remained onsite through the night to
clear the trap of debris and to keep fish from
overcrowding.
Revolutions per minute (rpm), water temperature,
secchi depth(cm), turbidity (NTU), weather conditions,
and stream flow (cfs) were described for each completed
trap check. A cross sectional area of the river at thesmolt trap was taken to monitor channel morphology at
the site.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goal of this project is to report production
estimates, characterize juvenile migration timing,
describe length distribution for all wild salmonid, out-migrants and fulfill the objectives of the
Puyallup River fall chinook recovery plan.
To reach these goals, this study will produce population estimates of out-migrating smolts,
estimate species specific migration timing, compare natural versus hatchery production and
run timing, analyze mean fork length of wild smolts and detail species composition of the
sample population. The objectives of this project are to:
1. Estimate juvenile production for all salmonids in the Puyallup River and
determine freshwater survival for unmarked juvenile chinook.
2. Estimate in-river mortality of hatchery and acclimation pond chinook.
3. Investigate physical factors such as, light (day vs.night), flow and turbidity
and their importance to trap
efficiency.
In this report for the 2005 smolt out-migration
season all stated objectives will be met for chinook
salmon. Non-target species such as coho, pink,
chum and steelhead will be addressed to a lesser
extent.
Sampling Procedures
Smolts were anesthetized with MS-222 (tricaine
methanesulfonate) for handling purposes and
subsequently placed in a recovery bin of river water
before release back to the river. Juveniles were
The trap was checked for fish twice a day
at dawn and dusk. In some instances, the
trap was checked plus or minus two hours
of dusk or dawn due to the availability of
personnel.
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identified as natural or hatchery origin as unmarked or marked respectively. Fork length
(mm) was measured and recorded for unmarked fish. When possible, 50 chum, 50 pinks, 50
age1+ coho, 25 age 0+ coho, 25 age 0+ chinook, and 25 steelhead were measured per day.
Scale samples were additionally taken on all wild steelhead smolts.
Species were separated by size/age class. Coho were identified as fry, age 0+ (70mm). Chinook smolts were separated by age 0+ (150mm). All chum and pinks were identified as age 0+. Trout fry age 0+ (
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DESCRIPTION
Ranger Creek is a small left bank tributary ofthe Upper Carbon River. Ranger is an excellent
salmonid stream in many ways, it has approximately
0.5 miles of anadromous habitat and is located
entirely within Mt. Rainier National Park. The
riparian zone consists of old growth cedar, fir and
hemlock which contributes essential woody debrisand diversity to the channel. The lower 0.4 miles
are low gradient with several deep pools, small but
plentiful gravel exists throughout the reach. Above
0.4 miles the gradient
i n c r e a s e s
significantly. The
Carbon River road
crosses the creek at
approximately RM
0.35. The creek
passes through alarge culvert under
the road bridge
(right). The fall of 2000 was the first year any salmon
spawning surveys were conducted and none were
observed. Several redds were observed early in the
spawning season but their small size and timing
matched the char spawning documented in other
headwater tributaries in the watershed. Due to the
creeks remote location, surveys are not conducted
on a regular basis.
RANGER CREEKWRIA: 10.0530 - CARBON RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.0 to 0.4
Dates surveyed: NOT SURVEYED IN 2005
Species surveyed: Chinook, Coho, Char
AccessMile 0.1: The Carbon River road in Mount Rainier
National Park crosses Ranger below the Ipsut
Creek campground.
Ranger Creek looking
upstream from the
confluence with the
Carbon River .
The lower 0.4 miles
are very low gradient
with several deep
pools and small but
plentiful gravel
throughout the reach.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTION
Rody Creek passes under Pioneer
Way E. through a small, yet fish
passable culvert at RM 0.5.
Approximately 20 feet above the culvert
the gradient increases considerably
and the habitat is not conducive to
spawning. A half mile downstream of
Pioneer, Rody Creek dumps into Clarks
Creek. There are several limiting factors to
salmon production in the lower half mile of
Rody Creek. Downstream of Pioneer, Rody
flows through a channel that is best describedas an incised and directed drainage ditch
(bottom right), more than a natural channel.
The habitat quality throughout most of Rody
Creek is poor; much of the accessible channel
has no gravel, and the riparian consist almost entirely
of blackberry, turf grass, and reed canary grass. The
reed canary grass is so overwhelming that it usually
choke extended lengths of the channel, often trapping
or preventing fish from migrating through. The channel
becomes surveyable generally after the first freshet of
the season.
However, chumsalmon are often
observed spawning
in the stream when
the channel clears. Several chum spawn each season in a
section of available habitat just below Pioneer. A extremely
high water event in the January of 2006, redistributed a large
quantity of gravel throughout the channel for approximately
300 feet just below Pioneer. A few coho are occasionally
observed in the creek as well.
RODY CREEKWRIA: 10.0028 - PUYALLUP RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.4 to 0.5
Dates surveyed: 11/22/05 to 2/3/06
Species surveyed:Chum
AccessMile 0.4: Pioneer Avenue crosses Rody Creek a short
distance above its confluence with Clarks Creek.
Chum salmon spawning in Rody Creek
Rody Creek looking down
stream from Pioneer Way.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 RODY CREEK CHUM COUNTS
RODY CREEK CHUM SEASON COMPARISONS( 1999 - 2005)
28
155
81
8
31
20
4
73
94
3936
19
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NUMBER
OBSERVED
AUC: ESCAPEMENT ESTIMATE
LIVE
DEAD
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
11/22/05 12/1/05 12/12/05 12/22/05 1/3/06 1/20/06 2/3/06
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTIONRushingwater Creek originates from theGolden Lakes in Mt. Rainier National Park.Rushingwater flows over 5 miles to itsconfluence with the Mowich River at RM 0.6.Most of Rushingwater flows within the
Rainier Timber - Kapowsin tree farm (Hancock Forest Resource Group),where roads and timber harvesting have impacted several portions ofthe stream. The upper survey reach of the creek ismostly comprised of pools and glides, with fine andmedium sized substrate. Abundant in-stream woody
debris and a moderate to dense canopy cover extendsthrough most of this reach. A considerable amountof beaver activity and structures are present in theupper reach, above RM 3.0, and lower down aroundRM 1.5. The lower reach (1.0 mile) of the creek consistof a more complex riffle - pool complex. The substrate
is considerably larger, consisting of large gravel, cobble and boulders.Several windblown trees span the channel at RM 0.5. One of two acclimation ponds used forreintroducing coho into a 30-mile reach of the Upper Puyallup River is located just off the mainchannel of Rushingwater at RM 0.6. The pond holds 14,000 cu. ft. of water with a flow rate of 1-3cfs., currently 40,000 to 100,000+ coho yearlings are imprinted and released from Rushingwaterannually. Coho yearlings originate from Voights Creek Hatchery where they are adipose clipped
and coded wire tagged (right photo). Fish are released at 20 fish per pound, for a total biomass of10,000 pounds. In addition to the acclimation of juvenile coho, adult surplus coho and chinookfrom Voights Creek Hatchery have been planted in Rushingwater since 1997. Limited surveys
were conducted in the past to determine howsuccessful the adult plants were. However, nofish were planted in 2004. Instead, the firstnaturally retuning adult coho were allowed tospawn without intervention from hatcheryplanted coho. Future live plants may bereduced or eliminated based on the number of
naturally returning spawners.
RUSHINGWATER CREEKWRIA: 10.0625 - PUYALLUP RIVER 2005 - 2006
Upper reach of
Rushingwater Creek
(RM 3.1).
Lower reach of
Rushingwater
Creek (RM 0.3)
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
RUSHINGWATER CREEK ADULT COHO PLANTS
(1997 - 2005)
RUSHINGWATER CREEK ACCLIMATION POND
CHINOOK AND COHO PLANTS
(1999 - 2006)
50
119
169
237
371
127
486
50
106
170
312
177
124
259
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
YEAR PLANTED
NUMBEROFFISH
PLANTED
MALE COHO
FEMALE COHO
149
,97
0
101
,400
100
,350
100
,400
104
,500
84
,000
39
,935
56
,0
53
38
,093
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
YEAR PLANTED
NUMBER
OFFISH
PLANTED
COHO
CHINOOK
The 2006 coho were released from
Rushingwater Creek pond on May 30.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTIONSalmon Creek, also known as Strawberry
Creek, runs just north of downtown Sumner.
The creek channel is narrow and incised,
especially along the lower 0.3 miles. Most of the creek flows
through moderately developed private and commercial
properties before entering the White River at RM 2.1. In
2004, the City of Sumner completed a large wetland
restoration project on Salmon Creek. The 11 acre site was
the result of a mitigation settlement with Davis Propertiesand Fred Myers. The riparian along portions of the creek
consist of sparse stands of alder, fir and maple. However,
large portions of the stream banks consist of nothing but
blackberry, turf grass, and reed canary grass which provides
little in the way of shade or LWD inputs. The substrate is largely fine sediment and undersized
gravel, with limited areas of adequate spawning size gravel available. Most of the spawning habitat
exists in the lower 0.5 miles of the creek. Due to the limited spawning habitat, several of the
salmon observed are likely to be ascending to the spring fed tributary, Salmon tributary, which
enters Salmon Creek at RM 0.5. Chum are the most abundant species present, a few coho are also
observed yet their numbers continue to be low. Salmon Creek has not been regularly surveyed for
chinook because they have rarely been observed in the past,yet a few carcasses have been seen over the last 10 years in
the lower 300 feet of the creek during coho surveys. Chinook
usage was significantly higher in 2005, with over 20 adults
and 7 redds documented. Chinook in 2005 were observed
spawning throughout the lower 0.5 miles of the creek. Other
limiting factors impacting salmon production in Salmon Creek
may include low summer and fall flows restricting access, high
sediment inputs, industrial discharge and lack of channel
habitat.
SALMON CREEKWRIA: 10.0035 - WHITE RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.4 to 0.5
Dates surveyed: 10/14/05to1/23/06
Species surveyed: Chinook, Coho
Chum
Access
Mile 0.3: 4309 East Valley Highway
crosses Salmon Creek. Salmon Creekis also referred to as Strawberry Creek.
Check-in with Sumner RV before
surveys are conducted.
Lower Salmon Creek,
looking upstream about
100 feet up from the
mouth.
Salmon Creek looking up-
stream just above the conflu-
ence with Salmon Tributary.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 SALMON CREEK COHO COUNTS
6
4
2
9
0
2
11
27
1
3
2 2
4
3 3
4
5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NU
MBEROBSERVED
LIVEDEAD
REDDS
SALMON CREEK COHO SEASON COMPARISONS
(1998 - 2005)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10/14/05 10/24/05 11/3/05 11/14/05 11/22/05 12/1/05 12/12/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 SALMON CREEK CHUM COUNTS
SALMON CREEK CHUM SEASON COMPARISONS
(1991 - 2005)
42
51
20
25
93
138
49
27
70
28
1
82
47
109
129
29
18
31
44
78
61
17
12 1
4
2 2
44
23
13
57
19
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
AUC: ESCAPEMENT ESTIMATE
LIVE
DEAD
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
11/14/05 11/22/05 12/1/05 12/12/05 12/22/05 1/3/05 1/13/06 1/23/06
D A T E S U R V E Y E D
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
D E A D
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTIONSalmon Tributary is a short run, spring-fed
stream entering Salmon Creek At RM 0.5. The
creek has approximately 0.13 miles of highly productive
low to moderate gradient habitat, with excellent spawning
gavel available throughout the channel. Riparian along
the lower surveyed stretch of the creek consists largely
of alder and a few conifers. There are few pieces of in-
stream woody debris, and recruitment is limited. BeyondRM 0.13, the gradient increases substantially and the
channel narrows. The increase in gradient and flow is
mostly an impediment to chum which are the most prolific
species to spawn in the creek. Coho are often observed
spawning in the lower 250 feet of the creek; however, no chinook
or steelhead usage has been documented. Small, low gradient
pools at the mouth provide excellent habitat for young coho. Large
numbers of newly emerged coho fry are often observed in January
during chum surveys. Salmon Tributary often supports a large
run of chum salmon for a stream of its size. The chum returns
were exceptional in 2003 and 2004; however, like most of thePuyallup/White River system, the 2005 returns were significantly
lower. Extremely heavy predation often accounts for many of the
dead chum seen along Salmon Tributary.
SALMON TRIBUTARYWRIA: 10.0036 - WHITE RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.0 to 0.13
Dates surveyed: 10/14/05 to 1/23/06
Species surveyed: Chinook,Coho, Chum
Access
Mile 0.3: 4309 East Valley Highway crosses
Salmon Creek. Salmon Tributary entersSalmon Creek 0.1 miles upstream of the
bridge. Check-in with Sumner RV (253)863-
5644 before surveys are conducted.
Chum salmon workingits way up Salmon
Tributary.
The lower 150 feet
of Salmon Tribu-
tary. The majority
of spawning occures
in this lower stretch
of the creek.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 SALMON TRIBUTARY CHUM COUNTS
SALMON TRIBUTARY CHUM SEASON COMPARISONS
(1993 - 2005)
79
142
363
255
89
130
481
50
4
456
242
75
346
708
3
125
182
89 9
6
385
68
15
420
396
216
257
55
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NU
MBEROBSERVED
AUC: ESCAPEMENT ESTIMATE
LIVE
DEAD
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
11/14/05 11/22/05 12/1/05 12/12/05 12/22/05 1/3/05 1/13/06 1/23/06
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTIONSilver Creek is a right bank tributary locatedat the headwaters of the White River (RM 60.5),
just outside of the Northern boundary of Mt.
Rainier National Park. Silver Creek originates
along the Crystal Mountain ridge within the
Wantachee National Forest, and flows for over 7
miles through steep mountainous terrain,
dropping nearly 3,000 feet from its source until it reaches
the confluence with the White River just West of HYW
410. There are numerous small unnamed tributaries
contributing flow to Silver Creek, with the exception of
4.4 mile Goat Creek (10.0314) which enters the right bank
of Silver Creek 0.2 miles up from its mouth. Currently,
in addition to Goat Creek, Silver Springs (10.0332A) flows
into Silver Creek approximately 20 yards from its
confluence with the White.
The habitat in the lower 0.5 miles of Silver Creek consists of mostly moderate to high gradient
cascades with shallow and moderately deep scour pools. The scour pools and some low energy
pocket areas provide what little spawning habitat is available. The surrounding riparian zone
consists of some oldgrowth conifers, and a mixture of younger coniferous and deciduous trees.
The only salmon usage documented by PTF is coho, which are observed in the lower 0.3 miles of
the creek. Bull Trout, which are often observed spawning in Silver Springs have not been surveyed
for in Silver Creek, however, it issuspected that bull trout are present in
the creek.
Silver Creek is also the resting place
of Henry C. Allen (right), a civil war
veteran and purple hear recipient with
the 16th Wisconsin Infantry who
relocated to the region after the war. He
was found frozen in the winter of 1898
near his trap lines and was buried on site.
SILVER CREEKWRIA: 10.0313 - WHITE RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.0 to 0.3
Dates surveyed: 10/8/05 to 11/19/05
Species surveyed: Coho
Access
Silver Creek runs under HYW 410approximately 0.2 miles north of the
enterance to the Silver Springs campground.
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SILVER SPRINGS CREEKWRIA: 10.0332A - WHITE RIVER 2005 - 2006
River miles surveyed: 0.0 to 0.3
Dates surveyed: 9/9/05 to 11/16/05
Species surveyed: Chinook (N/O)
Coho, Char, Pink
Access
The stream runs parallel to the White
River between it and the Silver Springs
campground on Hwy. 410 below the
Crystal Mountain Road. You can walk
upstream on Silver Creek to the highway
after looking at Silver Springs.
DESCRIPTION Silver Springs is a spring fed headwater
tributary to the White River (RM 60.5). Currently,
Silver Springs joins with Silver Creek just yards above Silvers
confluence with the White. Silver Springs flows through a
low gradient pool riffle channel with moderate amounts of
in-stream woody debris. The riparian vegetation consists of
large conifers with several hardwoods near its confluence
with Silver Creek. There is excellent gravel throughout the
reach although it is often obscured by fine sand. The creek
originates and runs directly though the Silver Springs
campground, located approximately 0.5 mile north of the Mt.
Rainier National Park border. Several species including spring
chinook, coho, sockeye, pink salmon, and bull trout have
been documented spawning in the creek over the past 5
seasons. Adult salmon that spawn in Silver Springs Creek
were previously captured at the USACE fish trap in Buckley,
and transported above Mud Mountain dam. Since precise escapement
numbers are known, surveys are conducted to determine fish
distribution and spawning success. Silver Springs is the highest point
in which adult salmon are observed.Of special note is the documentation of
bull trout spawning in September (bottom
right) shortly before the coho appear.
Chinook were observed for the first time
spawning in 2001; however, no chinook
have been observed over the past four
seasons. Pink salmon were observed
spawning in the creek in 2003 and 2005;
as well as sockeye in 2003, 2004, and 2005.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 SILVER SPRINGS CREEK COHO COUNTS
SILVER SPRINGS CREEK COHO SEASONAL COMPARISONS
(2000 - 2005)
125
95
309
161
296
345
2318
52
22
74 70
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
N
UMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
9/9/05 9/16/05 9/29/05 10/17/05 10/26/05 11/7/05 11/16/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEADUpper White River surveys show distribution,
actual escapement totals are known from the
USACE Buckley trap counts.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
SILVER SPRINGS CREEK BULL TROUT
SEASONAL COMPARISONS
(2001 - 2005)
5
2
4
2
1 1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NUM
BEROBSERVED
LIVE
REDDS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
9/9/05 9/16/05 9/21/05 9/29/05 10/17/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
SILVER SPRINGS CREEK BULL TROUT COUNTS
(2001 - 2005)
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
DESCRIPTIONSouth Prairie Creek is a major
tributary of the Carbon River, enteringthe Carbon near RM 6. South PrairieCreek is considered one of the mostproductive streams in the Puyallup/White River watershed and is one of theindex streams in the Puyallup
watershed surveyed for chinook, pinkand steelhead by the Washington Department of Fish andWildlife. Puyallup Tribe Fisheries staff surveys the creekin winter for chum. From RM 0.0 to RM 12.6 the streamis pool-riffle in character with many deep pools and a fewhigher gradient cascades. Spawning gravel is excellentand plentiful throughout this stretch. Above river mile
12.6, the stream is higher gradient and moderately toextremely confined within a deep canyon. Upstream
migration is blocked at approximately R.M. 15 by a largebedrock cascade. Spawning gravel becomes scarce in thisupper reach and many heavily scoured bedrock sectionsexist.
Chinook spawning occurs primarily in the lower 8miles, while coho show increased usage in the middle and
upper sections of the anadromous reach. Chum utilize thelower 3 miles heavily but have been observed well above RM 10.Steelhead utilize the entire stream below the falls with reducedusage in the canyon reach below the falls.
The riparian zone changes dramatically over the 15 miles ofanadromous stream. The upper canyon reach flows through acommercial forest and streamside vegetation consists of secondgrowth fir and alder. Buffer widths along recent harvest areas
are generally wider than the state regulated minimum due to steep, potentially unstable slopes
along the canyon. From there to RM 6.0 the riparian zone is relatively intact, consisting ofmature hardwoods with some fir. Occasional residential development exists along this reach.Wilkeson Creek (10.0432), a major tributary to South Prairie, enters at approximately RM 6.7.Below this pont, to the confluence, there exists many diked reaches and streamside residentialdevelopment is common. Much of the lower 6 miles flows through active agricultural land.Alder and cottonwood are the most common streamside tree species.
River miles surveyed: 0.0 to 12.5
Dates surveyed: 8/24/05 to 6/22/06
Species surveyed: Chinook, Coho, Pink,
Chum, Steelhead
Access
Mile 8.0: Follow Hwy. 162 to Lower
Burnett Road. Turn right and follow tobridge over South Prairie.
Mile 5.8: Hwy 162 bridge near fire
station at outskirts of South Prairie.
Hwy 162 crosses South Prairie Creek.
SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEKWRIA: 10.0429 - CARBON RIVER 2005 - 2006
South Prairie Creek at RM 7.
Chum salmon spawning in the lower end (RM
0.5) of South Prairie Creek (2004).
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEK CHINOOK COUNTS
SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEK CHINOOK SEASON COMPARISONS
(1998 - 2005)
369
838
928
536
692
505 5
27
289
211
377
537
127
326
244
312
92
51
388
503
81
251
360
117
217
27
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
AUC: ESCAPEMENT ESTIMATE
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
8/24/05 9/2/05 9/9/05 9/16/05 9/26/05 10/4/05 10/13/05 10/25/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
REDDS
2004 South Prairie Creek chinook
graphs were generated using survey
data collected by WDFW.
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEK PINK COUNTS
SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEK PINK SEASON COMPARISONS
(1998 - 2005)
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
8/24/05 9/2/05 9/9/05 9/16/05 9/26/05 10/4/05 10/13/05 10/25/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD2004 South Prairie Creek pink
graphs were generated using survey
data collected by WDFW.
433,524
5,78718,794
235,270
554,083
1,475 3,814
23,00411,356
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
1999 2001 2003 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NU
MBEROBSERVED
AUC: ESCAPEMENT ESTIMATE
LIVE
DEAD
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WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2005 SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEK CHUM COUNTS
1,3
36
341
36 4 6
40
1,4
28
434 7
85
2,0
28
390
2,1
49
3,9
43
7,3
09
1,1
10
7,7
11
816
63
44
363
383
88
703
331
80
499
1,0
32
2,9
86
265
4,2
31
174
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
SEASON SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
AUC: ESCAPEMENT ESTIMATE
LIVE
DEAD
SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEK CHUM SEASON COMPARISONS
(1992 - 2005)
0
50
10 0
15 0
20 0
25 0
30 0
35 0
40 0
45 0
11/21/05 12/9/05 12/14/05 1/4/05
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
-
8/14/2019 Puyullup Tribe Salmon, Trout Char Report 2005-06 05 Niesson Creek to South Prairie Creek
35/35
WRIA 10: PUYALLUP/WHITE RIVER WATERSHED
2006 SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEK STEELHEAD COUNTS
SOUTH PRAIRIE CREEK STEELHEAD REDDS
SEASON COMPARISONS
(1999 - 2006)
159
146
196
119
93
187
32
129
50
100
150
200
250
NUMBEROBSERVED
STEELHEAD REDDS
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
3/10/06
3/20/06
3/21/06
3/28/06
3/29/06
4/5/06
4/12/06
4/19/06
4/20/06
4/26/06
4/27/06
5/2/06
5/3/06
5/10/06
5/11/06
5/18/06
5/24/06
6/20/06
6/22/06
DATE SURVEYED
NUMBEROBSERVED
LIVE
DEAD
RED DS
2006 South Prairie Creek steelhead
graphs were generated using survey
data collected by WDFW.