When I was poking around last week, I noticed that there were fish in a couple parts of the stream that I had not expected them. I almost missed them and only saw them as I was catching some water striders for my niece so she could take them to show and tell. I went back today with a camera and took some pictures. I thought I would share them.
Photo 1 shows the downstream view. The stream is about 12-15" wide and about 2" deep. Where you see the two sticks in the water there is a school of 15-20 Blacknose dace. From the size of the fish, less than 1", it is my guess that they are from this year's spawn.
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Photo 2 shows the upstream view of this spot. There are small groups of dace in this section as well. The stream actually splits and there are two different pools of water. The stream then rises about 2-3' to the level of the bank in the photo.
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Photo 3 is of a pool that is beyond the view in photo 2. This swampy area has never had fish in it before. I believe the stream has changed course a little bit over the last few years and more water is flowing into it. I was surprised when I saw sticklebacks in this area. The deepest part is about 3" and it is probably 4-5' wide x 10-14' long.
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