PA FISH and BOAT COMMISSION COMMENTS and RECOMMENDATIONS February 16, 2012
DEP Stream Codes: 28256, 28231, 28248, 28225 Balliet Rn, Big Wapwallopen Ck, Bow Ck, Wapwallopen Ck PA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS February 16, 2012 WATER: Wapwallopen Creek Basin (405B) Luzerne County EXAMINED: Summer 2005 BY: Moase, Wnuk, and McGrady Bureau Director Action: Date:_______________ Division Chief Action: Date:_______________ WW Unit Leader Action: Date:_______________ CW Unit Leader Action: Date:_______________ ========================================================================== CWU COMMENTS: The Wapwallopen Creek (405B) Basin was examined during July 2005 to update inventory information on Wapwallopen Creek, Sections 02-04, and Big Wapwallopen Creek, Sections 01-03, and to collect baseline inventory information on Wapwallopen Creek, Section 01, Balliet Run, Section 01, Bow Creek, Section 01, and Watering Run, Section 01. Wapwallopen Creek Section 01 Section 01 can be characterized as a small, coldwater stream. The 2005 examination (conducted at two sample sites) recorded the presence of 12 fish species, including a Class A wild brown trout population estimated at 49.18 kg/ha. Section 02 This segment can be characterized as a moderate size, coldwater stream. The 2005 examination recorded the presence of nine fish species, including a Class A wild brown trout population estimated at 41.28 kg/ha. Section 03 Section 03 can be characterized as a moderate size, coldwater stream. Adult trout stocking was added to the management of this section of stream in 2004. The 2005 examination recorded the presence of eight fish species, including a biomass Class B wild brown trout population estimated at 38.17 kg/ha. WapwallopenDEP Stream Codes: 28256, Creek 28231, 28248,Basin 28225 (405B) Balliet Rn, Big Wapwallopen Ck, Bow Ck, WapwallopenPage Ck2 Section 04 This segment of stream can be characterized as a moderate size, coldwater stream.
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