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“These findings suggest that bottom draw provides important thermal relief for aquatic species, particularly during periods of elevated air temperature.”

For many anglers, this hatch marks the true beginning of spring fly fishing, bringing with it consistent opportunities to target rising trout after months of cold, quiet water.

“DRC's role on Trout Creek is to address one piece of that challenge, keeping water in the creek during the periods when it matters most for fish, while building on the longer arc of restoration work that partners have sustained here for years.”

Unlike many careers where accomplishments can be hard to quantify,  Haarberg can point to 17-18 miles of a vital tributary that look far better than when he started: channel reconstruction completed, riparian areas replanted, and a variety of wildlife taking advantage of new habitat.

“For catch-and-release anglers, this initiative removes the possibility of non-lethal pursuit of trout and steelhead, a vital connection to rivers and the natural world many of us cherish. “

“Together, agencies, Carvers and neighboring landowners decided to take on the restoration of the creek,” says Jeanne. “But we didn’t know what the outcome would be. Could we make a difference in our lifetimes?” 

“Two reliable patterns include the Chubby Chernobyl in olive or tan or a Stimulator in brown or yellow. These flies are highly visible, float well, and are effective at drawing aggressive surface eats during the Skwala hatch.”

“I’m deeply grateful to our staff, board, and volunteers, as well as our partner conservation organizations. Together, we have achieved extraordinary progress this past year.”

-DRA Executive Director Sarah Cloud