| Stream / Tributary |
Species1 |
Upper Limit of Run |
Sources
References/
Pers. comm. |
Comments |
Survey Dates 2 |
| Southern
Steelhead1 - Southern steelhead may have occupied as much as 15% of
the winter steelhead range in California, but the present distribution in southern
California has been reduced to perhaps 1% of the stream miles they formerly inhabited (E.
Gerstung, in: CDFG, 1995). Juvenile steelhead rear in fresh water 1- 4 years and then
spend 1-5 years (usually 2-3 in California) in the ocean. Southern steelhead usually spend
less time in fresh water because of inhospitable conditions in the lower reaches of
Southern California streams. Therefore they may migrate to the ocean or have greater
dependancy on coastal lagoons during the first year. Fish movements both upstream and
downstream coincide with flow pulses from storms. These coastal streams are characterized
by sand bar build up during low flow summer months at the mouth. |
| SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ESU - STEELHEAD Listed as an endangered
species on 8/18/97. The ESU includes all naturally spawned populations of steelhead (and
their progeny) in streams from the Santa Maria River to Malibu Creek. |
|
| Santa Barbara
County (line follows the Santa Maria R. and Cuyama R.) |
| Santa Maria R. |
SH-W |
(Santa Maria ends at confluence
of Cuyama and Sisquoc Rivers) |
Titus et al. 2000 |
Primarily used as a migration
corridor |
? |
| Cuyama R. |
SH-W |
Up to the Vaquero Dam (Twichell
Reservoir) ~ 6.5 miles (11 km) upstream. |
Titus et al. 2000 |
No current info. |
? |
| Sisquoc R. |
SH-W
RT |
Unimpeded access to Lower Bear
Camp |
Titus et al. 2000
Trautwein, pers.comm
Cardenas, pers.comm.
Cooper, pers. comm. |
Large pools on USFS lands held
20-28" SH adults in recent years, particularly in El Nino years. Good rearing habitat
in upper reach, middle reach has intermittent pools, and lower reach is often dry. RT
reported common with several size classes present. Genetic SH/RT studies reveal
"native" gene pool is still present. |
1984, 1992
1995, 1999
2000 |
| Tepusquet Cr. |
? |
|
|
|
|
| Shuman (Canyon)
Cr. |
|
8-10 ft. Barrier at upper end of
lagoon |
Swift 2000 |
No SH/RT detected in Spring 2000
trapping. Lagoon barrier precluded use by steelhead. |
2000 |
| Casmalia Canyon
Cr. |
|
|
|
|
|
| San Antonio Cr.
|
? |
Probable flow barrier @ Barkas
Slough, at crossing of San Antonio Rd. East. |
Titus et al. 2000
Parmenter 1993
Swift 2000
Read, pers. comm. |
Casual survey of general
conditions of the lower creek concluded that the low gradient and soft sediment substrate
did not give the stream a high priority status for further investigation. Lower 8 mi. is
on Vandenburg Air Force Base & focus of new SH habitat study. Winter flow almost
non-existent upstream of Barkas Slough. |
(1993)
2000 |
| Santa Ynez R. |
SH-W
RT |
To Bradbury Dam/ Cachuma Lake
(1953) ~45.5 miles
(76 km) upstream.
Gibralter Dam (1920) ~69.5 miles (116 km) upstream
Jameson Reservoir - above Gibralter Dam |
Engblom 1995-2000
Titus et al. 2000
Trautwein 1993
CDFG 1975
Engblom, pers. comm |
Construction of Cachuma Project
(Bradbury Dam) as an emergency measure in 1949-1953 blocked access to almost all historic
spawning and rearing habitat and almost entirely reduced the run by 1975. A 1986 CDFG
survey noted the presence of suitable spawning areas below Bradbury Dam, but even when
adults could enter the river with high flows, low summer flow levels would not be
maintained to ensure juvenile survival. Greater rainfall in 1993-94 provided suitable
flows and large SH/RT were observed. Some fish flows released below dam by BOR as of 1996.
In 1997, 2 SH/RT seen; in 1999, 8 adult SH found below Bradbury Dam |
1972, 1986
1993, 1994
1995-present |
| Santa Ynez Lagoon |
SH-W
RT |
Sand bar usually open Jan-May;
opens sporadically rest of year |
USFWS 1995
Engblom 1995-2000
Engblom, pers. comm |
Long linear lagoon (~13,000 ft.
and 300 ft. width, ave. depth ~4 ft. deep). On-going passive trapping surveys for one week
periods, three times per year, to assess steelhead use. Upstream discharge of treated
wastewater contributes to periodic opening of sandbar during low flow/dry periods in lower
reach. |
1987-88
(1993)
1995-2000 |
| San Miguelito Cr. |
RT |
Physical barriers : (1) Lower 3 miles - concrete channel; (2) 3 miles debris basin with 12 ft. wall;
(3) 4 miles concrete ford with 4.5 ft. drop; (4) 5 miles concrete apron 19 ft. high with 9
ft. vertical drop. |
SYR Fish Mgt. Plan 1999
Engblom 1997-2000
Engblom, pers. comm |
Good habitat with ephemeral
flows. Resident rainbow population present. 1997 survey found 50 SH/RT redds in about 2
mi. of creek. 1984 channelization effectively blocked steelhead. |
1997-present |
| Salsipuedes Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
Trib. mouth ~24km upstream from
the Pacific. Low flow barrier at Hwy 1 crossing @ 3.6 mi. above creek mouth. |
Engblom 1995-2000
BOR 1994
Sasaki in: Titus et al. 2000
Cardenas 1993
Trautwien 1993
Harper 1988
Engblom, pers.comm. |
Stream has suitable and
accessible spawning areas, perennial flows, and an intact riparian canopy. Although
spawning surveys were not conducted, Sasaki (CDFG) noted many steelhead fingerlings in
creek during his 17 year employment. SH adults and juveniles noted in many years. Redds
seen in 1997 between Santa Rosa Rd. and confluence, & upstream of El Jaro Cr.
confluence. |
1974,
(1986) 1987, 1988
1993, 1994-present |
| El Jaro Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
Low flow passage barrier ~1/3 mi.
up from confluence. |
SYR Fish Mgt. Plan 1999
Engblom 1995-2000
BOR 1994
Titus et al. 2000
CDFG 1993b
Harper 1988 |
Stream characterized by clay
(silt) and sandy substrate, several deep pools, abundant algae, limited spawning habitat
and eroding banks (1993). Electrofishing surveys observed juveniles and 2 adults in 1987;
1 adult in 1993. Redds identified in 1997 from mouth to Cross Creek. Decent habitat ~0.5
mi. above mouth. |
1974, 1986, 1987, 1993,
1995-present |
| Santa Rosa Cr. |
none |
n/a |
Engblom, pers.comm. |
Small tributary, no current use.
Dries completely. |
(1995) |
| La Purisma Cr. |
none |
n/a |
Ed Ballard (USFWS), cited by
Engblom, pers. comm. |
No fish observed. No water in
creek. |
(1995) |
| Nojoqui Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
Low flow passage barrier
(Concrete boulder dascade >4 ft.) 2.5 mi., possible barrier (culvert( at 3.5 mi.) Falls
in headwaters |
SYR Fish Mgt. Plan. 1999
Engblom 1995-2000
BOR 1994
Engblom, pers.comm.
Cardenas, pers.comm |
"Good" habitat noted in
one study while DFG biologist calls it "poor". Large portions of stream dry. Two
SH/RT of 11-12" fish documented migrating upstream (1998); subsequent snorkeling
survey found no young-of-the year. Nojoqui Falls on Los Padres N.F. |
1995-present |
| Alisal Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
Blocked at dam and reservoir ~2.5
miles upstream. Concrete apron ~100' from the mouth (5' wall 50 ft. apron) |
Engblom 1995-2000
BOR 1994
Titus et al. 2000
Engblom, pers.comm.
Harrison, pers.comm |
Good habitat throughout primarily
private property. Access granted in 1995 to trap, which observed 2 (16") SH and a RT
population. An adult SH (~38cm) was captured in 1993-94 and 2 spawning SH (24") seen
by warden within golf course reach in 2000. RT inhabit creek upstream of reservoir. |
1993, 1995-2000 |
| Alamo Pintado Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
No known barriers. |
Engblom 1995-2000
Engblom, pers.comm. |
Sandbars present within a dry
portion upstream of Hwy 154. Seasonally wet with higher reaches usually perennial. No fish
observed in higher reaches while trapping in 1995/96. SH/RT known to present about 10 mi.
upstream. |
1995-2000 |
| Zanja de Cota Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
|
|
Santa Ynez Valley. Historically
used for SH spawning and RT stocking. |
|
| Quiota Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
No known barrier to steelhead
(Cardenas), but low/high flow passage barriers noted @1.3-1.6 miles upstream (9 road
crossings) in Plan |
SYR Fish Mgt. Plan. 1999
Engblom 1995-2000
BOR 1994
Engblom, pers.comm.
Cardenas, pers.comm |
Contains best habitat of the
system. Lower portion (private) of stream influenced by intermittent flows and cattle
presence. Trapped in 1995 with 16" adult found; spawning activity documented.
Juvenile trout noted every year 1994-2000 within one mile reach ~2 mi. above mouth
(Cardenas). |
1994-2000 |
| Unnamed south trib. to
Quiota . |
RT |
To upper extent of drainage. |
Engblom, pers.comm. |
Spring-fed areas with healthy
resident populations observed in upper area in 1994. |
1994 |
| Santa Agueda Cr. |
(SH-W) |
n/a |
Engblom 1995-2000
CH2M-Hill 1998 |
May serve as intermittent
corridor for immigrant adult and emigrant juvenile steelhead. Potential spawning and
rearing reaches in the headwaters (past Barrack Ranch). Dries during summer. |
(1998)
1995-2000 |
| Hilton Canyon Cr.
|
SH-W |
Barriers: (1) high flow barrier
at cascade and bedrock chute. (~1300' upstream); (2) concrete culvert (velocity barrier)
below Hwy 154 |
Engblom 1995-2000
Fusaro 1995
BOR 1994
Titus et al. 2000
Engblom ,pers.comm. |
Upper portion on private
property, with ~2800' on public lands. 1500' of stream presently available for spawning
and rearing. Usually an ephemeral stream, Hilton recently began to receive supplemental
flows from Lake Cachuma (<18C water) into 2 locations as mitigation for dam. Spawning
documented since 1995(excluding 1996). Several large RT/SH were observed in 1993 and 1995.
Fish passage improvement project (CalTrans) will extend upper limit. |
1993,1995- present |
| (Canada) Honda Cr. |
? |
No barriers were found |
Titus et al. 2000
Parmenter 1993
Swift 2000 |
Creek is contained within the
boundaries of the Vandenburg Air Force Base. A brief CDFG survey showed highly suitable SH
habitat (favorable spawning and rearing conditions with intact riparian and instream
habitat) with no apparent migration barriers at Highway 1 and railroad crossings. Creek
was dry in 1987-1992 drought. No evidence of SH in spring 2000 trapping. |
?
2000 |
| Jalama Cr. |
SH-W |
Lagoon's gravel bars can be
barriers to upstream migration |
Cardenas, pers.comm
Swift 2000 |
DFG Wild Trout Team survey data
noted adult steelhead. No SH found in spring 2000 trapping. No SH taken for several years. |
1996(?)
2000 |
| Canada del Cojo Cr. |
|
|
|
Point Conception divide |
|
| Arroyo San Augustine |
|
|
|
|
|
| Arroyo el Bulito |
|
|
|
|
|
| Canada Santa Anita |
SH-W? |
|
Trautwein, pers.comm |
Some creeks on Hollister Ranch in
this area have SH; may be adjacent streams. |
|
| Canada Alegria |
|
|
|
|
|
| Canada Aqua Caliente |
|
|
|
|
|
| Gaviota Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
Partial barriers caused by: (1)
Gaviota State Park road crossing; (2) grade stabilization structures in reach near Hwy 101
between State Park and Hwy 1 - 101 junction. |
CDPR 1999 Trautwein 1999
Parmenter & McEwan 1999
Carpanzano 1996
Glick, pers. comm. |
Adult steelhead reported almost
annually attempting to ascend the stream at the Gaviota State Park Rd. crossing. Perennial
flows. State Park pipe culvert replaced by a freespan one in
1997 but is still a barrier at certain flows. Boulder weirs placed to help passage at
lowest grade structure were washed out in 2/00. |
1986,1992,
1993,1998,
(1998),1999 |
| Las Canovas Cr. |
|
Hwy 101 culvert/tunnel on Gaviota
Cr. |
Johnson 1999
CDPR 1999
Glick, pers. comm. |
No SH/RT observed while
snorkeling 7 pools. Water quality and habitat conditions suitable for steelhead. Best fish
habitat in State Park. |
(1998) |
| Las Cruces (Canyon) Cr.
|
|
No mention of upper limit |
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Water quality changed in the last
5-6 years. Previous years not as muddy. |
? |
| San Onofre Cr.
|
SH-W |
To natural barrier, .75 mi from
ocean - impassable. Possible barrier at Hwy 101 under certain flows. |
Johnson 1999
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Steelhead observed until 1991.
More than usual seen during wet years ('95 and '97). Good habitat and fishing pressure. |
<1991
1995, 1997 |
| Canada del Molino |
? |
To Brinkman agricultural dam
(15-20 ft. built 1980's) |
Johnson 1999 |
|
? |
| Arroyo Hondo Cr. |
SH-W |
Barrier at culvert under Hwy 101 |
Johnson 1999
Cardenas, pers.comm |
May support the "best
anadromous steelhead run in the southern part of county". Small and functional
estuary at the mouth. Juveniles and adults observed. |
? |
| Arroyo Quemado |
? |
Possible barrier at Hwy 101
culvert. |
Johnson 1999
Arve Sjvold as cited by Trautwein, pers. comm. |
No fish observed, however the
creek was fished up until the 1980's. Good habitat observed in the foothills. Water
diversions and excess sediment noted. |
? |
| Tajiguas Cr. |
? |
? |
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
No fish observed during visits to
the drainage (during the drought). |
? |
Canada Del Refugio
(Refugio Cr.) |
SH-W?
RT |
To natural falls up the canyon.
Possible barriers: (1) Hwy. 101 culvert;(2) low water crossing in lower creek. |
Johnson 1999
Titus et. al. 1994 Trautwein, pers. comm. |
The current status of the
population is unknown. Juvenile rainbow trout seen in 1990 (12" to 13"). |
1990 |
| Las Flores Canyon
Cr. |
? |
no mention of upper limit |
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
|
1986 |
| Canada Del Corral Cr. |
? |
n/a |
Titus et. al. 1994
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Documents in the CDFG file
expressed concern for the steelhead resource in relation to pollution from oil extraction
operations in the lower stream area. Big creek with suitable habitat and perennial flows
in sections. |
1986 |
| Canada del Capitan |
? |
Possible barrier at Hwy 101
crossing |
Johnson 1999 |
|
? |
| Gato (Canyon)
Cr. |
? |
Possible barriers include: (1)
Hwy. 101 culvert, (2) water diversion dam (3) water diversion |
Johnson 1999
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Fish observed (not personally) in
1980. Diversion started in mid 1980's (lower portions of the stream dewatered). |
1980 |
| Dos Pueblos Canyon
Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
To at least 4 miles upstream.
Partial barriers include:(1) Hwy 101 bridge check structure (2) ag water diversion dams |
Johnson 1999
Titus et. al. 1994
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Apparently contains adequate
habitat as it has received CDFG plants of rainbow trout . Juvenile
rainbow and steelhead observed throughout. Excellent riparian habitat (alders present).
15" fish observed downstream Hwy 101 bridge ('93 and '94) |
1993,1994, |
| Eagle Canyon Cr. |
? |
Culvert at Hwy 101 with long
sloping concrete section may pose a barrier. |
? |
Potential use in wet years. Small
berm forms at the mouth during low flow months. NMFS review of proposed golf course. |
? |
| Tecolote (Canyon)
Cr. |
SH-W |
~6 miles (10km) of stream
available. 18 ft. (6m) waterfall at this point. Barriers downstream of the falls included:
(1) flood control dams (~6 ft, 12 ft.); (2)75 ft. inclined concrete culvert (hwy 101); (3)
railroad crossing culvert and (4) ag water diversion dams / surficial flows in the lower
mile of stream during the dry season. |
Johnson 1999
Gantt 1973 |
In 1973, high quality spawning
and rearing areas were located along most of the stream. A
landowner group stocked steelhead (from Waddell Cr) and rainbow trout. Groundwater
extraction and surface diversion and 2 drought periods most likely have negatively
impacted the population. |
1973 |
| Elwood Canyon Cr. |
? |
No mention of upstream habitat. |
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Good habitat observed within
National Forest in 1999. |
(1999) |
| Winchester Canyon Cr. |
? |
|
Swift et al. 1993 |
|
? |
| Devereaux Slough |
? |
|
Swift et al. 1993 |
|
? |
| The drainages listed
below feed the Goleta Slough area. |
| Tecolotito Cr.
(Glen Annie Cr.) |
? |
To Glen Annie Reservoir Dam (90
ft.). Barrier at Hwy. 101 culvert, channel and check structure |
Johnson 1999
SB Co. Flood Control Dist. 1999
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Superb habitat with usually some
water all year. Lower portion or the creek called Tecolotito Cr. and upper portion Glenn
Annie (Canyon) Cr. |
(1999) ? |
| McCoy (Canyon) Cr. |
? |
See above |
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Best habitat of Tecolotito
system. |
1984-1999 |
| Carneros Cr. |
? |
Barriers at Hwy 101 culvert and
channel and check structure above (if still there) |
Johnson 1999 Johnson, pers. comm.
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Moderate to good habitat above in
mountains. Occasional use by steelhead in lower potions of stream |
1999 |
| San Pedro Cr.
|
SH-W |
To Fairview Falls if barriers at
Hwy 101 are passable (culvert and channel, railroad crossing check sturcture) |
Johnson 1999
SB Co. Flood Control Dist. 1999b
Trautwein 1999 |
Steelhead records include:
(1)1983 photo of 30" steelhead caught below railroad check dam, (2) Juvenile fish
observed below Fairview Falls (5 fish 4-6" long), (3) 29" gravid female carcass
recovered in lower esturary (in UCSB freezer - scale sample Dr. J. Neilson). From
Cathedral Oaks Rd. to Covington Way, creek has steep wide banks with well-developed
canopy. Below Hwy. 101, vegetation is sparse, flow intermittent. |
1983,1992,
1995, (1999) |
| Las Vegas Cr. |
? |
n/a |
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control
Dist. 1999b |
Intermittent flows with
vegetation colonizing the channel bottom, subject to sedimentation (chronic erosion
upstream) in low gradient areas. |
(1999) |
| San Jose Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
To natural waterfall above Trout
Club by Hwy 154.
Barriers include: (1) below Hollister Ave. Concrete lined flood channel
for ~3000; (2) the channel lined with vertical cement walls and straightened (Calle Real
Bridge to Hwy 101); (3) and water diversion (ag check dam) |
Johnson 1999
Santa Barbara Co. Works Dept. 1999
Titus et al. 2000 Trautwein, pers. comm. |
1 adult steelhead caught in
1975. Rainbow observed in 1994. Lower portion of creek is channelized with a concrete
lining for flood control (no pools/ resting areas for immigrating fish). Most fish
observed above water diversion in orchard (~3.5 mi. from the ocean). Trout Club raised
fish relocated from the Santa Ynez River. |
1975, 1980+
1994
1999 |
| Fremont Cr. |
? |
n/a |
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Anecdotal (not personal) record
of having to relocate fish. Perennial flow. |
? |
| Atascadero Cr. |
SH-W |
Barriers include: (1)Check
structures at Modoc Rd. (2)Flood control concrete channels above Modoc. Rd. |
Johnson 1999
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Steelhead runs in recent years.
Juvenile fish captured in 1984/85. Fish kill (12) occurred in 1999. |
1984,1985
1999 |
| Cienequitas Cr. |
SH-W? |
n/a |
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control
Dist. 1999b
Trautwein, pers.comm
Cardenas, pers.comm |
Small creek with perennial flows
and poor habitat (large amounts of rubbish, polluted water). Habitat below Modoc Rd.
improving. Fish believed to stray from San Jose Cr.. "Trout" noted as present.
Stunted adult found on bank on 4/00. |
<1999
2000 |
| Maria Ygnacio Cr. |
SH-W |
To debris basin dam. ~ 3000'
north of San Marcos Rd. (1990 by U.S.SCS & SBCFCD) |
Johnson 1999
Santa Barbara News-Press 4/23/82
Nehlsen et al. 1991
Trautwein, pers.comm
Cardenas, pers. comm |
Two adults (5 and 10 lbs.)
captured in 1982 Juveniles seen from summer 1999 to fall 1999 around San Marcos Rd., and
adult SH identified at Old San Marcos Bridge. Nehlsen et al. listed the native stock as
extinct. Debris basin built after the Painted Cave Fire in 1990. |
1982,1999
2000 |
| E.F. Maria Ygnacio |
? |
To debris basin dam (1990) 1000'
north of Via Regina. |
SB Co. Flood Control Dist. 1996
Trautwein, pers.comm |
Marginal habitat. Debris basin
built after the Painted Cave Fire in 1990, by U.S. Soil Conservation Service and SBCFCD. |
? |
| San Antonio Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
Probable barrier at Hwy 101.
Barrier @ Debris basin (built 1964) @ 2000' ft. upstream of Tuckers Grove County Park.
Natural falls higher in system. |
Johnson 1999
Trautwein 1999
SB Co. Flood Control Dist. 1996 |
SH/RT seen in 1985 above the
debris basin and Hwy 154 at the onset of drought. Good habitat above debris basin.
Ancedotal report in 1970 of 18" fish below basin. Debris basin built after Coyote
Fire. |
1970, 1985
1999 |
| Drainages that feed
the Goleta Slough are listed above. |
| Arroyo Burro Cr. |
SH-W |
Culverts & structures at
Modoc Rd., Hwy. 101, and Calle Real may be potential major barriers |
SB Co. Flood Control Dist. 1999b
Johnson 1999 Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Adults seen by Santa Barbara City
Public Works in early 1980's in lower portion -anecdotal. Debris basin present in the
drainage. Generally perennial flows, good riparian habitat, poor water quality has
resulted in beach closure at Hendry's Beach. |
1980s
(1999) |
| San Roque Cr. |
? |
Debris basin ~ 2000' north of
Foothill Rd. (1964-COE) |
Johnson 1999
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Ephemeral flows and fair habitat.
Debris basin built after the Coyote Fire. |
1999 |
| Mission Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
To Old Indian Dam, historic
structure at the Botanical Gardens.
Debris Basin ~2000' upstream of Botanical Gardens off Mission Rd.
(built in 1964). |
Trautwein 1998
SB Co. Flood Control Dist. 1996
COE 1995
Titus et al. 2000
Cooper et al. 1986
Santa Barbara News-Press, 6/3/84
Trautwein, pers.comm
Cardenas, pers. comm
Johnson, pers. comm. |
SH greater than 15"
observed for past 3 years throughout creek. Adult SH identified in reach from lower
Mission Cr. to lower Rattlesnake Cr., including a 27" spawner in lower creek just
below CalTrans channel lining. In 1998, 5-6 SH observed near S.B. Museum of Natural
History/ S.B. Mission. Migration barriers (flood control structures). Lower creek
typically dry, but suitable habitat above and below debris dam. Debris Basin built after
Coyote Fire. |
1984,1995,
1998-2000 |
| Rattlesnake Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
Significant falls and steep
channel at about 2 mi. up canyon. Debris dam ~800' upstream of
Las Canoas Rd. (built in 1964) forms barrier.
Old Rattlesnake Can. Dam |
SB Co. Flood Control Dist. 1996
COE 1995
Titus et al. 2000
Cooper et al. 1986 Trautwein, pers. comm.
Johnson, pers. comm |
Seven RT caught in lower reaches
in 1995 and seen in pools in 1999. Stocked by CDFG in 1975 with juvenile RT. Perennial
flows high in system, with mid-section dry. Debris Basin built after Coyote Fire. |
1995, 1999 |
| Sycamore (Canyon)
Cr. |
SH/RT |
Barriers suspected |
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control
Dist. 1999b
Trautwein, pers.comm
Johnson, pers. comm |
Juvenile SH/RT noted in 1999 by
Johnson. Suitable habitat (riparian canopy, deep channel) found from 1-2 miles upstream.
Many (5-6 ft.) drop structures noted. Section 2 (around Carpinteria St.) is primarily
"dirt bottomed" channel. Water present the entire length surveyed. |
1999 |
| Montecito Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
Ten partial barriers present
(grade stabilizers, pipeline crossings) with drop 18" to 60". Fish passage
project proposed for debris basin. Fully lined, smooth concrete channel from Hot Springs
Rd. to below debris basin project site (~1100 ft.). Lined with concrete from Hwy. 101 to
700' from ocean. |
McInnis 2000
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control Dist. 1999
Trautwein 1999
Santa Barbara News-Press 4/26-4/27/97
Johnson, pers. comm. |
Suitable spawning and rearing
habitat downstream of Ashley Rd. limited (few deep pools, continual human disturbance).
Suitable habitat in upper reaches obtainable infrequently under favorable flows and
conditions. RT (20-30) observed downstream of debris basin project site in 1999. Also
above and below Cold Spring basin. Population observed through the 1980's extirpated by
1990 and recently re-established. |
1999 |
| Cold Springs Cr. |
SH-W |
To debris basin (built in 1964)
at Mountain Dr. in Montecito. Forms a complete barrier. |
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control
Dist. 1996,1999
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Fish presence noted. Suitable
spawning habitat and rearing habitat . |
(1999) |
| E.F. Cold Springs Cr.
|
SH-W |
No barriers noted (human or natural) |
Trautwein ,pers. comm. |
Juvenile presence observed. |
1999 |
| W.F. Cold Springs Cr. |
? |
No barriers noted (human or
natural). |
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Suitable habitat for steelhead
but no fish observed when surveyed. |
1999 |
| Hot Springs Cr. |
? |
No barriers noted (human or
natural). |
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control
Dist. 1999 |
Suitable spawning habitat and
possible rearing habitat . |
(1999) |
| Oak Cr. |
? |
|
|
|
|
| San Ysidro Cr. |
SH-W |
8 ft. possible barrier (falls)
downstream of where San Ysidro trail leaves the creek (~4.5 mi). Debris basin 2.2 mi.
upstream, end of West Park Lane. |
Johnson 1999
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control Dist. 1996
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Juveniles observed in 1999-2000.
Good habitat ~ 1 mile upstream of the ocean to upper trail crossing (~4.5 mi.). Debris
basin built in 1964 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after the Coyote Fire. |
1999, 2000 |
| Romero Cr. |
? |
Culverts at all 101 crossings but
impediments or barriers unknown. Debris basin 2.8 mi. upstream. |
Johnson 1999
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control Dist. 1996
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Small stream with some suitable
habitat. No fish observed during few visits. Used during wet years only. Debris basin off
of Romero Canyon Rd. in Montecito, built in 1971 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. |
? |
| Picay Cr. |
? |
|
|
|
|
| Toro (Canyon)
Cr. |
? |
Three debris basins in system
(see comments) |
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control
Dist. 1996 |
Debris basins in Montecito. (1) East Toro Canyon Cr. ~5000' NE of East Valley Road (1971-COE).
(2) Lower West Toro Canyon Cr. ~800' South of East Valley Road
(1971-COE).
(3) Upper West Toro Canyon Cr. ~500' north of Hidden Valley Ln.
(1971-COE).
All built after Romero Fire. |
? |
| Garapata Cr. |
? |
No mention of barrier or upper
limit. |
Trautwein , pers. comm. |
No fish observed during few
visits. Small creek with perennial flow and some suitable spawning areas. |
1985 |
| Arroyo Paredo
(Paredon) Cr. |
? |
Debris basin 1000' usptream of
Oil Canyon Cr. (1971- COE). |
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control
Dist. 1996, 1999b
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
No fish observed during few
visits. Good riparian habitat although channel bottom thickly colonized (grasses,
watercress). Debris basin built after Romero Fire. |
(1999) |
| Santa Monica Cr.
|
? |
Steep concrete spillway (1600')
and debris basin dam (150') form complete barriers (1977 - U.S. Soil Conservation
Service). |
Trautwein 1999
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control Dist. 1996
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Good habitat found above the
concrete channel. Debris basin built as part of Carpenteria Valley Watershed Project. |
? |
| Franklin Cr. |
? |
Entire lower sections of creek
concreted. Debris Basin ~4800' north of Casitas Pass Rd.- Carpenteria |
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control
Dist. 1996
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
No fish observed . Debris basin
(1971-COE) built after Romero Fire. |
? |
| Carpinteria Salt
Marsh |
|
|
|
|
|
| Carpinteria Cr. |
SH-W |
Santa Barbara Co. debris basin
forms partial barrier.
Natural waterfall 5 to 6 mi. upstream creates barrier. |
Santa Barbara New-Press 2/29/00
Johnson 1999 Trautwien 1999
Hamilton 1997 Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Juveniles seen every year since
the 1980's primarily above the confluence of Gobenador Canyon Cr. A 28" adult female
SH caught illegally and confiscated by Warden Boyle (2/27/00).. Best rearing habitat in
the foothills. Excellent habitat noted. |
1980 to present. |
| Gobernador Cr. |
SH-W |
Debris basin (1971) forms
potentially complete barrier @ ~500' north of Peleter Property- Carpenteria |
Santa Barbara Co. Flood Control
Dist. 1996
Trautwien 1999 Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Fish observed yearly. Debris
basin built after Romero Fire. |
1980 to present |
| El Dorado Cr. |
SH-W |
No barriers mentioned |
Trautwein, pers. comm. |
Juveniles observed in the very
lower reaches only. |
1987 |
| Ventura
County |
| Rincon Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
Passage impaired at Highway 101
culvert near the mouth. (Cal Trans not completed proposed fish passage project, but now
ACOE has instigated modification.) |
Henke 1998b
Hamilton 1997
Douglas & Carpinzo 1993
CalTrans 1995
Titus et al. 2000
Johnson, pers. comm. |
Lagoon oceanside of Hwy 101 is
~0.5 acres. A riparian corridor extends ~ 2 mi. upstream. Downstream of Casitas Cr. heavy
siltation and turbidity are reported. Above this good instream habitat, intact riparian
zone and typically adequate summer (perennial) flows are found. Creek bed is natural with
the exception of the culvert at Highway 101. Study in 1993 found no fish present. Henke
observed 5-6 small juvenile steelhead in 1997. Stocked in 1997. |
1993, 1997 |
| Los Sauces Cr. |
|
|
|
|
|
| Ventura R. |
SH-W
RT |
Up to Matilija Dam (1948) @ 16.2
mi. (dam removal study ongoing)
Artificial barrier about 500 ft. below Robles Diversion Dam (may be
passable during high flows)
Partial barrier at Robles Diversion Dam @ 14 mi. |
Parmenter & McEwan 1999
Entrix et al. 1997
Capelli 1995b
Titus et al. 2000
Moore 1980a
Tippets 1979
Capelli 1974 |
Small numbers of adult steelhead
reported in most years. Robles Diversion Dam (1958) diverts water to Casitas Reservoir on
Coyote Cr. It can cause de-watering of lower river and block steelhead migration. Above
Diversion Dam, riparian vegetation abundant and good spawning and rearing habitat to at
least 1.5 mi. (Soper Ranch). Habitat just below Diversion Dam generally poor. Further
downstream at Casitas Springs ("The Narrows") is very good habitat with thick
riparian cover, abundant spawning areas and perennial flows present. Juvenile SH/RT
captured in this live stretch in 1995. |
1973,1976,
1977,1984,
1989,1991,
1992,1993
1995 |
| Ventura River Lagoon /
Estuary |
SH-W |
Sandbar breaches readily each
winter. Subsurface or intemittent flows in lower mainstem can
block upstream migration. |
Entrix et al. 1997
Fugro 1996
Wetlands Research Assoc. et al. 1992
Leidy 1991 |
Observed 14-25 adult steelhead
about 100 ft. upstream of railroad bridge. Tidal prism extends 2000 ft. upriver. During
flood events the river may create a second mouth to the west ~1500 ft. Base flow at
estuary is ~5 cfs of which ~2 is from Ojai Wastewater Treatment Plant. Lagoon shallow
until sandbar closes during summer. |
1991
(1997) |
| Coyote Cr. |
SH-W
RT |
To Casitas Dam (1958) ~ 1.5 mi.
Complete barriers > 3 miles above Lake Casitas. |
Entrix et al. 1997
Chubb 1997
Titus et al. 2000
Moore 1980c |
Some steelhead spawning and
rearing occurs below the Casitas Dam. Usually dry below the Dam except for short periods.
Rainbow trout common to 8 miles above Casitas Lake. Upper reach has generally excellent
spawning habitat but intermittent rearing habitat for most reaches. |
1991
(1997) |
| San Antonio Cr. |
SH-W |
No complete barriers but many
potential impediments (12 road crossings). 2 potential low flow
barriers: concrete road crossings at Fraser Lane & Old Creek Rd. |
Parmenter & McEwan 1999
Shott 1999
Entrix et al. 1997
Fugro (West), Inc. 1996
Titus et al. 2000
Friends of Ventura River 1992
Cardenas, pers. comm |
Steelhead found in the lower
creek in 1982, 1992, and 1999. Most recent siting @ 7.5 mi. upstream of mouth. Habitat
throughout very good. Stream has most abundant steelhead spawning areas now available in
the Ventura River system. Seven primary locations were identified for suitable spawning in
1996. Rearing habitat located primarily in the lower reaches Large sediment load. |
1982, 1992,
(1996-97)
1999 |
| Lion (Canyon) Cr. |
(SH-W) |
Small reservoir near Hwy 150
forms a barrier to steelhead migration in the upper Ojai valley area. |
Entrix et al. 1997 |
Suitable spawning substrate and
usually has access during winter storm flows. Rearing habitat is usually suitable due to
adequate, cool water and appropriate habitat features |
(1997) |
| Gridley (Canyon) Cr. |
RT |
To at least 5 mi. upstream to 10'
waterfall |
Moore 1980c |
In 1971 50 rainbow trout were
moved from Matilija Cr. to ~1960' elevation (10 ft. falls). Trout common from 1520' to
1960' elevation. Dense riparian habitat. |
1979 |
| Senior Canyon |
? |
n/a |
Entrix et al. 1997
Cardenas, pers. comm |
No rearing habitat due to lack of
flows and appropriate habitat. Potential spawning habitat but dries up quickly. (Spawning
and rearing habitat needs to be reevaluated - DFG, 2000.) |
(1997) |
| Reeves Cr. |
? |
n/a |
Entrix et al. 1997 |
No rearing habitat due to lack of
flows and appropriate habitat. Potential spawning habitat but dries up quickly. |
(1997) |
| Thacher Cr. |
(SH-W)
RT |
At least to the Soule Golf
Course. Passage problem at Thacher School (Horn Canyon), no pool at base of boulder road
crossing. |
Shott 1999
Entrix et al. 1997
Capelli 1995 |
Juvenile fish ("RT")
observed in small pool below concrete golf crossing. Potential spawning habitat, but dries
up quickly, limiting production potential. No rearing habitat due to lack of flows and
appropriate habitat. |
1995
(1997)
1999 |
N.F. Matilija Cr.
(a.k.a. N.F. Ventura R .) |
(SH-W)
RT |
Probably to 10 mi.: Wheeler
Gorge Campground area has head cut and upper road crossing with 8 ft. drop. 500 ft. upstream of mouth, cascades (up to 15 ft. high) extend for 600 to 1000
ft. but are probably passable by steelhead. |
Parmenter & McEwan 1999
Shott 1999
Caron 1998
Entrix et al. 1997
Chubb 1997
Titus et al. 2000
USFS 1993
Moore 1980c
Cardenas, pers. comm |
Considered key habitat for
restoring steelhead in Ventura system. With successful fish passage, 7 miles on N.F.
Matilija Cr. would be available. Habitat and spawning areas above the cascades are very
good. No mention of steelhead presence in a 1985 electrofishing survey. 3 RT observed in
mid-channel pool in 1993. Perennial flows. Riparian cover affected by Wheeler Fire in
1985. Heavy fishing and recreation pressure with regular plants from Fillmore Hatchery in
1980. |
1979,
(1985)
(1992)
1993,
(1997)
(1999) |
| Bear Cr. |
SH-W |
Upper crossing is a problem for
passage. |
Shott 1999
Engblom, pers. comm |
Young-of-the-year SH observed. |
1999 |
| Matilija Cr. |
(SH-W)
RT |
To Matilija Dam (1948)
Above Dam - "West Fork" blocked by two 30 ft. waterfalls @
225 ft. upstream. Main fork has 30-40 ft. waterfall @ 9 mi. |
Parmenter & McEwan 1999
Chubb 1997
Entrix et al. 1997
Titus et al. 2000
Moore 1980c
Trautwein, pers.comm
Cardenas, pers. comm |
Access to almost all of Matilija
Creek blocked by Matilija Dam (1948). Below dam, spawning habitat is scoured and poor but
rearing habitat is fair due to constant surface flow. Between Dam and its North Fork, the
creek had few to no spawning areas. The middle reach above had best habitat and fish
numbers in 1980, not abundant. Dense pop. of RT in 12/99, with 20" adult found 4/00.
Creek considered key to restoring steelhead in Ventura system. |
1985
(1992)
(1997)
1999-2000 |
| The following
Matilija Creek tributaries are included in the event that Matilija Dam is removed. They
currently are blocked to steelhead. |
| Murrieta Cr. |
RT |
Upstream migration barrier about
1 mi. upstream from mouth |
Moore 1980c
USFS 1985
Chubb 1997
Trautwein, pers.comm |
Good rearing habitat. In 1985,
perennial flows from 0.75 miles upstream of south fork to 150 yards upstream from the
confluence with Matilija Cr. Trout population present using large pools. Riparian cover
affected by Wheeler Fire in 1985. A 5 mile stream survey in 1979 to 2500' elev. found RT
common. None in 2000. |
1979
(1985)
(1997)
2000 |
| Upper North
Fork Matilijia Cr. |
RT |
Low flow barriers noted near the
confluence with the "East" Fork. 1st barrier at ~2250' elev. or 2.5
mi. upstream. |
Moore 1980c
Chubb 1997
Cardenas, pers. comm |
Good rearing habitat. 7 miles of
stream surveyed with rainbow trout observed to ~2400' elevation. Several sections affected
by 1978 flood. Genetics of trout population being evaluated. |
1979
(1997)
1999-2000 |
| Old Man (Canyon) Cr. |
RT |
|
USFS 1996 |
Rainbow trout found in pool
habitat in stream snorkel survey (young-of-the-year to 10"). |
1996 |
| Santa Clara R. |
SH-W |
Access to upper river limited by
sandy substrate and low flows.
Vern Freeman Diversion dam (~20' high concrete sill (1928/1991) at
Saticoy may affect access during low flow periods. |
Entrix 1999
Capelli 1997
Titus et al. 2000
Comstock 1992
Puckett & Villa 1985
Areta & Willsrud 1980
Moore 1980b
Bell 1978
Magney, pers.comm. |
Lower mainstem is primarily a
migration corridor for steelhead and is less used as a spawning and rearing area, with the
exception of the estuary. The Vern Freeman Diversion was equipped with a fish ladder and
intake screens in 1989 and became operational in March 1991. Downstream migrant trap at
Diversion collects steelhead smolt data. 1995 survey of mainstem (RM 2.5 to 14.0) found 52
RT/SH, with majority of non-hatchery origin. |
1949,1978,
1980,1985,
1993,1995
1994-98 smolt trap |
| Santa Clara Estuary
/ Lagoon |
SH-W |
Migratory access for juveniles
and adult steelhead. Sandbar breached artificially by State Park when water levels high
enough. |
Greenwald, pers. comm.
Entrix 1999 |
Lagoon shallow due to siltation.
Recent seining found no suitable habitat and no steelhead. Lack of cover minimizes chances
for a successful outmigration of steelhead smolts. |
(1997-98) |
| Castaic Cr. |
? |
n/a |
Titus et al. 2000
Bell 1978 |
No steelhead found below Castaic
Lake during a 1978 seining survey. |
(1978) |
| Soledad (Canyon) Cr. |
? |
n/a |
Titus et al. 2000
Bell 1978 |
No steelhead found during a 1978
seining survey. |
(1978) |
| Todd Baranca |
? |
Probable culverts at road
crossings. |
Shott 1999
Titus et al. 2000
Bell 1978 |
No steelhead found during a
seining survey. Habitat value unknown. |
(1978) |
| Santa Paula Cr. |
SH-W |
New fish ladder operating (4/00)
over Santa Paula Water Works Diversion Dam (Harvey Dam - built 1923 (23 ft.), ~3.8 mi.
(6.4 km) upstream from Santa Clara R.
Second barrier exists below Hwy 150 bridge downstream of Sisar Cr.
(concrete step pools wiers)
Natural barrier (12-30ft) - series of waterfalls in Big Cone Camp area.
|
Parmenter & McEwan 1999
Edmondson 1999
Shott 1999
Titus et al. 2000
Harper 1988
Moore 1980b
Cardenas, pers. comm |
First major tributary available
above the Vern Freeman Diversion. Adult steelhead still occur but in low numbers. Water
cool and turbid at mouth in 6/92, warmer in mid-section, and then good habitat (clear,
cool) with abundant spawning areas above dam about 5 miles further.
Heavily fished in certain reaches on USFS lands. East Fork's habitat
limiting factor is turbidity due to extensive mass wasting from unstable canyon walls.
Harvey Dam was first built prior to 1910 (~6 ft.), fish ladder built
circa 1939 and effective until the 1969-70 floods created 25' barrier. About 10-11 mi.
good habitat above dam. |
1987,1988,
1992 |
| E.F. Santa Paula Cr. |
? |
Low flow barriers encountered. |
Moore 1980c |
No fish observed in survey. |
(1979) |
| Sisar (Canyon) Cr. |
RT |
Potential artificial barrier 1.8
miles upstream of mouth at road crossing (second).
Up to the East Fork. |
Parmenter & McEwan 1999
Moore, 1980c |
No trout observed in '92.
Generally good trout habitat including spawning areas.
Small stable stream with good riparian. Stocked with fingerlings in
March 1979. |
1979
(1992) |
| Sespe Cr. |
SH-W |
No barriers to adult migration
noted. Fillmore Diversion Dam (1915) built with fish ladder, reportedly functional. |
Entrix 1999
Shott 1999
Titus et al. 2000
Moore 1980b |
Only tributary with unregulated
flows. About 48 mi. (80km) are presently available for steelhead spawning and rearing.
Fillmore Diversion may impound juvenile steelhead in artificial pond but not significant
to adult passage. |
1978,
1983-1986,
1988, |
| Pine Cr. |
? |
To ~ 2580' elev. |
Moore 1980c |
No fish observed. Condor area
closed to human entry . |
(1979) |
| Alder Cr. |
RT |
Barrier 1/3 mile up from Sespe
Cr. |
Moore 1980c |
Survey found no rainbow trout.
Upper half of stream affected by granitic sediment producing shallow pools (4ft.). Fish
present before 1975-76 drought. |
(1979) |
| Timber (Canyon) Cr. |
RT |
To ~ 3250' elevation where
natural barriers exist. |
Moore 1980c |
Rainbow trout observed to ~3250'
elevation. Barriers in middle section. Cool water addition to
Sespe Cr. |
1979 |
| Bear (Canyon) Cr.
|
RT |
At least to 2 miles upstream.
|
Moore 1980c |
Good habitat (summer nursery) and
trout numbers in the lower river, the middle section was dry with boulders as barriers and
the upper reach capable of supporting rainbow trout spawning. |
1979 |
| Trout Cr. |
RT |
To at least 2.5 miles upstream.
(~3350' elev.) |
Moore 1980c |
Rainbow trout common. |
1979 |
| Piedra Blanca Cr. |
RT |
Below ~5750' elev. |
Moore 1980c |
Perennial flow to ~4150' elev.
With stretches of intermittent stream to below 5750'. Few trout in upper reach observed in
well shaded bedrock pool. 11 mile stream survey. |
1979 |
| Lion Cr. |
RT |
Possible barrier - Concrete check
dam ~1.5 miles upstream from Sespe Cr. (~3175' elev.) |
Moore 1980c |
Rainbow trout abundant, excellent
riparian canopy. Provides flood escape for spawning adults in Sespe Cr. |
1979 |
| North Fork Sespe Cr. |
? |
|
|
|
|
| Howard Cr. |
RT |
To point where stream goes
intermittent. (~3250' elevation) |
Moore 1980c |
Rainbow trout abundant, excellent
riparian canopy. Important spawning and rearing habitat and cool water trib. |
1979 |
| Rose Valley Cr. |
RT |
n/a |
Moore 1980c |
Many 0+ and 6-10" trout
observed. |
1979 |
| Rock Cr. |
? |
|
|
|
|
| Tule Cr. |
RT |
To ~3700' elev. |
Caron 1998 Moore 1980c |
Important spawning tributary to
rainbow trout. 4 miles of stream surveyed in 1980. |
1979 |
| Cherry Cr. |
RT |
To ~4500' elev. |
Moore 1980c |
2 miles surveyed in 1980.
Marginal spawning gravel, but perennial flow provides summering habitat for juvenile trout
(abundant). |
1979 |
| Pole Cr. |
? |
Natural, impassable 30 ft
waterfall 3.9 mi upstream of Fillmore city limits. Potential artificial barrier 0.8 miles
above Hwy 126. |
Parmenter & McEwan 1999 |
Trout habitat above concrete
channel good, with thick riparian vegetation and abundant spawning gravel throughout. No
fish observed in '92 survey. Cool water (17 C) at mouth. |
(1992) |
| Hopper (Canyon)
Cr. |
RT |
30-45 ft. waterfall. 2.4 mi. from
road end |
Parmenter & McEwan 1999 |
Rainbow trout observed. Fair to
good spawning and rearing areas throughout upper portions. All fish in appeared in very
good condition. |
1992 |
| Tom (Canyon) Cr. |
? |
n/a |
Parmenter & McEwan 1999 |
No fish observed. Channel dry
1987-92. |
(1992) |
| Piru Cr. |
(SH-W)
RT |
Downstream access generally
limited by Piru Diversion Dam (<1933). Upstream access stops at 6 miles above mouth at
Santa Felicia Dam (Lake Piru) (1955). Pyramid Dam/Lake in headwaters. |
Titus et al. 2000
Dienstadt et al.1990
Moore 1980b
Bell 1978 |
No steelhead were found below
Santa Felicia Dam in a seining survey (Bell). Some potential as steelhead spawning and
rearing area since 5 cfs flow is guaranteed below Santa Felicia Dam. Compared to 25 mi.
habitat historically, 0 mi. estimated in 1980. Abundance of naturally-reproduced RT found
in 1987 (in reaches near old Hwy. 99). |
(1946,19491951,1978
1980)
1987 |
| Castaic Cr. |
? |
To Castaic Dam and Lake (1973) |
Bell 1978 |
No steelhead found in seining
survey. |
(1978) |
| Bouquet (Canyon) Cr. |
? |
Bouquet Reservoir (1934) |
|
|
|
Calleguas Cr.
(Arroyo Los Posas)
(Arroyo Simi) |
SH-W |
No fish passage impediments
noted in lower reach with adequate flows. Farthest upstream limit appears to be 15 ft.
drop structures at Simi Valley (Madera Rd.). DFG requested fish ladder on county drop
structures: (1) Lewis Rd. (2) Camarrilo Hospital Rd. (1991) |
Titus et al. 2000
COE 1991
Keegan 1990b
USFWS 1973
Magney, pers.comm. |
Constant flow (5 cfs) from
sanitary district discharge. Low quality adult resting habitat and poor quality juvenile
rearing habitat (sediment). No impediments from Conejo Cr. to mouth (perennial flow) with
best developed riparian vegetation downstream from Conejo Cr. ~ 1.1 miles. Channel
upstream of Conejo Cr. is channelized with a large fine sediment load, and frequent
subsurface flows. Upper reach (Simi Valley to Moorpark) is known
as Arroyo Simi, middle reach (Moorpark/Somis to Conejo Cr.) is called Arroyo Los Posas. |
1973
1989-90 |
| Mugu Lagoon |
SH-W |
Migratory corridor for steelhead.
|
Magney, pers.comm.
COE 1991 |
Management responsibility of U.S.
Navy. Suffers from water quality and sedimentation problems. |
( ? ) |
| Revolon Slough |
? |
|
|
|
|
| (Arroyo) Conejo
Cr. |
? |
|
Magney, pers.comm. |
Suitable steelhead habitat in
portions of stream. |
(? ) |
| Santa Rosa Cr. |
? |
|
Magney, pers.comm. |
Travels through orchards with
highly treated water from Hill Canyon Treatment Plant. Good habitat with perennial water. |
(? ) |
| Big Sycamore
(Canyon) Cr. |
? |
Potential entrance problem at
beach. |
Keegan 1990b |
Relatively low restoration
potential due to lack of perennial stream flows. Dry at time of survey. |
(1989-90) |
| Deer Cr. |
|
|
|
|
|
| Little Sycamore
(Canyon) Cr. |
|
|
|
|
|
| Los Angeles
County - streams may cross county boundaries upstream. |
| Arroyo Sequit Cr. |
SH-W |
At least to ~2 miles (3.2km)
upstream from Leo Carrillo State Beach Park. Partial barrier (concrete apron - Arizona
Crossing) in lower section may affect adults at low flows. Potential impassable falls. |
Titus et al. 2000
Keegan 1990b
Drake 1980
Greenwald, pers. comm.
Trautwein, pers.comm
Cardenas, pers.comm |
Juvenile and adult SH observed
most years from 1993. No stocking records found for the stream. Steelhead juveniles found
~2 miles (3.2km) upstream from Leo Carrillo State Beach Park in 1980. Larger fish rescued
from 1- 3 mi. in 1998 and relocated within the drainage. [mtDNA type 8] Excellent native riparian vegetation. Remnant lagoon. |
1979,1989-90,1992,
1993-2000 |
| Zuma Cr. |
? |
Potential entrance problems (road
crossings). |
Keegan 1990b
Drake 1980 |
No confirmed steelhead sitings.
Marginal at flows greater than 2 cfs for adult and juvenile habitat. Dry at time of survey
(Nov.). Fishing reportedly occurring in upper reaches in 1980. Remnant lagoon. |
1989-90 |
| Solistice (Canyon)
Cr. |
SH-W |
Hwy. 1 at mouth. Blockages are:
2 highway culverts, 4 Arizona Crossings,
and several man-made structures up to 1.5 miles where series of natural
falls begins. |
Keegan 1990b
Spina & Johnson 1999
Manion, pers. comm |
Spring fed perennial creek, with
good riparian and large portion of federal ownership. Water quality and quantity appears
capable of supporting small numbers of juvenile steelhead in the most suitable habitat.
Fish passage projects proposed (2000). |
1989,1990,
1999 |
| Malibu Cr. |
SH-W |
To Rindge Dam (constructed
1924-1925) 2.7 mi (4.2 km) upstream
If dam removed, other partial or complete barriers identified were: (1)
~ 15ft. falls near the tunnel on Malibu Canyon Rd.; (2) a concrete apron at stream gage
below Cold Cr.; (3) concrete road crossing in Century Ranch State Park (~7.5 miles at Las
Virgenes Cr.).
(4) Century Dam. |
Titus et al. 2000
Keegan 1990a Franklin & Dobush 1989
Drake 1980 |
Juvenile steelhead abundance
highest in the upper gorge reach 0.5 mi. directly below Rindge Dam. Fish passage at dam
would allow access to 4.8 mi. of potential steelhead habitat (23% of useable rearing and
56% of useable spawning habitats estimated to be good to excellent). Summer stream flows
supplemented from the late1960's up to 1999 by discharges of the Tapia Water Reclamation
Facility. Supplemental discharge. A 10 ft. natural bedrock
waterfall exists beneath the deposited sediments behind Ringe Dam, but most biologists do
not believe it will be a barrier. |
1947,1968,
1969,1972,
1979,1980
1986,1987,
1989 |
| Malibu Lagoon |
SH-W |
Sandbar artificially breached. |
Ambrose et al. 1995
Topanga-Las Virgenes RCD 1989 |
Lagoon serves as migratory
habitat to steelhead. Historically, breaching of sand barrier occurred in winter/spring
runoff but year-round flows (from 1960s to 1999) created by artificial discharge altered
this regimen. More brackish than salt water lagoon. Fish kills have occurred in eutrophic
conditions. Restoration efforts began in 1983. |
(1995) |
| The following
tributaries are included in the event that Matilija Dam is removed. They currently are
blocked to steelhead. (See Historic Table for sources.) |
| Cold Cr. |
RT |
Currently blocked by Rindge Dam
(1924) |
Franklin & Dobush 1989 |
Good to excellent potential
rearing habitat, however flow and channel barriers apparently would block adult migration. |
(1989) |
| Las Virgenes
Cr. |
|
Upper limit of run not discovered |
Titus et al. 2000 |
Spawning occurred in lower
reaches before Rindge Dam blocked access in 1924. |
|
| Triunfo (Canyon) Cr. |
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Malibou Lake built in 1923 at
outlet of sub-basin. Other dams constructed throughout the upper watershed include Eleanor
built in 1881, Sherwood in 1904, Crags in 1913, and Westlake in 1965. |
Manion, pers. comm.
Manwaring 1999
Orme 1991 |
Trout farm and fishing pond on
creek above falls from the 1930's to the 1980's. Trout caught below the falls in the
1950's. |
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