Carmel Steelhead Association Fish Rescue- Finch Creek

Finch Creek, amazingly, continues to flow. However, the water temperature is rising and flows are well under 2-3 cfs. So, time to try to catch the endangered Carmel River steelhead (aka native, local genetically distinct "Rainbow Trout"). Oncorhynchus mykiss. Frank Emerson, Brian LeNeve and a crew of 6 more scoured the plunge pools, and hiding holes in Finch Creek from the Hallisey House up to Martin Road. They are pleased to report they found 8 pretty good sized ones, and 250 smaller, young of the year. These were all removed to the large, cool, permanent water in the Carmel River below the Los Padres Dam. Then Mike Jones generously donated a great dinner to the fish rescue crew!