By Topf Wells

New reports at the DNR trout stream survey site for Sheboygan County features Nichols Creek and Onion Creek. The former is a high quality trib of the Milwaukee River; the latter has received the persistent care and attention of the Lakeshore Chapter for many years. With all the fish passage work in the Milwaukee River watershed, I wonder if Lake Michigan trout or salmon could make it to Nichols Creek and successfully spawn there?

The Onion is an excellent trout stream; the DNR’s paragraph on its history is a tribute to the many folks and organizations which have supported the creek over the years. With over 1,000 acres in the Fishery Area, much of the creek should be well protected. Can you imagine the Gordon Creek system if 1000 acres of it was in public ownership? You’ve probably read about Whitewater Creek in Wisconsin Trout because the SE WI Chapter has held several work days there – to good effect it seems.