Designated Trout Streams of the
South Shore of Lake Superior
(see also: North Shore |
Duluth Area trout streams)
[Stream list coming soon...]
Why only these streams?
These streams are attractive to trout because they provide all of the elements
of good trout habitat including:
Cool water temperature (around 60° F, depending on the
species). Water temperature is effected by the amount of paved areas (impervious surfaces) within watersheds. These surfaces soak up the sun's rays, and heat the
rainfall that runs into the local streams. When water temperature gets too
warm, it can't hold enough oxygen for fish survival.
Coarse stream bed sediments provide hiding places for the
insects and other invertebrates that fish eat, and are a place for fish to
spawn. Silt runoff from construction and other human activities can clog up
these spaces.
These are only a couple of the things necessary for good trout habitat. Check out the links to individual trout species in the green box above to
learn more.
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