PESCADERO CREEK

(Book 2 of 5 )
Bear Creek
Bradley Creek
Butano Creek (Big Butano Creek)
Evans Creek
Fall Creek
Honsinger Creek
Little Boulder Creek
Little Butano Creek
McCorrnick Creek
Oil Creek
Pescadero Creek
Peters Creek
Shaw Gulch
Slate Creek
Tarwater Creek
Waterman Creek
PESCADERO CREEK
GENERAL WATERSHED CONDITIONS
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No.
Name of s t r e & W ~ R O Tributary t o p s m m w
Other names
Stream s e c t i o n :
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Length of r e g i o n
Station
Date
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Success of species p r e s e n t
Extent natural . p r o
Spawning areas
Degree fished
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A n n n a a q h i 1 i +qr-

P o s t e d o r open

Caddis f l i e s I . I

~ B Q T T - P4 I m e
U r U J l A l W U
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Diptera i I -
~ t o n elfi e s --
IJeurop t era i ! -
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Beetles I
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Dragonflies
Damself Lies
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Scuds 1 1 -
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Character of drainage basin: & C mountainous;* B i l l y , r o i i i n g , flat, swampy, wooded, logged-of f ,
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burnid-off, open, cultivated, m a t e d , meadows WlwuMn.
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Follution &EilhM@%a2BQhrisg$ d X t # N & i w a ' ~ h ' ~ t~i a
p ,s ~ t 3 t B W ' ~ W . r .
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3ear i n g p o n 3 1 *

Springs :
Renarks : Ye rkzt%4%=-1- by Trcem %b oL& ~~t~rtam$h I=-
arg eVW? P.madar0 c% ~n -
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hmro, atd .2 tpb* B ~ ~ S ~ F Bby~ O B $hDeD a ~ a l Bfi-

FO& d @ @ I SPe~tkdt%Z!O
~ CZS I$ $8 l e 3 SZe d o a O S ~ b y ~
- hb eetimate of ~ - ~ ~ c~ lM Q rgttgplzy qr t128 rfmt mtnw * UI1
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Recommendations for stocking: ' L

Region to be stocked: --.

Species:
Size :
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Number: . - .
Frequency :
Sources of data: - w' I

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Signature o f s u r u e y o F : z - -
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 CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME
Stream Survey
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NAME-~Q---CBIC E H ------Tributary to
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Other names
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: & ~ n r y - - - ~ - ~ e n - - d - S a n -------- ~ g-3:

t a -~ -o~w n s h i ----- - - ~ Rangeee Lw.

Length------
Minimum flow__----

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Spawning grounds..................................
Fish food-----,----,,--------------
Fishes present,-------,,-,------------------------------
Degree hhed.......................................
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Stocking- accessib~litv-,---,-----------------------------
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Stocking recommendations.......................... I I

Past stocking--species and success-----------------Sf eeelheadddg~ad1

-----S ~ - d i s a p p e . a r &................................
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Extent of natural propagation Fish run enter8 from ooean. ---

M~PP_erso~~~~,L_o~x@--.
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~lb--hy_-alb--l;imers~~kha~---Fn~~rth~---ear~--da~s--aat-sra~
ero Creek-flows-'throu&
--------- ----.--..Mate0
---- - -----Sa;n --------,-----60
Ah--- -.-A about43 miles of ujper part is in -
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One of --the
_--_-__ best :,fishing
----------..---- --- -----" --- ---- --in
+'styearns ----the county. Undergrowth
----- oonsists-- of
erry , hazel, ferns and 'berryvines. ~ % ~ ~
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. ". being .situated i n a position t o o l o s e e a s i l y - a n d remain s o u n t i l the heavy r a i n s ,
. a s s i s t e d b y man power, opens it. The - h i g h seas .are constantly closing t h e lagoon
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i n t h e winter time making it very i r r e g u l a r for, f i s h runs 30 e n t e r the creek. The
amount of 'water 'taken from the stream i s s m a l l . The. oreek is open t o anglers with
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t h e exoeptlon of one mile-owned-by t h e Shrine Camp, which i s i n the upper part.
Average r a i n f a l l l i s nearly 30 inohes. .Springs a r e t h e water supply.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF F'ISII AND GA!.!'E ;
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STREAM SURVEY PILE FORM No.------ ----.-.-

NAME P XSCADXXO C R E X 2nd Q u a r t e r .........................................COUNTY ..........San

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Mat w
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Loma Mar 118 m i . above I v e r s o n C r . 1/8 m i
STREAMSECTION............... FROM............. .................,......................To .OO.OOOOO.OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.OOO LENOW---
..-.OO..OOO..O.O.
P a c i f i c Ocean 8s 5W 4
TRIBUTARY ................................................................................................ T
TO.- ... w p R .....,..,. Sec, .-----+-------.

OTHERNAMES .......No*c.~*-~---~----
......................------------------......-.........--.----RIVER SYSTEM.....2nd
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t e r Pescadero
ree err rain age

EXTENT OP OBSERVATION EXTENT OF OBSERVATION

Include Nanuof Suricror, &re, E u .
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P e r s o n a l o b s e r v a t i o n made on f o o t by Richard
Burge and Glenn B r a c k e t t on May 15 and 16th.IBbZ
LOCATION
RELATION T O OTHER WATELI
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
RELATION TO OTHER WATERS -
Important d r a i n a g e having spawning and
n u r s e r y a r e a f o r s t e e l h e a d a n d l o r rainbow t r o u t .
Warerahed
Inuncdiata Drainas# Bacin
Alticude (Range)
Gradient
Width
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Watershed - -
S t e e p V-shaped a n d / o r U-shaped
canyon i n p r e c i p i t o u s c o a s t a l mountains. V e g e t a t i ~ n redwood, a l d e r , -
Dcprh
t l o v (Range) maple, h o r s e t a i l s , c a t t a i l s , f e r n s , g r e e n and r u s t - c o l o r e d a l g a e ,
Vtlocicy
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Bottom
Spawninn Areal
Pools
Shclccr
Barriers
Soil l i g h t and d a r k brown composed mainly of sand and s i l t .
I m n e d i a t e Drainage B a s i n Size
west d i r e c t i o n , Channel l e n s and bowl-shaped.
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1 0 s q . m i l e s , d i s c h z r g e s i n south-
Streamside vegetation
Diversions
Tcmprrarurer abundant -
a l d e r , h o r s e t a i l , c a t t a i l s , b e r r y and redwood.
Pood
Aquatic Planfa Altitude - 3 g 960 Cf +-
Wlntcr Condition,
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Pollution
Springs
PISHES PRESENT A N D SUCCESS
(;)'CCIER VERTEBRATES
Gradient
Width -
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S l i g h t . Only about 15 p e r miPe.
Range 2%' t o 45 '; a v e r a g e 8 ' .
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lSIilNG INTENSITY Deptt Range 4" t o 2 0 ' ; a v e r a g e 14"
!HER RECREATIONAL USE
k .CESSIBILITY Flow 2.9 c f s t o 4.1 c f s ( f l o a t method). Winter e s t i m a t e d t o
PNERSHIP
3STED OR OPEN
IMPROVEMENTS
PAST STOCKING
GENERAL ESTIMATE
RECOMMENDED MANAGEMENT
Velocity
Bottom
Sluggish.
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60 c f s o r more b u t i n p e r i o d s of heavy s t o r m s i s p r o b a b l y much g r e a t e r .

Estimated a t 8%b e d r o c k , 9% b o u l d e r , 27% r u b b l e , 37% g r a v e l ,

SKETCH MAP
REFERENCES A N D MAPS 7% s a n d , 8% mud, 2% s i l t , 3% o r g a n i c d e b r i s .
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Spawning Areas -40%'of t h e c r e e k can b e u t i l i z e d by s t e e l h e a d and
s i l v e r salmon f o r spawning. Most of t h e g r a v e l i s mixed w i t h moderate
amounts of sand and s i l t b u t i s l o o s e enough f o r spawning. Because of f i r e s , r a t e d
o n l y 'as f a i r t o good spawning g r a v e l ,
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Pools Frequency e x c e l l e n t 80% p o o l s and 20% r i f f l e s , S i z e a v e r a g e 20' long,
1 0 ' wide, 2%' deep. P o o l s a r e caused by l o g jams, b o u l d e r s and t h e e l e v a t i o n drop
gouging o u t p o c k e t s .
Shelter - The c r e e k i s a d e q u a t e l y s h e l t e r e d by s t e e p b a n k s , overhanging t r e e s ,
w a t e r p l a n t s and l o g jams.
Barriers -
Two dams noted on map. These a r e i n s t a l l e d d u r i n g t h e summer t o u r i s t
s e a s o n and removed d u r i n g t h e w i n t e r .
Diversions -
Two d i v e r s i o n s w i t h pumping a p p a r a t u s were observed and we noted on
a t t a c h e d map. Small p o o l s on t h e s i d e of t h e c r e e k have been c r e a t e d t o hold w a t e r
f o r t h e s e pumps. The a r e i n no way s t o p i n g t h e n a t u r a l f l o w of t h e creek.
Temperatures - B
kQI'3Q C. f o r w a t e r ; 24g C f o r a i r .
Aquatic P l a n t s -
Common. H o r s e t a i l s . c a t t a i l s , a l g a e , moss, r a z o r g r a s s .
Winter Conditions -
Not observed b u t a p p e a r t o b e s u b j e c t t o extreme f l u c t u a t i o n s ,
depending on t h e r a i n f a l l . People l i v i n g i n t h e a r e a have observed d e p t h s approx-
i m a t e l y 7 f e e t above t h e summer flows.
Pollution -
Some a l g a e and s i l t observed i n slow moving p o o l s .
 Lower P e s c a d e r o Creek. Mounument
County Park. An a l t e r n a t e p l a n t i n g
a r e a f o r t h e s l a b a r e a when i t silts-
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u?. T h i s a r e a i s known l o c a l l y as
"The Rock".
V . Jones

Lower P e s c a d e r o Creek.
Monument County Park. A n
o v e r a l l view of t h e " s l a b a r e a " ,
W. J o n e s
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Lower Pescadero Creek. Monument County

I P a r k . Looking above t h e d e m a r k a t i o n
1- zone of t h e swimming a r e a where t h e
I f i s h have S e e n p u t .
I iT. J o n e s
 Lowe r Pescadero Creek. >lonument Cou
Park . The swimming a r e a .
X. Jones

Lower Pescadero Creek. Monu-

rnent County Park. Loo k i n g
from t h e b r i d g e a t t h e n o r t h
end of t h e p a r k . Showtrig how
f a r t h e dam from t h e swimming
a r e a backs up. 7

N. J o n e s

Lower P e s c a d e r o Creek. l~lonument Count

Park. The rope d e f i n i n g t h e f i s h i n g
a r e a a.nd t h e . swimming a r e a .
7 W. Jones

Lower P e s c a d e r o Creek. Planument

County Park. A c l o s e loc)k a t
t h e " s l a b a r e a " a f t e r s i l. t i n g .
Notica t h e s h a l l o w w a t e r .
W, Jane! S
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EXIIIEST CW dlBSlTRV@~ Bersoaarl ob+entrrt.Lozsmade by Bracket$:
at 90% 1800 by f net.
Ikrrgo
l..mmm?-
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IV&ATX~1Cr) OTL3IPB W X W R S P ~ B C & Q ~Creek
Q is m fqwrtant drainage
mmtain&ngfavorable conditiePI for spaamtag a d rear%- ci s t e e l h d
end rtlver 8al.sm. It iras good mmxver flsrsQl d %dealterraper~mas.
Wintar f lmm appear t o be abaut 24" greater in depth thm the present
a w florte*
G m W BSCEa3IP"rm
.(dad d r a i q a bwiu.
- -!bpgrapky tr eharacterhd by a rteep-
conrrfrts of rdwcd 6UZ, douglm f i r IbZ,
alder la, Bay $%, live & la a d atherr xistor treear arsaf shrubs,
Wt is 1- d iQarlr. bnwn wibh detritu0 araterbl, r d & ranatone
wmal.
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Appmxhate aire: 9 sq. stiles. Type of
lor %'I rpbgpd canyoa. Ilf n c t h t of Ms-
Type off rtrmmic%svqgkttstim: Tree$ -
&asge: ESerEltmst, Tlpe ef Chamel: Bawl-ahaptd and/or f w - ~ h a g e d .
riwkmd, alder, w513wn', live
~ a k ,bay, W I a a fir. Srzmibs: a1de.x bemy. Other p2anm: fieme taPZc
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n e t t = , t h i s t l a , uttdls, rietdr wma.
Altftude At Psztola S t a t e Parrk 360 feat; st upper fisheries value
1873 f atat.
Gtrdiat F r m Portals State PSrk to upper ftrrheties vduc 129 feet

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Jf&$&
per raife.
b e m e 5 f t , ; range I12 f t , t o B ft,

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D q & = Ao-e
d rrO: S t a t - .
7 inchew; rarrgc 3 inches to 10 in&arr.
#l t o 2.8 cf s est l ? h t e r f bows hare beta rqmstcd by local

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p q l r te be 6 ft. cia*.
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BspSd is headwaters, W t uE creek r b .

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h r a g l e far fiaheflaa value bdxocb la, b l d w tZ, nibble 18%, gravel 13%,
wa6 3.4%. m i l t a%,d 13%. arllygaic debrLu 82, Aararge for pools bedrack 7Z,
Wuldetr PZ, nrbble W, Grcnrel 8Z, rand 192, rilt 17%, Pud 182, org.nie debrfrs 132,
r~err i f f i ~ ; h d r ~ e UX, ~t t ~ ~ t l l da~,?t ~ ~ b ~bS ~X ~ n, 2n,
,~ r a \ t ~ l sgad
0-c d;r?brl~4%.
mare 8lre lpawntng areas in the heahraters aad f m l f 2 mile
8bana O i l Cm& t~ the Palrteia S b S e Park (35%). The reat of the creek (fm3 / 4 of
a olilr rkAe the Lwbsr Cob Ira 112 mila & w e Oil Creek) i s sLlted In sncf polluted,
a~ the rp- a r w are very acarce ( S Q .
Peel6 - P o o l s a r e very frequernC throtlghaut the crtsele. Tlrey a t e c e a u d by lw j a ,
b a l d e n , a d c m d out bdrock. Width averwe 4 feat range 2 ft. te 8 flt.
Length average 6 ft. range 2 ft. t o 26 Et. Depth mer-e 8 inches, ~cgogtrr4 behe8 t o
24 ia&ek. Pcwoir are of geed s i t e Ln coepart8un ta a e rtreilsr and ftr Elm. They ar

Salter -
adocFtc;rte for Efrh aa8 inoer&ebrateI f f e. Fre~~ency of p l o 6K4, rtffler 40%.
I.&$ fm, 'bouldenr , cwer2laqfng trees ;imd b w h , and aqustLc plants provide
& rtheltszl k 3 85% of the s t r w ,
* Log j a ~ r#a, at; and the culvert between #4 atad #5 are -=8IClfil~ atcepf

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at e&raaarl;p hi* f lowr.
J'&vemto~ SaDTa entl lumber coqaay Is8 p W , Z3am is rawwed fn Lgte Ihmdber w,
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stsattread e m taAgr&e t o tb hea#natem.
aim m e q a 79 F., rage 62' P. t o 81 B . *wcr ma:
fsa F to
- 0-1600.
&& Food wssr abtdartt for the ffrk that were prermt
Peacdarx, Cree&. Vartwa Xwae Lncloding mayfly, c-rf
fn the let quartar m f the
ly, dPlrrrel fly &tern .ad
ealaeptatcl were pmene. litatare diptcarar end other aquatic inlectr were aL90 glanttfal.
W b c Plag& Batcrcrsro, SlamatntlrP, catCtafh LB razor grass were okrsrrpd
a h g sFda the creek.
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Pfntetl: eandf t % o q A hf gh water mark OZ 2 t eet waa sturervad but f lcipn hnoe begst
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reporrtd by the local peapls t o be iar Wg;h a t 6 feet.
PolIatPon Area Below Ssprta C m s L d e r Co. (1st el@) is herrvily pol%atad (pmbably)
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O m the lumber -any w t e s and fma sand, afPt aubtaa#h.
S ~ r f q Iron d petroleum cptFng;r wewe obeszrved 4 are rsKQvn mr map. Othr .pr%ng

FISH= PEtBS&P3T BBb SUXE3S

XlO per 100 E t . ; -e
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were present and contributed sfl&t ly t o a e 6mmte.r flow.
S L e r l h d andlor rdabw tnxlt. h d m c e
16 per 100 to 23f per ZW fe. S h e . r a q u 1" to 7",
merage
marnge
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zU. EWursf proptqp&Sm
OllfIE2 VFXlXBM&O
Es19RX38G XHT,!SSIE
- mceaar m,
her, meem, bsbcas, tarre-,
Cra& La plmtd fixma PQ~COJ-Q
f r w , cmyfirb aid w&enardreu.
St,p:9 Park to MPsorf.2 Ferk w i t h
casE~JlsbrZeo tegoat 5y &a Dap- of BidB aaci tJ=, FXsh%nginfenstby f s !a%@ in
Ghir
mm. m-m
mt mSy.
a

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mgitq 4xW.i c-L'ls.
WOC~SIBTLITT Creek i$ a c c e ~ % bE l ~m e m S-sa C r w L d e r Go. mad which e a be
entered frvm Skyline &uiJ.c~*au$or ?#gem&oa8 keys a r e avsiIrabl6.
O ' H f G 3 ~a Furtola S C a e P-trk d SanU C a u r&pr Cmqpfftly.
03 @=
El@?lWEfEH33 -A
P 9 8 t d by S S O Q&US
0

% mam& ~ r
~ ~ ~!t&?f8~
gg !rq :ass, i?uh@fCm t d , d wrmta$the
prollutab wstar nutad*
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PAST S l W X R G Creek d r ar&d w i t h catchable emwe by cha D ~ p a r t s m tof Wlh cad
G- ~zr~
C ~ E W mmarx
n o r ~ o saafs
produetian. 3teas1bd
lp
=am - ~ a z l sm
1% j-,
par$;.
$i* ~ t t ~ l d4111rf
rarfdmw Wmt caa ucil%se tha creek f%reg&ag
m lwe
t p ~ l i ~ t iBII
cedt nurrar
axwas, Problem8 irpelada log j u , hfgh culva* d polL\tEiRn. Creek frr ~ a ~ f l i m r
&Q to wed fiw1em liQbtim amma wed by ffrhltfc, Pretreat s m c W Lr ggmd for
suamtr tmut P%8hiqa O&her aemslts me d e t e m h a k l a . P r m m C regtrbastLrrn~9$ppaaar
adequta.
-&E) PIBP3AGtWHSle 0 C r d gharld Be mamge$l for steelhead and r d x l e o P tm:,
FtemWLng ef 1- jats nee- &a t- steelhead c;9p t o thsrgr rgcasaias ~ ~ L - ~ A
fbtar coaditioarr are g m d w e p t Dn the pallafed arw. l % a e area8 should be 1381-1'
p m % dre tW stelslhesd 4txmut: can u t t l h e th-a Pol: ep?kmhg ;snb QuZWF*
iiantet*
SEER% MAP
RZBrEREBCES & MBFS
- - See e t a ~ h e r d ,
'WB0S 3% minure rerim. : ~ z c s n g l e ut.neltede Htndcgo Bill a d
B Q B&u l%S+
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STREAM SURVEY PILE FORM -.,--.-.,-.

N as-,
t CENTRAL DlSTRlCT COP&/
NAME PESCADEW CREEK
..................................................................... 1 s t 1/4 ....................................-... COUNTY San Mateo .......Y..Y-.---
.............Y.Y.Y...Y..Y..

STREAMSECTION............... headwaters
FROM............ .................,.......... P o r t o l a S t a t ~e ParkT
........ TO....-.......--..........-.. H -
1.7 m- i ,

TRIBUTARY P a c i f i c.
TO .....................
Ocean
.......-............ ................--.....-.........-....... w 8s
......... R ....3.W 8 ..- -.-.
..m-dfy---
escadero
........-Not
NAMES
OTHER ...........known.
...............-........... .....-.......--.....---....--- ~ V B SYSTEM
A
d..r..a.-i-n-,a g-e -
ocean,
- . -NW of
flowing

.....P...e...r..s...o...n...a...l.....o...b...s...e...r..v...a..t i o n
SOURCESOF DATA .........................................................

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EXTENT OP OWBRVATION
Includr NuwolSurrr~or,h i * . Lu.
LOCATION on August 7 , 1962 a t 900-1800 by f o o t .
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EXTENT OF OBSERVATION P e r s o n a l o b s e r v a t i o n made by B r a c k e t t and Burge

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&ELATION T O OTHER V A T m
GENERAL DISCRIPTION
LOCATION "
Wrtrrabd
lauwdrru Drdsrrr h d *
RELATION TO OTHER WATERS Pescadero Creek i s an important d r a i n a g e
Alritudr (Ran#*)
Grrdirnt
c o n t a i n i n g f a v o r a b l e c o n d i t i o n s f o r spawning and r e a r i n g of s t e e l h e a d
Width and s i l v e r salmon. It has good summer f l o w s and i d e a l t e m p e r a t u r e s ,
k?'Sh(R.n'*,
V*Iocrty
Winter flows appear t o b e about 24" g r e a t e r i n depth t h a n t h e p r e s e n t '
Bottom
Spawnin8 Arerr
Pool*
Shrli*r
Barr~orr
summer f l o w s ,
GENERAL DESCRIPTION -
Watershed -Topography i s c h a r a c t e r h z e d by a s t e e p -
s i d e d d r a i n a g e b a s i n . V e g e t a t i o n c o n s i s t s of redwood 60%, douglas f i r 10%,
Dtvrr~~osu
Trm rrrwa
FJ a l d e r lo%, Bay 4%, l i v e oak 10% and o t h e r minor t r e e s and s h r u b s ,
Aquatic PIrnrc
Wlntor Gwditlana
S o i l i s l i g h t and d a r k brown wihh d e t r i t u s m a t e r i a l , sand add sandstone
g r avel.
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Pollution
Spr~nsm
?Isties PRFSENT AND succass Immediate Drainage Basin Approximate s i z e : 9 s q , m i l e s , Type of
OTHER VERTEDRATBI
FISHING i N T B N S l n Basin: Steep-sided "V" a n d j a r "U" shaped canyon, D i r e c t i o n of DPs-
OTHKR RECREATIONU US8
charge: Northwest. Type of Channel: Bowl-shaped a n d / o r lens-shaped.
"
bcctsstarLrtu
OWNERSHIP
POSTED OR OPEN
IMPROVCMLNTS
PAST flOCKlNO
Type of s t r e a m s i d e v e g e t a t i o n : Trees
o a k , bay, douglas f i r . Shrubs: a l d e r b e r r y .
redwood, a l d e r , w i l l o w , l i v e
Other p l a n t s : Horse t a i l s ,
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GENERAL ESTIMATE

t
SKETCH MAP
RG~ERENCES AND MAS Altitude
1075 . f e e t .
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R s c o M M a u D e D ~ ~ ~ ~ c ~ mnt ea t t l e s , t h i s t l e , c a t t a i l s , r a z o r g r a s s .
A t P o r t o l a S t a t e P a r k 360 f e e t ; a t upper f i s h e r i e s v a l u e

Gradient
p e r mile.
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From P o r t o l a S t a t e Park t o upper f i s h e r i e s value 130 f e e t

Width
Depth
--- Average 5 f t .;
range 1 / 2 3 , t o 8 f t .
Average 7 i n c h e s ; range 3 i n c h e s t o 10 i n c h e s .
Flow -- .3 a t S t a t i o n #1 t o 2.8 c f s e s t . Winter flows have been r e p o r t e d by l o c a l
p e o p l e t o b e 6 f t . deep.
Velocity
Bottom --
w i d i n headwaters. Rest of c r e e k slow,
Average f o r f i s h e r i e s v a l u e -
bedrock 12%, b o u l d e r %, r u b b l e 18%, g r a v e l 13%,
sand 14%, s i l t 12%, mud 13%, o r g a n i c d e b r i s 8%. Average f o r p o o l s bedrock 7%, -
b o u l d e r s 2%, r u b b l e 13%, Gravel %"/, sand 19%, s i l t 17%, mud 18%, o r g a n i c d e b r i s 13%.
Average f o r r i f f l e s ; bedrock IS%, b o u l d e r lo%, r u b b l e 25%, Gravel 27%, sand 7%,
s i l t 7%, mud 4%, Organic d e b r i s 4%.
Spawning Areas -
There a r e good spawning a r e a s i n t h e headwaters and from 1 / 2 m i l e
above O i l Creek t o t h e P o r t o l a S t a t e P a r k (35%). The r e s t of t h e c r e e k (from 3 / 4 of
a m i l e above t h e Lumber Co. t o 1 / 2 m i l e above O i l Creek) i s s i l t e d i n and p o l l u t e d ,
so t h e spawning a r e a s a r e v e r y s c a r c e (5%).
 PESCADI:Nl CREEK P-2
San Matco County

' P o o l s - P o o l s a r e v e r y f r e q u e n t t h r o u g h o u t tllc r.rcc>k. They a r e caused by l o g j a m s ,

b o u l d e r s , and c a r v e d o u t bedrock. Width a v e r a g c Lk f e c t r a n g e 2 E t . t o 8 f t .
Length a v e r a g e 6 f t . r a n g e 2 f t . t o 24 f t . Depth a v e r a g e 8 i n c h e s , r a n g e 4 i n c h e s t o
*/
24 i n c h e s . P o o l s a r e of good s i z e i n comparison t o t h e s t r e a m and i t s flow. They a r e
a d e q u a t e f o r f i s h and i n v e r t e b r a t e l i f e . Frequency of p o o l s 6 0 % , r i f f 1 e s 1+0%.
Shelter - Log jams, b o u l d e r s , overhanging t r e e s and b r u s h , a n d a q u a t i c p l a n t s p r o v i d e
good s h e l t e r t o 85% of t h e s t r e a m ,
Barriers - Log jams # 3 , 532; and t h e c u l v e r t between #4 and #5 a r e i m p a s s a b l e e x c e p t
a t e x t r a n e l y h i g-h f l o w s .
Diversions -S a n t a C n ~ zlumber company l o g pond, Dam i s removed i n l a t e December s o
s t e e l h e a d can m i g r a t e t o tk h e a g w a t e r s .
Temperatures - 0
a i r : a v e r a g e 79 F., r a n g e 62 I?. t o 81' F. Water Range 55' F t o
68" F. a t 1000-1600.
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Food Food w a s abundant f o r t h e f i s h t h a t w e r e p r e s e n t i n t h e 1st q u a r t e r of t h e
P e s c a d e r o Creek, V a r i o u s l a r v a e i n c l u d i n g m a y f l y , c a d d i s f l y , damsel f l y d i p t e r a and
c o l e o p t e r a were p r e s e n t . Mature d i p t e r a and o t h e r a q u a t i c i n s e c t s w e r e a l s o p l e n t i f u l .
Aquatic P l a n t s -
W a t e r c r e s s , h o r s e t a i l s , c a t t a i l s and r a z o r g r a s s were o b s e r v e d
growing a l o n g s i d e t h e c r e e k .
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A h i g h water mark of 2 f e e t was o b s e r v e d b u t f lows have b e e n
Winter Conditions
r e p o r t e d by t h e l o c a l p e o p l e t o b e as h i g h as 6 f e e t .
Pollution - Area below S a n t a Cruz Lumber Co, ( 1 s t m i l e ) i s h e a v i l y p o l l u t e d (probably)
.
from t h e lumber company w a s t e s and from s a n d , s i l t and mdd.
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S p r i n ~ s I r o n and p e t r o l e u m s p r i n g s were o b s e r v e d and a r e shown on map, O t h e r s p r i n g s
w e r e p r e s e n t and c o n t r i b u t e d s l i g h t l y t o t h e summer f l o w ,
FISHES PRESENT AND SUCCESS - S t e e l head a n d / o r rainbow t r o u t . Abundance
110 p e r 100 f t . ; r a n g e 1 0 p e r 100 t o 275 p e r 100 E t .
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S i z e r a n g e 1" t o 7",
average
average
2", N a t u r a l p r o p a g a t i o n and s u c c e s s good.
OTHER VEIYTEBRATES -
Deer, r a c o o n , b o b c a t , w a t e r d o g s , f r o g s , c r a y f i s h and watersnalces,
FISWmG INTENSITY -
Creek i s p l a n t e d from P o r t o l a S t a t e P a r k t o Memorial P a r k w i t h
c a t c h a b l e s t r o u t by t h c Department of F i s h and Game. F i s h i n g i n t e n s i t y i s h i g h i n
t h i s a r e a only.
OTHER RFXREATIONAL USE -Hunting and camping.
ACCESSIBILITY -
C r e e k i s a c c e s s i b l e from t h e S a n t a Cruz Lumber Co, r o a d which can b e
e n t e r e d from ~ l c ~ l i nBoulevard e o r Wierr b a d when k e y s a r e a v a i l a b l e .
OWNERSHIP - P o r t o l a S t a t e P a r k and S a n t a Cruz Lumber Company,
POSTED O R OPEN
IMPROVEMETJTS
p o l l u t e d water noted.
-- P o s t e d b y S a n t a Cruz Lumber Company.
Recommend removing l o g jams, f i x i - g c u l v e r t n o t e d , and improving t h e

PAST STOCKING -Creek i s s t o c k e d w i t h c a t c h a b l e t r o u t by t h e Department o f Fish and

Game from P o r t o l a S t a t e P a r k t o Memorial P a r k ,
GENERAL ESTIMATE -
B a r r i e r s and l o g jams, h i g h c u l v e r t and p o l l u t i o n a l l l i m i t
p r o d u c t i o n . S t e e l h e a d and rainbow t r o u t can u t i l i z e t h e c r e e k f o r spawning and n u r s e r y
a r e a s . Problems i n c I ude l o g jams, h i g h c u l v e r t and p o l l u t i o n . Creek i s u n d e r - u t i l i z e d
'due t o n o t e d f a c t o r s l i m i t i n g a r e a s used by f i s h l i f e . P r e s e n t s t o c k i n g i s good f o r
summer t r o u t f i s h i n g . O t h e r r e s u l t s a r e u n d e t e r m i n a b l e , P r e s e n t r e g u l a t i o n s a p p e a r
adequate.
RECOMMENDED MANAGENENT -Creek s h o u l d b e managed f o r s t e e l h e a d and rainbow t r o u t .
Removing of l o g jams n e c e s s a r y 80 t h a t s t e e l h e a d c a n m i g r a t e t o t h e i r spawning g r o u n d s ,
Water c o n d i t i o n s a r e good e x c e p t i n t h e p o l l u t e d a r e a s . T h e s e a r e a s s h o u l d b e im-
p r o v e d s o t h a t s t e e l h e a d and t r o u t can u t i l i z e t h e s e a r e a s f o r spawning and n u r s e r y
areas.
SICFTCH MAP - See attached.
REFERENCES & MAPS -
USGS 7% m i n u t e s e r i e s . Q u a d r a n g l e s i n c l u d e Mindego H i l l and
Big B a s i n 1955.

Rurge & B r a c k e t t / c d
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PacfPic Ocean SS st? 4

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~~ OF OBSlBW1STfW ?amem&l ab1wvafim 4 s om %wtby Richard
Bu-e and O 1 a m BxacWt on tiby 19 Otad 16th.
ltEUXXa n, OTirlhar R a m Xqpo*m d~rabug*hspirn~f p a d q lwred
aurraxy arm far rtren&slsrd rw8/ua t & b w tmt
QBgggsX, I?=-*
caqwa fa gr6rcqbftuW *w* V*#kiaMea - rsrhreudt, jlldeet
eauqwad BaSnly d! r
r
d geb &&It

m a2#8 oQ+ 8eX rrEI (ftarcff r a t w e # i 9 P ~

etotiastect 2a

fdby rtaa&aaQ d
of! ths gmlm1 %a8 t h d with Iplbdums
t lipmdq$* Buealws sf Pi-* wad
F~z*, satt -e 2 ~ I-,
'
* alr#aaign 4-

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rauted ta iwM dew!

sP the cfaalfi,

W t obrar~adbag appear t o br mbjact t o @raw fluetw&fow,

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fC Pmcudero Creek San I&tw
7 L

Partial Hwth W e s t boundary of 10-.9 m

Hanoti.1 Park
8U SU
None Oeocaderp C r e e k
Patoonat obronratfoq a d lorn1 teoidanto.

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J%T!?Zatr OnSEWATTCrN OR A u w t 8, 1963, Glenn Brackott walked o u t th
eectlon.
pV..l\TV:f TO OTlFrl P.?Tm 0 Tt~ibl section of otreaa fa separately

insortant for its r o c r a t i o n a l and cyriicultural u e a . It %s a l s o

Gortonf aa an avenue f o r a ~ d - 0 f i s h migrattoxi 8nd as a
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nuroery area for uaL~onoid3~
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C I - Y ! ? ~DTaCST:'%I-.-I
~ -
t?fitars?r& The toponraphy s t e q in upper
3 w i l a a-td brood valley ovor raining area, v c ~ e t a t i o n ,dwiduow
wck~oodi n upper 3 n i l a and rirtl~elondand ugticultural i n lower.
S o i l , decoqoscd oandotono.
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fr?-.tIpta D r d r -39 r7ciin Approxhtely 18 square milea conpoaa
the drai.t;;lse tczr;ia. A 'P" ulrqed canyon fn th0 upper d r a i - q e
with a transition into a broad open valley below and a broad
alltvial plain in t h o t i d e %;atcr arca3. S t r a n d i a c l r a ~ e st o
t!lo w e s t . 3710 clrannol 11as a dczitrfta momdcring c11aractct.
W , ~ w ddeciduouo vc~ctatioslio tho charactoris t ic streap-side
typo i n tlrc uppcr 3 milcs. Willou3 and o t l ~ o rehrubs along with
vines and hardy weeds form a dm30 border along sma patte b f the
upper valley, 3 milerr. The broad valley area i c r m a t l y open,

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c m o n wit11 trceo shrubs.

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JIradicnt
ALtS.t.tt-lq
14 Ecct par nilo
From sea lava1 t o 160 feet.
slight.

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N i d t l ~ Aversze for section IS', pools 24', riffles D a m
g~?th Avcrwo 8". pools lo", r i f f l a 6".
A netor ncaauraneat of flow approximately .75 ails above the USGS gouge
resulted fn flow of .6.2 c.f .o. TIli8 ycaraa str- flow was noted us higlasr than
avcrao.
Vclc.zi t v - w i d t o s l u a i e h . The long pool8 are characteritod by aluggiah v c l o c t t l e a
w!~ilothe riff l a arcas l~avorapid valocitics.
p ~ t t q* Avera,n,e,bodmck 5 2 , bouldar 102, rubbl6 152, gravel 252, aand 27%, aard 122,
silt 82, orsanfc dcbris 3%; Pools, bodrock 82, bouldaro 1% rubble E X , aravol U)%,
oand 237.. nud 122, s i l t 82, organic dal>rirt 4%; IUf f la, bedrock 42, boulders

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rubble 10Xe gravel 232, onnd 25%, mud 62, silt 42, organic dc5ris 32,
Srn:~.l!nn. A r ~ m A l l potcntial apswning orcatx wore noaoutcd For aiza, mount and type
oE gravz1 avoflabla anit per ccnt of u t i l i ~ a b 1 0arcs. It was found By t I d 3 rnctl~odthat
t h e uppcr sactions of stremi aurvclycd providcd t I ~ ab e s t conditions for u p m i t r ~ . Thir
ocction of s t r m ncaaured 2.2 milea i n l e i ~ ~ and t h w 3 3 located f nrn Loaa Obr b r i d ~ o
(1 d l c z b e l w Loma h k t ) upstream to v a t boundary of Ibsorial County ParIc. A t o t a l
-f 2255 f e e t of thfm 2.2 milas (192) i o r i f f l e area. A p p r o x h t c l y 222 of thi.8 rlff l a
,rm, 37,450 square f e e t , can ba utflizcd auccasf ully. Riff la cntara&cd 16 fact i n
vidtlr and roagud 10 t o 30 foot. Tho romoidng 8.7 miles of @tramourveyd ls
 considorad poor s p m i w area, M e m y dcpongta of sand are found thr~ug!lout. The
stream has bory lfttla riff la area, GXB curd within theoe rfffla the uravef m o t m t d
to 209C of t,he bottom a t e r ia l e Moot of: phi@p;ruvel i a mall (pea $tee) to medim
( a )in f a . Rubble m t m t c d to 10% of the bottom ~ 2 t e f i 8 l . Sand wm tho w3t
abundant bottom r c t c r i a l , 30X. I t wao cnthaatcd that Eioh could utilize Q% of tho
riffle area available, 13,495 oqunre foot. Local people (Pescadero residents sad
Earns) reported sceirq adult ateelllead u t i l i z i w tho strotnr area around the town of
-?oolq -
Pc3cadcro for ~prrwnl~c thfs 1 3 3 t y ~ 3 ~ .
Averwe s i z e 't20a x 24' x 10", rarged 30' x 10' x 6" t o 300' x 40' x 10".
Choractoriscd as Ion3 wit11 ~ 1 s g ~ vi o~l oh~ i t i a 8 . Sand b o t t w , on sand, o i l t or mud
deposited on.bedrock. SI~ortcratwa, very l o n ~tolow. Frequency, 802 above, 88%
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below. Tido vrrtcr constitutcs an a r m o f continual ctlcmp;e, 2 m i l a long.
a1e1tcq Good throuf,;lout. Bouldurs c u t t aquatic , ~ ~ ~ v e~~ o t a t i o n , logs and d d d e .
GooJ Eorcst canopy i n u n c r 3 rail- of o t r w u!rila tlro remining 7.9 udlw are under
Barriers None noted.--
a CoamnQLnopy cover OE Vltlowa, ~ 0 1 1and maple.

D~vcrnfans Eater dfverted 810% gooti portLon of stream area. Approximately 35 to

50 diversion sites a l o q 8 n5lw of a t t m . In tho larar area (Pescadero Valley),
watcr divcrtcd f o r 1 a q e c m o r c i 3 3 . a~riculturalacreage whtle majority of dfvercrform
use -11 mount f o r donwtic and 1inti.td rgriculturol uoca* Soma crops that require
' a a c mounts of strcm water are artfclrokee, lcttuce, a d ~striTVL~rri-a.S a m of the

Te--eratttrc3 -
,alley i e i n ransolond. A l l diversions oboervcd use sprinklar type twl~niquos.
Average for stations, GO'P, ranee E m 5 9 to 63O~. Weather conditioao,

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sli$~t rain, w a r c a s t . Air tanporatursa, 560 t o 66% for day.
Es llay f lia, caddis flies and diptcra larvae mast abundant througirout. Stone
. f l i e s m d other aquatic insects O ~ S C W C i.e., ~ ~ bcctlcc~,wator atriders, etc. NO
mtaoutcncz~tof quantity wm mado but frm obearvation i t would bemid tlurf moderate

k3&P&3?. -
production Lo d1aractczf3rfc for root of the ctrc3zl.
A dame caverim oE &iro,z~r%(zreoa Eilumcntoua algae) was found 5n

V l i i t ~ r :Cn72Ctiowx
r.,c U.S .G.S. rccorila w:~icI~
rr(
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'riiil a arc33 t ; i r o \ ~ ~ ; ~ o uSt .O ~ Qbrown a l ~ a onoted.
Tim lower section OE o t r e n appears t o go dry duriug dry year80
data back to 1351 h w e racordcd no f lmle duriry: tho croath~
of August a*& Sqtcntcr of 1359. S m c r dnintm (weraze) E l w s ( d u r i n ~A u w 8 t a
Scptaaor, October) ware niven as 2 c.f .e. Winter conditiono vary, The 45.9 square
d l c s vatcro1lc.d h s s 1103winter m r r x h flows oE 9,420 c.f ,so in 1955 v!~Llo tho marage
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uitltcr r4::hm 13 l,2GO c . ~ . Q .
2 - & l t z S i l t a t i o n v u tilo only notieable poll&ion pmblen. Great quuntitiea of
>!\t< -.s -
r;a.~dm t i silt are very pmdnent i n moat of the strean surveyed.
C m a a , -11, originate from ground watcr sources and arb coiccntrated FO
vppcr ~ e c t i o n aof t h o stram. rile etrc;mr'a arms within the broad valley are

- SB - BT ware observed tl.rrou~hout. Abundatrca mcra~od

t1.c

izzs of active s p r i t ~ ,
1,t:::i.r.~ a
- 7
.
Ek-L - ..
175/id~
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.:, . -
t
f>.,C
+

Ccct
.,*-..
. Xn the upper: 4 m i l of~ stroan the average greater, 360/1G0 feet
, r A:TD ?iCCC:S
was a
oad 1 ~ 3 sin t l r e lower 6.9 m i t t s , 100/100 feet. Ttte meraga size wao e o t b t c d at 3"
with a ra-a of 2 t o 12" in e i z e oboervd. Natural propnr,ation and aucceso appear
~ o o dtt~t-ougl~mt.Otllet fioh observed included eticklubacks, asrlmatsd at 3Wli00
feet; and d a d adult chacl.
 STSEAM SUWE~P'CONT'O
PBCADEm) CREEZ
S m Ehtoo County

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J i-.
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OTiCJ-ft-h"iJ??s>,TE P z 0 ~ 3 ,ki&f ishsr ,hemn egrot a dear, bobcat, quail, and cattle,
t!todcratcr to h a m . Ma Qta m i l a b l e but f r o ~ olocal residents it
appears t:i< upper 4 d l - nra utilizod wtq Eraqumtly than t h e lover stretches. Two
.O%r:% ;:-2!TXC;!4L -
f io:remc.n q r r o co:atoctod, f h h i n g for 4 hours without 8ny luck.
- ?Zi-:i Fishing, hu;~Ciq~, ewtm;rfw,hL'Kins a d picnicking.
AC.3iii:5X2X
co:tcerilcd.
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Ot0?r:!3.T2
---.L
- -- Tlae Pcscadoro Cowty ibad g i v full

lfostly private, some pul~llcareas.

m',-l:.1"-'cJ Allcym.
~ accese to tho entiro eection
P

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*r

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PAST s':';tc.:T'Ct -
&:istins orrum conditfono are w i t l ~ o u tneed for hprovcmmt.
Stodd- h a been limited t o tho arcoe crrouad tho parb dud= the
past yc.3:~
GETEy4X ZTI?i'\TQ
1.
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St r c a f l o w and veLocLty adcqunte t o support production of salPomi&. .?&lo .
surnnar1sminin\ao flow Ls much higher than ave'taa.
2. Bottom mteriala provide poor conditions for eparmi-. Sand and silt are daminrrnt
throu~hout, gravel is o m 1 1 fn efzc.
3, Spawnin= areas are limit& t o upper 5 mfla of stram. O f the 10.9 tail- of
strccm surveyed, 2.2 nilcs (fnm l I ~ r i a I'ark 1 to 1 mila below Lcxna B&r) were
Emnd t o contaLn adcqnata condit gono. &winter, i t appear6 poosible that etecl-
head could utilize ~!13lotrar otreilm. vit;I~lnthfa section of lower rtreean, very
l f t t l e ctrcaiii arcs i r ; r t f f for-. ~
4. Pool8 and sbcltor arc ~ : c a l l c i l t .
6 . SU -
3. Food is vcry abutzttaut w!xors alsao bloom are Eatand,
Kt prrpogatioa and ouccc~sare ~ o o d ,eLwtdanco 175/1W deot average. Good
nursery arm.
7. T q c z o t u r e o ware vary good, woraga 6 0 ~ .

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8. P i ~ : i l n l ;i n t e n s i t y t a moderate t o I~eavy,crcc&sibflity good.
RXC:Zf;t!,T3 -
t o r 13- SH and other sataoaoids
1:4?!T"7:'!':;'f
1
2.
MLlr23gcd
It nppwra t h a t tha scrctm %a up t o mximrrm utilization - no d p u l a t i o n recow
nwxlcd.
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EXTENT OP OBSERVATION
Include Nanuof Surrcpr. Datr, Eu.
ETTENT OF OBSERVATION - On August 8 , 1963, Glenn B r a c k e t t walked o u t t h e
section.
LOCATION
RELATION T O OTHER WATERS
GeNERAL DESCRIPTION
&RELATIONTO OTXER WATERS - T h i s s e c t i o n of s t r e a m i s s e p a r a t e l y
Vatershrd i m p o r t a n t f o r i t s r e c r e a t i o n a l and a g r i c u l t u r a l u s e s . It i s a l s o
lrnmediato Drains/# Bad.
Altitudr (Ran@) i m p o r t a n t a s an avenue f o r anadromous f i s h m i g r a t i o n and a s a
Gradient
n u r s e r y a r e a f o r salmonoids.
Widtb
Depth
blow (Rang*)
Velocity
Bottom
GENERAL DESCRIPTION - -
Watershed The topography s t e e p i n upper
3 m i l e s and broad v a l l e y over remaining a r e a , v e g e t a t i o n , deciduous
Spawninn Areal
Pools
Shelter
Redwood i n upper 3 m i l e s and r a n g e l a n d and a g r i c u l t u r a l i n lower.
Barrieta S o i l , decomposed s a n d s t o n e .
D~vers~ons
Tcmpcrarurea
Fwd
I n m e d i a t e Drainage Basin - Approximately 18 s q u a r e m i l e s compose
Aquatic Planta
Wlntcr Conditioru
t h e d r a i n a g e b a s i n . A "V" shaped canyon i n t h e upper d r a i n a g e
Pollution
Springs
w i t h a t r a n s i t i o n i n t o a broad open v a l l e y below and a broad
FISHES PRESENT A N D SUCCESS a l l u v i a l p l a i n i n t h e t i d e w a t e r a r e a s . Stream d i s c h a r g e s t o
CITtIER VERTEBRATES
l i l N G INTENSITY
tIER RECREATIONAL USE
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t h e west T'ne channel has a d e f i n i t e meandering c h a r a c t e r .
..QCESSIBILITY Redwood deciduous v e g e t a t i o n i s t h e c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s t r e a m - s i d e
OVVNERSHIP
POSTED OR OPEN t y p e i n t h e upper 3 m i l e s . Willows and o t h e r s h r u b s a l o n g w i t h
IMPROVEMENTS
PAST STOCKING v i n e s and hardy weeds form a d e n s e b o r d e r a l o n g some p a r t s of t h e
GENERAL ESTIMATE
RECOMMENDED MANAGEMENT u p p e r v a l l e y , 3 m i l e s . The broad v a l l e y a r e a i s m o s t l y open,
SKETCH MAP
REFERENCES A N D MAPS common w i t h t r e e s and s h r u b s .
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Altitude - From s e a l e v e l t o 160 f e e t .

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Gradient 14 f e e t p e r m i l e- slight.
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Width
Depth
Average f o r s e c t i o n 1 8 ' , p o o l s 2 4 ' , r i f f l e s 13 '.
Average 8", p o o l s lo", r i f f l e s 6".
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Flow A m e t e r measurement of flow approximately .75 m i l e above t h e USGS gauge
r e s u l t e d i n a flow of 6.2 c .f .s . T h i s y e a r ' s s t r e a m f l o w was n o t e d a s h i g h e r t h a n
average.
Velocity - Rapid t o s l u g g i s h . The long p o o l s a r e c h a r a c t e r i z e d by s l u g g i s h v e l o c i t i e s
ri'nile t h e r i f f l e a r e a s h a v e r a p i d v e l o c i t i e s .
Bottom - Average,bedrock 5%, b o u l d e r lo%, r u b b l e 15%, g r a v e l 25%, sand 27%, mud 12%,
s i l t 8%, o r g a n i c d e b r i s 3%; P o o l s , bedrock 8%, b o u l d e r s lo%, r u b b l e 122, g r a v e l la%,
sand 28%, mud 12%, s i l t 8%, o r g a n i c d e b r i s 4%; R i f f l e s , bedrock 4%, b o u l d e r s 12%,
r u b b l e 18%, g r a v e l 28%, sand 25%, mud 6%, s i l t 4%, o r g a n i c d e b r i s 3%.
Spawning Areas -
A l l p o t e n t i a l spawning a r e a s were measured f o r s i z e , amount and t y p e
of g r a v e l a v a i l a b l e and p e r c e n t of u t i l i z a b l e a r e a . It w a s found by t h i s method t h a t
t h e u p p e r s e c t i o n s of s t r e a m surveyed provided t h e b e s t c o n d i t i o n s f o r spawning. T h i s
s e c t i o n o f s t r e a m measured 2.2 m i l e s i n l e n g t h and was l o c a t e d from Loma Mar b r i d g e
( 1 m i l e below Loma Mar) upstream t o west boundary of Memorial County P a r k . A t o t a l
of 2255 f e e t of t h i s 2.2 m i l e s (19%) i s r i f f l e a r e a . Approximately 22% of t h i s r i f f l e
a r e a , 37,450 s q u a r e f e e t , can b e u t i l i z e d s u c c e s s f u l l y . R i f f l e s averaged 16 f e e t i n
s i d t h and ranged 10 t o 30 f e e t . The remaining 8 . 7 m i l e s of s t r e a m s u m e y e d i s
 PESCADEXO CRXEK
S a n Mate0 County

c o n s i d e r e d poor spavning a r e a . Heavy d e p o s i t s of sand a r e found t h r o u g h o u t . The

s t r e a m h a s v e r y l i t t l e r i f f l e a r e a , 6%, and w i t h i n t h e s e r i f f l e s t h e g r a v e l amounted
t o 20% of t h e bottom m a t e r i a l . Most of t h i s g r a v e l i s s m a l l (pea s i z e ) t o medium
(marbk) i n s i z e . h b b l e amounted t o 10% of t h e bottom m a t e r i a l . Sand was t h e most
abundant bottom m a t e r i a l , 30%. It was e s t i m a t e d t h a t f i s h c o u l d u t i l i z e 3% of t h e
r i f f l e a r e a a v a i l a b l e , 13,495 s q u a r e f e e t . Local p e o p l e (Pescadero r e s i d e n t s and
farms) r e p o r t e d s e e i n g a d u l t s t e e l h e a d u t i l i z i n g t h e s t r e a m a r e a around t h e town of
P e s c a d e r o f o r spawning t h i s l a s t y e a r .
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Pools Average s i z e 1 2 0 ' s 2 4 ' x lo", ranged 3 0 ' x 1 3 ' x 6" t o 300' s 4 0 ' :: 10".
C h a r a c t e r i z e d a s long w i t h s l u g g i s h v e l o c i t i e s . Sand b o t t o m s , on s a n d , s i l t o r mud
d e p o s i t e d on bedrock. S h o r t e r above, v e r y long below. Frequency, 80% above, 88%
below. T i d e w a t e r c o n s t i t u t e s a n a r e a of c o n t i n u a l change, 2 m i l e s long.
Shelter - Good t h r o u g h o u t . B o u l d e r s , cutbanks , a q u a t i c v e g e t a t i o n , l o g s and d e b r i s .
Good f o r e s t canopy i n upper 3 m i l e s of s t r e a m w h i l e t h e remaining 7.9 m i l e s a r e under
a common olnopy cover of w i l l o w s , ash and maple.
Barriers - None noted.
Diversions -
Water d i v e r t e d a l o n g good p o r t i o n of s t r e a m a r e a . Approximately 35 t o
50 d i v e r s i o n s i t e s a l o n g 8 m i l e s of s t r e a m . I n t h e lower a r e a (Fescadero V a l l e y ) ,
w a t e r d i v e r t e d f o r l a r g e c o m e r c i a l a g r i c u l t u r a l a c r e a g e w h i l e m a j o r i t y of d i v e r s i o n s
u s e s m a l l amount f o r domestic and l i m i t e d a g r i c u l t u r a l u s e s . Some crops t h a t r e q u i r e
l a r g e amounts of s t r e a m w a t e r a r e a r t i c h o k e s , l e t t u c e , and s t r a w b e r r i e s . Some of t h e
v a l l e y i s i n rangeland. A l l d i v e r s i o n s observed u s e s p r i n k l e r t y p e t e c h n i q u e s .
Temperatures -
Average f o r s t a t i o n s , 60F, range from 5 9 t o 6 3 ' ~ . Weather c o n d i t i o n s ,
s l i g h t r a i n , o v e r c a s t . A i r t e m p e r a t u r e s , 56O t o 6 6 ' ~ f o r day.
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Food May f l i e s , c a d d i s f l i e s and d i p t e r a l a r v a e most abundant t h r o u g h o u t . S t o n e
f l i e s and o t h e r a q u a t i c i n s e c t s o b s e r v e d , i . e . , b e e t l e s , w a t e r s t r i d e r s , e t c . No
measurement of q u a n t i t y was made b u t from o b s e r v a t i o n i t would b e said t3at moderate
p r o d u c t i o n i s c h a r a c t e r i s t i c f o r most of t h e stream.
Aquatic P l a n t s -
A d e n s e c o v e r i n g of S p i r o g y r a (green f i l a m e n t o u s a l g a e ) was found i n
r i f f l e a r e a s t3roug:1out. Some brown a l g a e noted.
Winter Conditions - The lower s e c t i o n of s t r e a m a p p e a r s t o go d r - d u r i n g d r y y e a r s .
.
The U. S .G .S r e c o r d s which d a t e back t o 195 1 have r e c o r d e d no f l o t ~ sd u r i n g t h e months
of August and September of 1959. Summer minimum (average) flows (during August,
September, October) were g i v e n a s 2 c . f . s . Winter c o n d i t i o n s v a r y . The 45.9 s q u a r e
.
m i l e s watershed has had w i n t e r maximum flows of 9 ,&20 c .f .s i n 1955 w h i l e t h e average
w i n t e r maximum i s 1,200 c . f . s .
Pollution - S i l t a t i o n was t h e o n l y n o t i c e a b l e p o l l u t i o n p r o 3 lem. G r e a t q u a n t i t i e s of
sand and s i l t a r e v e r y prominent i n most of t h e s t r e a m s u r v e y e d .
Springs - Common, s m a l l , o r i g i n a t e from ground w a t e r s o u r c e s and a r e c o n c e n t r a t e d i n
t h e upper s e c t i o n s of t h e s t r e a m . The s t r e a m ' s a r e a s w i t h i n t h e broad v a l l e y a r e
l a c k i n g s i g n s of a c t i v e s p r i n g s .
FISHES PRESJSIT M?D SUCCESS - -
SH RT were observed t h r o u g h o u t . Abundance averaged
175/100 f e e t .
I n t h e upper 4 m i l e s of s t r e a m tile a v e r a g e was g r e a t e r , 300/100 f e e t ,
and l e s s i n t h e lower 6.9 m i l e s , 100/100 f e e t . The a v e r a g e s i z e was e s t i m a t e d a t 3"
w i t h a r a n g e of 2 t o 12'' i n s i z e observed. N a t u r a l p r o p a g a t i o n and s u c c e s s a p p e a r
good t h r o u g h o u t . O t h e r f i s h observed included s t i c k l e b a c k s , e s t i m a t e d a t 300/100
f e e t and a dead a d u l t s h a d .
 STREAP1 SUWZY CONT'D
PXSCADS,W CPJEK
San Hate0 County

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OTHER VELITEBLWTES F r o g s , IcingEisher, : ~ e r o n , e g r e t , d e e r , b o b c a t , q u a i l , and c a t t l e .
FISHING INTENSITY - Moderate t o heavy. No d a t a a v a i l a b l e b u t from l o c a l r e s i d e n t s i t
appears t h e upper 4 m i l e s a r e u t i l i z e d more f r e q u e n t l y t h a n t h e lower s t r e t c h e s . Txo
fishermen were c o n t a c t e d , E i s h i n g f o r 4 hours ~ ~ i t h o uany t luc!:.
OTHER REXREATIONAL USES -F i s h i n g , h u n t i n g , swimming, h i k i n g and p i c n i c k i n g .
ACCESSIBILITY - The Pescadero County B a d g i v e s f u l l a c c e s s t o t h e e n t i r e s e c t i o n
concerned.
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OimEIIS7HIP Mostly p r i v a t e , some p u b l i c a r e a s .
POSTZD OROPEN
. IMPROVEMJ%TS -
- Allqen.
E x i s t i n g s t r e a m c o n d i t i o n s a r e without need f o r improvement.
PAST STOCKING - S t o c k i n g h a s been l i m i t e d t o t h e a r e a s around tile p a r k s d u r i n g t h e
past years .
GEXEBAL ESTIMATE -
1. Stream f l o w and v e l o c i t y a d e q u a t e t o s u p p o r t p r o d u c t i o n of salmonoids. T h i s
summer's minimum flow i s much h i g h e r t h a n a v e r a g e .
2. Bottom m a t e r i a l s p r o v i d e p o o r c o n d i t i o n s f o r spawning. Sand and s i l t are dominant
t h r o u g h o u t , g r a v e l i s small i n s i z e .
3. Spawning a r e a s a r e l i m i t e d t o upper 5 m i l e s of s t r e a m . Of t h e 10.9 m i l e s of
s t r e a m s u r v e y e d , 2.2 m i l e s (from Memorial P a r k t o 1 m i l e below Lorna Mar) were
found t o c o n t a i n a d e q u a t e c o n d i t i o n s . However, i t a p p e a r s p o s s i b l e t h a t s t e e l -
head c o u l d u t i l i z e t h e lower s t r e a m . Within t h i s s e c t i o n of lower s t r e a m , v e r y
l i t t l e s t r e a m area i s r i f f l e a r e a .
4 . P o o l s and s h e l t e r a r e e::cellent .
5 . Food i s v e r y abundant where a l g a e Sloorns a r e found.
6 . SH - MI p r o p a g a t i o n and s u c c e s s a r e good, abundance 175/100 f e e t a v e r a g e . Good
nursery area .
7. Temperatures were v e r y good, average G O O F .
8 . F i s h i n g i n t e n s i t y i s moderate t o heavy, accessibility good.
RECOMMENDED MANAGEMENT
1. Managed f o r M1 -
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SH and o t h e r salmonoids.
2 . I t a p p e a r s t h a t t h e s t r e a m i s up t o maximum u t i l i z a t i o n - no m a n i p u l a t i o n recorn-
mended.
3 . bfinimum w a t e r r e q u i r e m e n t s - .
3 c .f .s throughout.

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RELATION TO OTHER WATERS
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LOCATION
EXTENT OF OBSERVATION -
Chuck C u l l e y s p e n t 8 h o u r s , on August 24,
ABLATION TO OTHER WATERS s u r v e y i n g t h i s c r e e k by c a r and on f o o t . Also, C . Culley and B . Fox
CENBLAL DefCRIPTlON surveyed headwaters on 8-26,27,30-1965.
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Gradient
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Pools 1. Has a l a r g e d r a i n a g e and flows year-round. 2 . I s a n important
th.lcu spawning and n u r s e r y a r e a f o r s t e e l h e a d t r o u t .
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Watershed and Immediate Drainage Basin -
The headwaters l i e i n s t e e p -
Pullutloa s i d e d , narrow canyons i n a t y p i c a l Redwood f o r e s t .
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The middle p o r t i o n of t h e c r e e k i s u s u a l l y i n narrow v a l l e y s . Three-
OTHER RECREATIONAL USI f o u r t h s of t h e v e g e t a t i o n i s composed of a Redwood f o r e s t . The
ACCUSSIBILI~Y
OWNERSHIP
POSTED OR OPEN remaining & i s under c u l t i v a t i o n .
IMPROVEM@NTS
PAST STOCKING
GENERAL ESTIMATE Near t h e mouth i t i s a v e r y wide and marshy a r e a .
RECOMMENDED MANAGELIENT
SKETCH MAP
REPERENCLS AND MAPS
b 4 The v e g e t a t i o n along t h e e n t i r e l e n g t h of t h e stream, (above the f i r s t
1 . 5 m i l e mark), i s considered abundant.

Altitude -
Headwaters--1760 f e e t . Mouth--sea l e v e l .
Gradient - .
Moderate ( i .e s u c c e s s i o n of r i f f l e s and pools .)
Width -
P r e s e n t l y - - p o o l s 10'-12' wide, r i f f l e s 8 ' - 1 5 ' v i d e .
Depth -
Presently--pools-4" t o 4%' . Average--1 f o o t . R i f f les--2"tolO". Average--4 i n c h e s .
Flow-- Summer Minimum--0.0 c f s . (September 16, 20, 21, 1962) Winter Maxim~m--736 c f s .
(February 15, 1962 .)

P r e s e n t Flow - measured below t h e maintenance shop of P o r t o l a S t a t e P a r k . 3.08 cubic f e e t

Per second. q/;&*+:!/$b~
Velocity -
Rapid ( i - e . more t h a n % f t l s e c . )
Bottom -
Average--Fine G r a v e l , Coarse Gravel and Fine Rubble
P e r c e n t a g e s : Hardpan -
1 p e r c e n t ; Sand -
8 p e r c e n t ; Fine Gravel -
20 p e r c e n t ; Coarse
Gravel -
40 p e r c e n t ; Fine Rubble -
21 p e r cent; Coarse Rubble 10 p e r c e n t . -
Spawning Areas -
The g r a v e l i s u s u a l l y l o o s e . The spawning a r e a s a r e good t o e x c e l l e n t
f o r s t e e l h e a d t r d u r . Sometimes o n l y i s o l a t e d p a t c h e s ; t h o s e i n d i c a t e d on maps a r e h o t
e x a c t p o s i t i o n s . Refer t o a t t a c h e d map f o r l o c a t i o n s .

Approximately 3.5 m i l e s of spawning grounds.

Epols - U s u a l l y caused by d i g g i n g z t i o n of c u r r e n t , undercut banks, and r o c k s .

Y?r? 77 9
Pedcadero Creek
Sen Mateo County (continued) -2-

Average width - 8 feet t o 12 feet. Average l e n g t h - 15 f e e t t o 25 f e e t . Average depth - 1 ft.

There i s u a u a l l y adequate c o v e r . Frequency -

Good ( i . e . 50 p e r c e n t p o o l , 50 p e r c e n t r i f f l e . )
Shelter - Vegetation -
Good t o e x c e l l e n t s h e l t e r . (Redwoods predominate.) Large Rocks -
Good cover throughout s t r e a m . Undercut banks -
Good.
Barriers - None observed.
Diversions -
None observed.
Temperatures -
Air--77 d e g r e e s F. Water--64 d e g r e e s F. Time of day--1600.
Aquatic P l a n t s -
N e g l i g i b l e q u a n t i t y of moss. Rare.
Winter C o n d i t i o n s -
Estimated width--25' t o 3 0 ' . Estimated depth--8' t o 1 4 ' .
Pollution -
None o b s e r v e d .
-
S p r i n ~ s None observed.
FISHES PRESENT AND SUCCESS -
F i s h samples t a k e n by s e i n i n g o u t a l l t h e f i s h p o s s i b l e i n
blocked-off s t r e a m s e c t i o n s . Average f o r e n t i r e s t r e a m ' s u s e f u l l e n g t h of approximately 1 7
m i l e s . 55-65 s t e e l h e a d f i n g e r l i n g s / l O O f e e t . Size--Minimum, 1.4 i n c h e s ; Maximum, 3.0 i n c h e q ;
Mean, 2 . 1 i n c h e s .
T o t a l e s t i m a t e d number--55,385 t r o u t
N a t u r a l p r o p a g a t i o n success--Good.
No t r a s h f i s h o b s e r v e d .
OTHER VERTEBRATES -
Very few f r o g s . (Rana b o y l e i . ) C a t t l e s c a t t e r e d throughout t h e upper
reaches.
FISHING INTENSITY -
L i g h t . Mostly i n P o r t o l a S t a t e Park, a s c a t c h a b l e - s i z e d t r o u t a r e period-
i c a l l y planted.
OTHER RECREATIONAL USE -
A l l of t h e land b o r d e r i n g i t , e x c e p t Memorial County Park, and
P o r t o l a S t a t e P a r k , i s p r i v a t e l y owned and p o s t e d .
ACCESSIBILITY -
Refer t o s k e t c h maps.
OWNERSHIP -
The e n t i r e l e n g t h of t h e c r e e k i s p r i v a t e l y owned, w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n of t h o s e .
s e c t i o n s t h a t a r e i n Memorial and P o r t o l a P a r k s .
POSTED OR OPEN -
About 8 5 p e r c e n t i s p o s t e d . About 15 p e r c e n t i s p u b l i c l y owned.
IMPROVEMENTS -
There a r e 5 log jams on C i l Creek t h a t should be removed a s t h e y a r e blocking
migrant t r o u t . Three of t h e s e jams a r e complete b a r r i e r s .
PAST STOCKING -
Catchable s t e e l h e a d t r o u t a r e p l a n t e d i n P o r t o l a S t a t e Park throughout t h e
summer months.
GENERAL ESTIMATE -
Pescadero Creek i s g e n e r a l l y a very good n u r s e r y s t r e a m f o r s t e e l h e a d young.
P o r t i o n s of i t a r e a l s o v e r y s u i t a b l e a s spawning grounds f o r t h e same. (These a r e found
i n t h e upper p o r t i o n s of t h e stream a s i n d i c a t e d on t h e a t t a c h e d map.)
RECOMMENDED MANAGEMENT -
I recommend t h a t t h i s stream should be managed a s a s t e e l h e a d spawn-
i n g and n u r s e r y a r e a , a s i t i s now.
SKETCJ3, MAP -
Attached .
REFERENCES AND MAPS -
USGS Quad. Maps -
La Honda, Mindego H i l l , and Big Basin.

Chuck C u l l e y / b c - 9-8-65
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THE RESOURCES ACEHCY 37 CAiJmRMA r+-
Department of Fish and Game 3 L . ~ -L I /.L- %,
v
STREAM SURVEY FILE FORM N- ...... ,. ....... ,
, ..
Date J u l y 28, 1977
NAMF P e s c a d e r o Creek COUNTY San Mateo
Footbridge,
4.2 m i .
STREAMSECTION . . floM 5 . 3 stream m i l e TO C o a s t a l lagoon ..L~Nw.,,,

OTHER .... .None..known .................................................

NAMES .......... R ~ v mSYSTEN ......Pescadero
.....................-...,-. Creek ..

EXTENT OF OBSERVATION: On J u l y 5 , 1977, F i s h and W i l d l i f e Seasonal Aids

I --Maureen Cogger and Mike G i l l e s p i e walked t h e above s t r e a m s e c t i o n . The
LXTENT OF OBSERVATION
l~c,rLN.rro,,un,w,D.u,~. s u r v e y t e r m i n a t e d a t Round H i l l , s t r e a m m i l e 1 . 0 .
LOCATION
&ELATION TO O T W V A T U S
LOCATION: Pescadero Creek r u n s i n a w e s t e r l y d i r e c t i o n a c r o s s t h e south-
i CENEUL DLSCLIPTION e r n t i p of San Mateo County. The upper r e a c h i s mountainous, whereas t h e
VawrW
! i u u d u c r D . r m . ~I r m a lower r e a c h d r a i n s a narrow c o a s t a l v a l l e y and r u n s through t h e a g r i c u l -
Aicatude (Rue)
(.IJ ~ e r t t u r a l community of Pescadero. The c r e e k h a s c o n f l u e n c e w i t h t h e P a c i f i c
u &'ilk
U.PIL Ocean. Adjacent c r e e k s a r e San G r e g o r i o t o t h e n o r t h and ~ u t a n ot o t h e
I kr cRrq)
V*laai, south.
IL0tl.m
Spsrnaa# A r u RELATION TO OTHER WATERS: Pescadero Creek i s an i m p o r t a n t spawning and
Rulm
Mtrr
B u r m
n u r s e r y s t r e a m f o r anadromous salmonids; t h e surveyed r e a c h i s a major
Dar*tu,
Ttapwa~.n.
s o u r c e of i r r i g a t i o n w a t e r t o s u r r o u n d i n g c r o p l a n d s . A l a r g e c o a s t a l
F d
Aquaiu ? h u
l a g o o n , s h a r e d w i t h Butano Creek, i s an i m p o r t a n t w i n t e r i n g ground f o r
VI-6.r
?dl*cIa
C d r k m i g r a t o r y waterfowl. The s a n d b a r s e p a r a t i n g t h e lagoon from t h e ocean i s
S ~ C I . ~
u s u a l l y broken d u r i n g w i n t e r s t o r m s , a f f o r d i n g a c c e s s t o anadromous s a l -
~<~~sx'~Yim
FlWES PLLSLNT AND S K X Z S

F~IF.RRECRWTWNUU~~
monids. However, such s t o r m s o n l y o c c u r r e d on two o c c a s i o n s t h i s p a s t
w i n t e r . T h i s i s t h e second c o n s e c u t i v e y e a r of r e c o r d d r o u g h t .
OWNLISHIP GENERAL DESCRIPTION :
POSTED 01 OPEN
IMP~OVEMENT~ Watershed: T h i s r e a c h of t h e s t r e a m d r a i n s a narrow c o a s t a l v a l l e y f l a n k e c
PAST STOCKING
GENLLAL UTLMATI
RLCOMYENDED MANAGXYtM
by low h i l l s s u p p o r t i n g c o a s t a l s c r u b v e g e t a t i o n . The e n t i r e v a l l e y i s
SKETCH YAP under heavy c u l t i v a t i o n : s t r a w f l o w e r s and a r t i c h o k e s a r e t h e major c r o p s .
LLFERENCU AND &APl
The s o i l i s d e r i v e d mainly from decomposed s a n d s t o n e .
Immediate Drainage Basin: Pescadero Creek d r a i n s a n approximate a r e a of 15 s q u a r e
m i l e s ; t h e canyon i n t h e surveyed r e a c h i s U-shaped. V e g e t a t i o n i n t h i s lower r e a c h
i s composed m a i n l y of box e l d e r , willow, and a l d e r ; i n many p l a c e s , e s p e c i a l l y a t
d i v e r s i o n s i t e s , s t r e a m s i d e v e g e t a t i o n h a s been removed. The s t e e p l y - s l o p i n g , i n -
c i s e d stream c h a n n e l a v e r a g e s 35 f e e t wide and 1 5 f e e t deep.
A l t i t u d e : A l t i t u d e was c o n s t a n t a t about 40 f e e t d u r i n g t h e e n t i r e r e a c h .
Gradient: Negligible.
Stream Width; Ranged from 5 t o 30 f e e t ; averaged 1 0 f e e t .
Flow: Stream f l o w was measured a t t h e f o o t b r i d g e on J u l y 18, u s i n g a pygmy c u r r e n t
m e t e r . R e s u l t s a r e a t t a c h e d . The s t r e a m became i n t e r m i t t e n t f o r t h e l a s t m i l e of
t h e s u r v e y ; flow was v i s u a l l y e s t i m a t e d a t l e s s t h a n 0 . 1 c f s .
V e l o c i t y : S l u g g i s h throughout; r i f f l e a r e a s s c a r c e .
Bottom: Gravel and r u b b l e l o % , mud and o r g a n i c d e b r i s lo%, s i l t 30%, sand 50%.
Spawning Areas: Poor; g r a v e l beds were uncommon i n t h i s segment'of t h e stream; l a r g e
p o r t i o n s were b a d l y s i l t e d i n .
P o o l s : Frequency o f p o o l s was r a t e d e x c e l l e n t w i t h a p o o l - t o - r i f f l e r a t i o of 90%/10%
p o o l s were formed from bedrock, logjams, u n d e r c u t banks, and a r e a s t h a t would be g l i d
h a b i t a t under normal c o n d i t i o n s . Average w i d t h and d e p t h was 20 f e e t and 3 f e e t ,
r e s p e c t i v e l y ; l e n g t h averaged 30 f e e t .
S h e l t e r : Good wherever r i p a r i a n v e g e t a t i o n was i n t a c t ; s h e l t e r a l s o provided by
b o u l d e r s , u n d e r c u t banks, a q u a t i c v e g e t a t i o n and logjams.
Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County - 2 - J u l y 28, 1977

B a r r i e r s : Fourteen i n s t r e a m s t r u c t u r e s and logjams were observed t h a t could o b s t r u c

o r reduce f i s h movement a t v a r i o u s flow c o n d i t i o n s :
L e t t e r r e f e r s t o t h a t on map.
A) Sandbag dam - 20 f t . wide x 1 f t . h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) .
B ) Small sandbag dam - 1 0 f t . wide x .5 f t . h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) .
D) Sandbag dam - 20 f t . wide x 2 f t . high ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) ; c a u s i n g a 200 f t . l o n r
impoundment.
E ) Man-made logjam - 1 0 f t . wide x 2 f t . h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) .
F) Small board dam - 1 0 f t . wide x 1 f t . h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) .
G ) Man-made logjam - 25 f t . wide x 3 i t . h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) .
H) Sandbag dam - 20 f t . wide x 1 f t . h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) .
I) Sandbag dam - 1 5 f t . wide x 1 f t . h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) .
J ) E a r t h and g r a v e l dam - 20 f t . wide x 3 f t . h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) ; causing a
600 f t . l o n g impoundment.
.
K) E a r t h and g r a v e l dam - 15 f t . wide x 1 . 5 f t h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) .
L) Sandbag dam - 20 f t . wide x 1 f t . h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) .
M) Man-made logjam - 1 5 f t . wide x 3 f t . h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) .
R) E a r t h and l o g dam - 1 5 f t . wide x 2 f t . h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) .
S ) E a r t h and g r a v e l dam - 25 f t . wide x 3 f t . h i g h ( p a r t i a l b a r r i e r ) .
D i v e r s i o n s : E i g h t e e n d i v e r s i o n s were n o t e d :
A) 3" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; upstream of sandbag dam ( u s e - d o m e s t i c ) .
C) 4" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) .
G ) 5'' d i a . p i p e w i t h d i e s e l e n g i n e pump ( a c t i v e ) ; 500 f e . upstream of man-made log-
jam (use - i r r i g a t i o n ) .
H) 3" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; upstream of sandbag dam ( u s e - irrigation).
I) 5'' d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; upstream of sandbag dam ( u s e - irrigation).
3 ) 8" d i a . p i p e , 30 hp motor ( a c t i v e ) ; upstream of e a r t h and g r a v e l darn (use -
irrigation).
K ) 4" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; upstream of e a r t h and g r a v e l dam ( u s e - irrigation).
L) 3" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; 50 f t . upstream of sandbag dam ( u s e - i r r i g a t i o n ) .
N) 2" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; (use - d o m e s t i c ) .
0) 2" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; (use - domestic).
P ) 3" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; ( u s e - domestic).
Q ) 2" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; (use - d o m e s t i c ) .
4" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; (use - domestic).
6" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; ( u s e - i r r i g a t i o n ) .
Located 50 f t . upstream of o l d , d i s m a n t l e d , f l a s h b o a r d dam.
R ) 6" d i a . p i p e , 1 5 hp motor ( a c t i v e ) ; ( u s e - irrigation).
S ) 6" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; upstream of e a r t h and g r a v e l dam; ( u s e - irrigation).
T ) 6" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; (use - irrigation).
U ) 6" d i a . p i p e ( a c t i v e ) ; (use - irrigation).
Temperature: A t f o o t b r i d g e a t 1030 h o u r s , a i r and w a t e r t e m p e r a t u r e measured 58F
and 62OF, r e s p e c t i v e l y .
Food Items: Water s t r i d e r s , b e e t l e s , a q u a t i c s n a i l s , and p l a n a r i a were most abun-
d a n t , c a d d i s f l y and d i p t e r a l a r v a e were p r e s e n t b u t n o t common.
Aquatic p l a n t s :- ~ l a d d e k o r t( ~ t r i c u l a r i a spp. - ) was abundant i n s h a i l o w pool a r e a s ;
b u l l r u s h and c a t t a i l s were common where upper s t o r y was lacking; e s p e c i a l l y i n last
112 m i l e of surveyed r e a c h . Filamentous a l g a e was common throughout t h i s reach.
Winter C o n d i t i o n s : High-water marks i n d i c a t e d a p o s s i b l e normal w i n t e r depth and
w i d t h of 5 f e e t and 35 f e e t , r e s p e c t i v e l y .
P o l l u t i o n : S i l t a t i o n posed t h e o n l y n o t i c e a b l e p o l l u t i o n problem, S i l t was p r e s e n t
i n l a r g e q u a n t i t i e s throughout t h e walked p o r t i o n . L i t t e r i n g was minimal except i n
t h e v i c i n i t y of t h e town of Pescadero; junked c a r s and o t h e r urban d e b r i s were com-
mon i n t h i s r e a c h . Trampling and droppings l e f t by domestic l i v e s t o c k were a l s o
n o t i c e d i n t h e upper r e a c h e s .
S p r i n g s : None o b s e r v e d .
Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County - 3 - J u l y 28, 197

FISHES PRESENT: S t i c k l e b a c k s were abundant; no o t h e r f i s h l i f e was observed. T~~

dead a d u l t SH were f o u n d ; one, which was r e c e n t l y k i l l e d , was 3.7 m i . from t h e mouti
( r e f e r e n c e p o i n t G on map); t h e o t h e r was a b o u t 2 m i . downstream ( n e a r p o i n t R on
map). These f i s h may have become trapped and s u f f o c a t e d when t h e p o o l s became
i s o l a t e d and s t a g n a n t .
OTHER ANIMALS: ( b i r d s ) b e l t e d k i n g f i s h e r , Swainson's t h r u s h , p u r p l e and house
f i n c h e s , American g o l d f i n c h , song and white-crowned s p a r r o w s , redwing and Brewer's
b l a c k b i r d s , b l a c k phoebe, w e s t e r n f l y c a t c h e r , mourning dove, chestnut-backed chicka-
d e e , teller's j a y , r e d t a i l e d hawk; ( h e r p t i l e s ) w e s t e r n t o a d , l e o p a r d f r o g , a q u a t i c
and w e s t e r n g a r t e r s n a k e s ; (mammals) Columbian b l a c k t a i l d e e r and raccoon. C r a y f i s l
were common t o r a r e .
FISHING INTENSITY: F i s h i n g p r e s s u r e appeared l i g h t throughout t h e s t r e a m s e c t i o n .
OTHER RECREATIONAL USE: R e c r e a t i o n a l a c t i v i t i e s a r e n e g l i g i b l e w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n
of n a t u r e s t u d y .
ACCESSIBILITY: Pescadero Creek roughly p a r a l l e l s Pescadero Road and can a l s o be
r e a c h e d v i a s e v e r a l d i r t r o a d s , a l t h o u g h most a r e p o s t e d a g a i n s t t r e s p a s s i n g .
OWNERSHIP: The e n t i r e r e a c h a p p e a r s p r i v a t e l y owned.
POSTED OR OPEN: The s t r e a m i s p o s t e d a g a i n s t t r e s p a s s i n g .
IMPF,OVEMENTS: No f i s h e r y enhancement % p r o j e c t so r f a c i l i t i e s were observed.
GENERAL ESTIMATE: P e s c a d e r o Creek i s known t o b e an i m p o r t a n t spawning stream f o r
anadromous salmonids. Poor spawning c o n d i t i o n s and good p o o l s make t h e surveyed
r e a c h more s u i t a b l e as a n u r s e r y a r e a . F a c t o r s l i m i t i n g p r o d u c t i v i t y i n t h i s r e a c h
include :
Physical
(1) S i l t a t i o n from i r r i g a t i o n r u n o f f , bank e r o s i o n , and t r a m p l i n g by domestic l i v e -
stock.
( 2 ) Numerous man-made b a r r i e r s may impede f i s h p a s s a g e .
Biological
Poor w a t e r q u a l i t y and s c a r c i t y of food i t e m s may reduce t h e h a b i t a b i l i t y t o
salmonids and o t h e r f i s h e s .
RECOMMENDED MANAGEMENT: Pescadero Creek s h o u l d b e m a i n t a i n e d a s a spawning and
n u r s e r y ground f o r anadromous salmonids. A l l e x i s t i n g dams and d i v e r s i o n s should bt
i n v e s t i g a t e d ; a d d i t i o n a l d a r n i n g and d i v e r s i o n o p e r a t i o n s should b e p r o t e s t e d .
Removal of s t r e a m s i d e v e g e t a t i o n should a l s o b e p r o h i b i t e d .
SKETCH MAP : A t t a c h e d .
REFERENCES AND MAPS: USGS 7.5 minute s e r i e s : San Gregorio (1961), La Honda (1953,
r e v i s e d 1968), F r a n k l i n P o i n t (1955).

Maureen Cogger
Mike G i l l e s p i e
F i s h and W i l d l i f e Seasonal Aids
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 THE RESOURCES AGErJCY 93 CAiJFOmTIA
CENTRAL DISTRICT COPY Department of F i s h and Game

STREAM SURVEY FlLE FORM

Date July 27, 1977

NAME Pescadero Creek
COUNTY San Mateo
footbridge,
STREAMSECTION . . fRoM Memorial Park T~ 5.3 stream mile 5.8 mi.
-.&naiw...-...-..
T~~~~~~~~ TO Pacific Ocean
Twp. ................ R ................... SQc,..................

OTHER
NAMES None known
.......................................

EXTENT OF OBSERVATION: On July 8 and 11, 1977, Fish and Wildlife Seasonal
A i
EXTENT OP OBSERVATION
d s Maureen Cogger, Mike Gillespie, and Larry Richardson walked the above
I U I ~ N - ~ ~ S W V . ~ ~ , D . ~ stream
~ , ~ ~ ~ . section. The survey began at the flashboard dam in Memorial Park
LOCATION
KILATION TO O T H ~V A T L ~ ~
CENElAL DESCRIPTION
(stream mile 11.1, .
point A on reference map)
w8~lL.d
LOCATION: This reach is mountainous for the most part, but the canyon
1anudt.u L h r r a r ~ ehum
Ailltudr (auy) opens into a narrow valley in the last 2.6 miles. This segment of
(rradimc
W~dtlr Pescadero Creek runs through Memorial County Park and past the village of
hpth
1 l o r ikan#r) Loma Mar. The flow is in a westerly direction. Adjacent creeks are San
Vllor,l,
BOC~MI Gregorio to the north and Butano to the south.
Spawn~nuArea*
POUIS
RELATION TO OTHER WATERS: Pescadero Creek is known to support annual migra-
Sheller
Barrun tions of anadromous salmonids; the surveyed reach is particularly important
VIV=~HQ(
Tempntun as a spawning and nursery area. This marks the second consecutive year of
Food
A y w ~ ~P cI S ~ ~ I record drought; the sandbar at the mouth was broken by storms only twice
V~mlerk d r i b n .
~ I I ~ ~ this
~ year. This severely reduced propagation by anadromous salmonids.
S ~ C I ~ S
FISHES PRESENT AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
T E K VERTEBRATE^
I ~ I ~ I NINTENSITI
C Watershed: Most of this reach is rugged and mountainous, supporting a
rtlER RECREATIONAL M dense forest of coast redwood and Douglas fir. The soil is derived from
~ ' ~ I B I L YI T
OWNERSHIP decomposed sandstone.
mmm 01 OPEN
IMPIOVCMCNTS
PAST STOCKING Immediate Drainage Basin: Pescadero Creek drains an approximate area of 15
GENERAL ESTIMATE
RECOMMENDED MANAGE-
square miles. In the surveyed reach, the bowl-shaped stream channel is
STETCH MAP steep-sided, with an average depth of 50 feet. Riparian vegetation, which
RLI'EIENCU AND M-
. consists largely of alder, dogwood, box elder and willow, is dense along
the banks. The upper canopy, dominated by redwood, is frequently open.
The lower 2.0 mile reach has lower, generally sloping banks.
Altitude: 200 feet at Memorial Park dam; 80 feet at the gauging station, and 40 feet
at the footbridge.
Gradient: Approximately 28 feetlmile.
Stream Width: Averaged 30 feet in boulder area; 10 feet in sluggish glide and riffle
areas.
Stream Depth: Ranged from 3 inches to 6 feet; averaged 5 feet in pools and 1.5 feet
in glide and riffle areas.
Flow: On July 18, a Pygmy current meter was employed to measure streamflow at the
following two locations: (1) 150 yards upstream from the Yemorial Park fishway,
stream mile 10.9, and (2) at the footbridge, stream mile 5.3. Results of the
measurements are attached.
Velocity: Sluggish throughout; riffle areas relatively infrequent.
Bottom: Near Memorial Park the stream bottom was composed of 50% sand, 40% silt, 5%
gravel, and 5% rubble. In boulder area, the average was 70% sand and silt, and 30%
gravel. There was no significant difference in bottom composition between pool and
riffle areas, but the lower 2.0 miles had accumulated more sand and silt in the pool.
Spawning Areas: Spawning beds were adequate but were covered by a layer of silt in
some places. The boulder area offered the best spawning conditions overall.
P e s c a d e r o Creek, San Mateo County - 2 - J u l y 27, 1977

P o o l s : The p o o l - t o - r i f f l e r a t i o was c o n s i d e r e d e x c e l l e n t a t a p p r o x i m a t e l y 80% p o o l /

20% r i f f l e . Many good p o o l s were found w i t h i n a n e x t e n s i v e a r e a of b o u l d e r - s t r e w n
stream bed, e x t e n d i n g a b o u t 1 . 3 m i l e s , a s shown on t h e r e f e r e n c e map. These p o o l s
a v e r a g e d 3 f e e t d e e p , 1 0 f e e t l o n g , and 1 0 f e e t wide. Most were c o n n e c t e d by s h o r t
r i f f l e a r e a s o r s m a l l w a t e r f a l l s between b o u l d e r s ( w a t e r f a l l s a v e r a g e d 1 . 5 feet3 h i g h ) .
P o o l s o u t s i d e of t h e b o u l d e r a r e a s were formed from b e d r o c k , w i t h a n a v e r a g e s i z e of
4 f e e t d e e p , 30 f e e t wide and 30 f e e t l o n g .
S h e l t e r : Good s h e l t e r was p r o v i d e d by b o u l d e r s , l o g j a m s , u n d e r c u t b a n k s , a q u a t i c
p l a n t s , and t r e e r o o t s . Overhanging s h r u b s were of minor i m p o r t a n c e as a s o u r c e of
shelter.
B a r r i e r s : S e v e r a l i n s t r e a m s t r u c t u r e s and a logjam w e r e o b s e r v e d t h a t c o u l d o b s t r u c t
o r r e d u c e f i s h movement a t v a r i o u s f l o w c o n d i t i o n s .
A - C o n c r e t e dam, 30' l o n g x 2 ' h i g h . P a r t i a l b a r r i e r .
C - C o n c r e t e and wood dam, 30' l o n g x 1' h i g h . P a r t i a l b a r r i e r .
G - Log b a r r i e r , s i n g l e redwood l o g used a s dam, 25' l o n g and 3 ' h i g h . P a r t i a l b a r r i e r
H - Sand b a g dam f o r pumping s i t e , 25' l o n g x 1' h i g h . Partial barrier.
K - Dam made of c u t b r a n c h e s , 20' l o n g x 1 . 5 ' h i g h . P a r t i a l b a r r i e r .
L - G r a v e l and l o g b a r r i e r t o c h a n n e l w a t e r t o pump s i t e , 35' l o n g x 1' h i g h . Seasonal
impoundment and p a r t i a l b a r r i e r .
M - Logjam, 300' downstream from gauging s t a t i o n . 70% a i r s p a c e . 1 5 ' l o n g x 3 ' h i g h
x 1 0 ' wide. P a r t i a l b a r r i e r .
N - Hay b a l e and p l a n k dam, 30' l o n g x 3 ' h i g h . S e a s o n a l impoundment f o r pumping s i t e .
Partial barrier.
Diversions :
B - Fishway and c o n c r e t e s t r e a m c r o s s i n g , 1 5 ' l o n g x 2 ' wide c o n c r e t e c h a n n e l w i t h
baffels.
D - Pumping s i t e ( a c t i v e ) , 112 hp motor and 1" h o s e .
E - I n a c t i v e pumping s i t e .
F - I n a c t i v e pumping s i t e .
H - Pumping s i t e ( a c t i v e ) , 114 hp motor and 1-114" h o s e . A d j a c e n t t o Old J a c k s o n
Nursery.
I - Pumping s i t e ( a c t i v e ) , 1 0 hp motor and 2-112" p i p e .
J - I n a c t i v e pumping s i t e .
L - Pumping s i t e ( a c t i v e ) , 2" p i p e a d j a c e n t t o g r a v e l and l o g b a r r i e r .
N - Pumping s i t e ( a c t i v e ) , a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 5 hp motor and 8" p i p e , 300' u p s t r e a m from
h a y b a l e and wood dam.
T e m p e r a t u r e s : A i r and w a t e r t e m p e r a t u r e , measured a t t h e f l a s h b o a r d dam (A) a t 1020,
w e r e 64F and 5gF, r e s p e c t i v e l y . A t t h e gauging s t a t i o n t e m p e r a t u r e s were 59F and
57F a t 1030.
Food: C a d d i s f l y l a r v a e were abundant i n t h e lower 2.0 m i l e s . Water s t r i d e r s and
backswimmers were abundant t h r o u g h o u t . S e v e r a l s p e c i e s of d i p t e r a n s w e r e o b s e r v e d .
A q u a t i c P l a n t s : I n t h e upper 2 . 3 m i l e s , f i l a m e n t o u s a l g a e was p r e s e n t o n l y where t h e
s t r e a m b e d was exposed t o d i r e c t s u n l i g h t . B u l l r u s h e s w e r e found a l o n g some of t h e
r i f f l e a r e a s . Abundant a q u a t i c v e g e t a t i o n was o b s e r v e d i n t h e lower 2 . 0 m i l e s .
W i n t e r C o n d i t i o n s : High w a t e r marks and maximum c h a n n e l w i d t h i n d i c a t e a w i n t e r
d e p t h and w i d t h o f 3 f e e t and 35 f e e t , r e s p e c t i v e l y .
P o l l u t i o n : S i l t a t i o n posed t h e o n l y n o t i c e a b l e p o l l u t i o n problem. A 1 - t o 2-inch
l a y e r of s i l t c o v e r e d most of t h e s t r e a m bottom; t h i s may have been caused by reduced
f l o w s f o r t h e second c o n s e c u t i v e y e a r o f r e c o r d d r o u g h t .
S p r i n g s : A 20-foot t r i c k l i n g w a t e r f a l l down t h e s i d e of t h e c l i f f above t h e c r e e k
t r a i l was t h e o n l y e v i d e n c e of a s p r i n g o b s e r v e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e w a l k o u t .
FISHES PRESENT: Age @ s t e e l h e a d (1.5 i n c h e s FL) were common t o abundant i n t h e
boulder-formed p o o l s ; t h e i r abundance was e s t i m a t e d a t 35 p e r LOO f e e t . Few were
found above o r below t h e b o u l d e r - s t r e w n r e a c h . S t i c k l e b a c k were common t h r o u g h o u t
t h e surveyed reach.
Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County - 3 - July 27, 1977

OTHER ANIMALS: (birds) belted kingfisher, acorn woodpecker, mourning dove,

Steller's jay, Swainson's thrush, Oregon junco, goldfinch, rufous-sided and brown
towhees; (mammals) raccoon and Columbian blacktail deer.
FISHING INTENSITY: Fishing intensity appeared light outside Memorial Park bound-
aries; however, a discarded fish hook and bait, found during the walkout, indicated
some fishing pressure within the park.
OTHER RECREATIONAL USE: Most recreation activities are restricted to Memorial
Park, where they include hiking, fishing, swimming, and nature study.
ACCESSIBILITY: Good in Memorial Park and in selected areas along the stream. Hik-
ing trails offer the best access, but Pescadero Road also parallels the stream for
most of its distance,
OWNERSHIP: Privately owned below Memorial Park boundary.
POSTED OR OPEN: Adjacent lands were posted against trespass in the vicinity of Loma
Mar.
IMPROVEMENTS: None observed.
GENERAL ESTIMATE: On the whole, Pescadero Creek has excellent potential as an
anadromous salmonid stream: good spawning and nursery habitats are offered, and
shelter is excellent. Also, barriers and diversions are at a minimum in the upper
reach. However, at the time of the survey, the stream appeared greatly underutilized.
The factors which appeared most likely to limit production in this reach were:
(1) Siltation, caused by reduced flows and recreational pressure within Memorial Park
boundaries. This increased turbidity and caused cementing of spawning gravel.
(2) Higher water temperatures, if drought continues,~7~i~hwould render the stream
uninhabitable by salmonids.
RECOMMENDED MANAGEMENT: Pescadero Creek should be maintained as a spawning and
nursery ground for anadromous salmonids. In this reach, prohibition of removal of
streamside vegetation should be strictly enforced and future water applications
should be protested.
SKETCH MAP: Attached.
REFERENCES AND MAPS: USGS 7.5 minute series: La Honda (1960).
i

Maureen Cogger
Mike Gillespie
Larry Richardson
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aids
SEPARATION PAGE
 THE RESOURCES AGENCY OF CALIFORNIA
Dep::rtment of Fish and Game
STREAM SURVEY

Name: Pescadero Creek - Section 1 County: San Mateo Date: March 1. 1996

Stream Section: The survey began at the USGS gage (stream mile 4.6) and
extended 5.05 miles upstream to Wurr Road crossing at stream mile 9.65.

Tributary to: Direct drainage to ocean. Twp. 8,

R. 5 W., at the mouth.

Sources of Data: Stream Survev, U.S.G.S. Topo~ra~hical

Series. La Honda
Ouadrannle.

Extent of Observation

Pescadero Creek was surveyed from the USGS gage at stream mile 4.6 to Wurr Road crossing at
stream mile 9.65 on August 15 and 16, 1995. The purpose of the survey was to quantify
spawning and rearing habitat available for coho salmon (Oncorhvnchus kisutch) and steelhead
rainbow trout (Oncorhvnchus mvkiss) and determine what habitat parameters may be limiting
production.

Because the survey began 4.6 miles upstream from the mouth, the term survey mile will be used
to indicate the distance from the USGS gage. For example, survey mile 1 will be one mile
upstream from the USGS gage but 5.6 miles upstream from the mouth of the creek.

Relation to Other Waters

Adjacent watersheds are Pomponio Creek 2.5 miles to the north and Butano Creek 0.5 to 1.0
mile to the south. Butano Creek and Pescadero Creek share a common lagoon. Within the 5.05
miles surveyed, Weeks Creek entered at survey mile 0.2, Bloomquist Creek at 3.3, Peterson
Creek at 4.0 and unnamed intermittent tributaries entered at survey miles 2.0 (flowing), 2.2, and
4.4.

General Description of Ri~arianarea and Slopes

From the USGS gage to survey mile 0.83, Pescadero Creek is a low gradient stream which flows
through a wide valley. The stream banks range in height from 6 to 30 feet and are unstable.
Landuse adjacent to Pescadero Creek in this section includes a low density residential area and a
nursery. Riparian vegetation consists primarily of willow, bay laurel and alder, although where
banks are steep and high they are usually without vegetation.
 ??

LEGEND

-----. Pescadero Road

Wurr Road
8 USGS Gaging Station
A Concrete Ford
----- Pescadero Creek County
Park

QUADRANGLE LOCATION 0 1 2 3

Miles

Figure 2. Pescadero Creek: Section 1, San Mateo County

Beginning at survey mile 0.83 and extending to the end of the survey (mile 5.05), Pescadero
Creek remains low gradient but it now flows through a narrow, confined valley where slopes of
adjacent mountains are the stream banks. From survey mile 0.83 to approximately survey mile
2.4, Pescadero Road is cut into either the right or left slope and has undermined the bank below.
For this reason, the banks below Pescadero Road are heavily riprapped with boulders. Adjacent
landuse in this section includes a fairly high density of homes, an extensive trail system from
Pescadero Road to the creek, and Memorial County Park. Riparian vegetation consists of alder,
bay laurel, big leaf maple, tan oak, redwood and Douglas Fir with an understory of fern,
blackberry, huckleberry, coltsfoot, thimbleberry, salmonberry, gooseberry, and elk clover. Slopes
consisted of mixed redwood forest.

Watershed Drainage Area

Watershed drainage area up to the USGS gage is 45.9 square miles (1 18.9 km').

Total Stream Length

From Stage Road to the headwater barrier, Pescadero Creek is 23.6 miles in length, however the
surveyed reach was only 5.05 miles is length.

Elevation

Elevation at the USGS gage is 120 feet and increases to 200 feet at W m Road crossing.

Gradient was low throughout the surveyed reach with an increase of 80 feet in 5.07 miles
(average 16 feet per mile).

Stream Flows

Stream flows within the surveyed reach were 7.2 cfs at the USGS gage on August 15, 1995 and
6.7 cfs at survey mile 1.7 on August 16, 1995.

Riffle Habitat

Within the 26,760 feet surveyed, there were 46 riffles. Length was taken on all riffles, however
detailed information regarding width and depth dimensions, substrate composition, instream
cover, and canopy were taken on 11 riffles (24%). Riffles comprised 6% (1,620 feet) of the
habitat and averaged 35 feet in length (range: 9.4 - 105 feet), 2 1.5 feet in width (range: 11.2 -
39.5 feet), and 5 inches in depth (range: 4 - 6 inches) with an average maximum depth of 9
inches (range: 5 inches to 1.2 feet).
 Primary substrate components within riffles were small cobble (64%), gravel (27%) and large
cobble (9%). Instream shelter was provided by cobble (26%), small woody debris (25%),
overhanging terrestrial vegetation (2 1%), aquatic vegetation (12%), white water (8%), and
undercut bank (8%). The percentage of riffle area with instream cover averaged 20% (range: 5 to
50 percent). Canopy over riffles averaged 70% (range: 5 to 80%).

Quantitative insect sampling was not conducted, however it was noted that caddis fly larvae
(stone cased) were abundant in riffles throughout this reach.

Flatwater Habitat

There were 70 flatwater units in the 5.07 miles comprising 30% (8,062 feet) of the total length in
this reach. Detailed information was taken on 21% (15) of the flatwater units. Flatwater averaged
1 15 feet in length (range: 22 - 623 feet), 23 feet in width (range: 14.5 - 35 feet), 1.0 foot in depth
(range: 0.5 inches to 1.5 feet), with an average maximum depth of 1.8 feet (range: 1.0 to 3.0
feet).

Primary substrate within flatwater was small cobble (47%), gravel (33%), and boulders (20%).
Secondary substrate component was either sand or silt. lnstream cover was provided by
boulder/cobble (33%), small and large woody debris (14% and 7%: respectively), undercut bank
(12%), terrestrial and aquatic vegetation (12% and 14%, respectively), root mass (4%), and
bubble curtain (4%). Percent area with instream cover ranged from 5 to 65% (average 38%).
Canopy averaged 55% over flatwater units (range: 25 to 90%).

Most of the flatwater units were runs or pocket water, however some glides (or extremely long
pool tail crests), were present. One notable glide within survey mile one was 623 feet in length
with substrate consisting almost exclusively of gravel (0.08 - 2.5 inches diameter). It was at this
location that several remnant redds were observed. Some of the redds may have been a result of
salmonid spawning, however a local landowner noted pacific lamprey spawning in the area
during the winter of 94-95. At survey mile'4.5, another extremely long (900+ feet) glide had
formed where a concrete road crossing through the creek is impeding water movement and
allowing sediment to settle out. Both glides were wide with uniform channel bottoms, shallow
and contained little instream cover for fish. Because of the lack of instream cover and
shallowness, these areas were not suitable for high densities of steelhead or coho salmon. These
glides did however contain high densities of caddis fly larvae (stone cased).

Other than these two glides, most flatwater units were runs or pocketwater with boulders and
large cobble scattered throughout. Boulders were relatively abundant, however the cover they
provided was minimal.

Pools

Forty-four percent of the habitat in this reach consisted of pools and comprised 64% of the total
length (1 6,909 feet). Detailed information was collected on 5 1% of the pools (46 out of 90).
Pools averaged 188 feet in length (range: 17 - 900 feet), 28 feet in width (range: 19 - 41 feet),
and 1.5 feet in depth (range: 0.8 - 3.1 feet). Maximum depth averaged 3.2 feet (range: I. 1 - 6.8
feet).

Primary substrate within pools consisted of sand (45%), silt (IS%), gravel (20%), small cobble
(16%), and bedrock (4%). Silt, gravel, and boulders were secondary components. Instream cover
was provided by small and large woody debris (21% and 7%, respectively), root mass (8%),
terrestrial and aquatic vegetation ( I 9%
and 5%, respectively), undercut bank or ledges (16%) and boulders (24%).

Percent area of the pools with instream cover averaged 10% (range: 5 to 35%). Percent canopy
over pool habitat averaged 55% (range: 5 to 90%).

Several pools in this reach were formed on the outside bend of meanders and were several
hundred feet in length. At survey mile 3.7 an old dam of which only the sides were remaining
(or were visible), was the causal agent in the formation of a 790 foot long glidelpool. The upper
600 feet of this unit was shallow with a uniform channel bottom consisting of sand and contained
no instream cover. Below the remnant dam site, the pool was more defined (deep).

Pools in this reach were devoid of instream cover. Overhanging terrestrial vegetation (willows)
and aquatic vegetation (filamentous green algae) was found within survey mile 1. Other instream
cover components were found from survey mile 1 through 5.07. If depth had been considered as
a cover component, percent area with cover would have increased slightly, but the validity of
depth alone as adequate cover is questionable. Steelhead trout are object oriented, needing some
sort of physical structure for refuge (ie. boulderslrubble, woody debris, undercut banks, etc.).
Coho salmon reauire woody debris for cover.

Spawning Areas

Of the 90 spawning areas or pool tail crests, 62% contained substrate suitable for spawning (40%
contained gravel 0.08 - 2.5 inches in diameter; 22% had small cobble 2.5 to 5 inches diameter).
The remaining 38% consisted of boulders (15%), bedrock (9%), sand (7%), or large cobble (7%).
Of the pool tail crests with ideal spawning substrate (ie. gravel and small cobble), forty-three
percent were embedded up to 25%, fifty-four percent were embedded between 26% and 50%,
and 3% were between 76 and 100% embedded or compacted. Embeddedness is not a valid
measurement for bedrock or sand (100% embedded), but the pool tail crests which contained
boulders and large cobble were measured for embeddedness because of the insect production
potential. Of those pool tail crests with boulders (greater than 10 inches diameter) and large
cobble (5 to 10 inches in diameter), 60% were up to 25% embedded and 40% were between 26
and 50% embedded.

Ideal spawning gravels for steelhead range in size between 0.25 and 4.0 inches in diameter and
 contain less than 5% (by volume) sand and silt (Bjornn and Reiser, 1991). Coho salmon ideally
use substrate that is between 0.5 and 4.0 inches in diameter with less than 20% fine sediment
(Bjornn and Reiser, 1979). Spawning substrate suitability is a function of fish size with larger
fish able to move larger substrate. Large cobble (substrate between 5 and 10 inches in diameter)
was not considered suitable spawning substrate during this survey.

Diversions

There were 29 instream diversions at the time of the survey.

Aquatic Invertebrates

Cobble (large and small) and gravel substrate had high densities of insect larvae, the most
notable of which was caddis fly larvae (stone cased).

Aquatic Plants

Filamentous green algae was common in areas open to direct sunlight and downstream from a
nursery located at survey mile 0.65. Bulbous brown algae was also present in this reach.

Pollution

Sediment pollution from natural sources and land use activities was common throughout this
reach. A spring located at survey mile 0.9 may be contributing natural toxic substances during
winter rainfall events when runoff is generated. Fertilizers (or other nutrients), pesticides, and
herbicides may be entering the stream at the nursery (survey mile 0.65). There was no evidence
of septic tank failure or direct discharge of grey water into Pescadero Creek within this reach.

Garbage in the form of tires and metal scraps (perhaps from the many cars that are used as bank
stabilization), discarded material from the nursery (flower pots), and discarded plastic wrappers,
cans, and bottles from the many informal picnic areas were common throughout the reach.

Springs

There were numerous springs throughout this reach, especially where stream banks were
composed of silt- or mudstone.

Fishing Intensity

No legal fishing occurs within this reach. It is unknown what impact poaching is having on the
salmon and steelhead populations.
Other Recreational Use

Within Memorial County Park, numerous hiking trails and sand/gravel bar picnic areas exist.
Swimming occurs within the impounded area (behind the flashboard dam at survey mile 5.05).
Numerous trails and informal picnic areas are also located on private property from survey mile
1.2 through 3.2.

Accessibility

Access can be obtained at the Pescadero Road crossing by the USGS gage, the Pescadero Road
crossing at survey mile 1.6, anywhere from Pescadero Road between stream miles 0.83 through
2.78, and within Memorial County Park from stream mile 3.2 through 5.05.

Posted

Not all property in this section is posted, however with the exception of Memorial County Park,
all is private property.

Past Im~rovementsor Stream Restoration

Within the surveyed reach, the primary "improvement" was stream bank stabilization with either
boulder riprap or cars. Wing deflectors had been placed at survey mile 3.8 and boulders had been
placed at survey mile 4.5.

Past Stocking

Pescadero Creek had been stocked with rainbow trout prior to the enactment of the steelhead
rainbow trout policy (1 974).

Temperatures

Date Location Time Air Temp. Water Temp.

(Ft) ("C) ("C)
8-15 0 08 15 15 16
8-15 0 1345 18 18
8- 15 1,648 1445 18 18
8-15 2,796 1545 17.5 18
8-15 4,159 1645 17.5 18
 Date Location Time Air Temp. Water Temp.
(Ft) ("C) ("C)
8-15 4,341 0920 15 17
8-1 5 5,782 1045 17 17
8-15 6,816 1145 17.5 17
8-1 5 7,758 1800 17 18
8-16 8,695 0845 14 16
8-16 9,878 1020 16 16.5
8- 16 11.034 1200 17 16
8-16 12,340 1320 18.5 18
8-16 13,281 1410 17.5 18
8-1 6 13,324 1320 17.5 18
8- 16 14,901 1230 19 18
8-16 16,654 1135 19 18
8- 16 17,807 1025 15 17
8-16 19,406 0935 14 17
8-16 20,637 0845 13 17
8-15 21,812 1620 18 19.5
8-15 23,397 1520 18 18.5
8-15 24,871 1415 18 18

L
8-15 26,479 1215 19 17

Table 1. Air and water temperatures from survey miles one to five (USGS gage to Wurr Road)
in Pescadero Creek, 1995. Air and water temperatures were taken in shaded areas.
Water temperatures were taken at shallow depths (less than 1 foot in depth).

Preferred water temperatures for steelhead summer rearing range from 10 OC (50 O F ) to 15 OC
(55 OF), with an upper lethal limit of 23.9"C (75F) (Bell, 1986). Preferred summer temperatures
for coho salmon range from 12 "C (54 OF) to 14 OC (57 OF) with 26 "C (78.8 "Fj being lethal
(Brett, 1952). Water temperatures within thls reach, all were higher than the preferred water
temperatures. However, the deeper pools undoubtedly provided cool water refugia for these fish.
 Fish Sam~linp:Results

To determine species composition and distribution, qualitative electrofishing sampling was

conducted at one station per survey mile. Block seines were set at the upstream and downstream
ends of a station and a single upstream pass was made utilizing two Model 12 backpack
electrofishers. All salmonids and amphibians that were seen were collected, however we onlv 4

noted the presence of other fish species and invertebrates. Salmonids were measured for total
length and released back into the station along with any other fish or amphibians that were
collected.

Survev Mile One

A 595 foot station within survey mile one was sampled on September 26, 1995.
Habitat within the station included two pools (41 1 feet), 153 feet of flatwater (92 feet or run,61
feet of glide), and one riffle (3 1 feet).

Within the station, 104 steelhead rainbow trout were captured. Average total length of steelhead
was 120 millimeters (range: 85 - 2 19 rnm) with 84% of the steelhead between 90 and 139
millimeters in length (Table 2). Seventy-three percent of the steelhead had some degree of black
spot disease.

Other species noted during electrofishing include threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus),
sculpin (Cottus), and a large population of California roach (Hesperoleucus svmmetricus).

Survev Mile Two

Within survey mile two, a 360 foot station was sampled on September 26, 1995.
Habitat sampled included 2 runs (126 feet), 1 riffle (22 feet), and 2 pools (212 feet).

One-hundred four steelhead were also captured in this station. Steelhead averaged 101
millimeters in total length with a range of 68 to 191 millimeters (Table 2). Eighty-five percent of
the steelhead were between 70 and 119 millimeters in length and sixty-one percent had some
degree of black spot disease.

Other species noted in this station were California roach, threespine stickleback, sculpin, and
crayfish.

Survev Mile Three

A 520 foot station was sampled within survey mile three on September 27, 1995. Habitat
included three pools totaling 247.5 feet, three riffles (87 feet), and 2 flatwater (run) units (1 85.5
feet).
Within this station, 149 steelhead averaging 100 millimeters (range: 64 to 164 millimeters) in
total length were captured (Table 2). Eighty-nine percent of the steelhead were between 70 and
129 millimeters and various degrees of black spot disease were noted on 85% of the steelhead.

Other species observed while electrofishing were threespine stickleback, California Roach,
sculpin and crayfish.

Survey Mile Four

On September 28, 1995, a 635 foot station was sampled in survey mile four. Habitat included 2
pools (194 feet), 2 riffles (46 feet), and 4 flatwater units (331 feet of glide and 64 feet of run).

Forty-four steelhead averaging 86 millimeters in total length (range: 64 to 175 millimeters) were
captured within this station (Table 2). Ninety-five percent were between 60 and 109 millimeters
in length and 100% had black spot disease.

Other species noted were California roach, sculpin, threespine stickleback, and crayfish.

Survev Mile Five

A 500 foot station within survey mile five was sampled on September 28, 1995. Habitat included
a pool 60 feet in length and a flatwater (glide) unit 440 feet in length.

Forty-six steelhead were captured averaging 93 millimeters in total length (range: 58 - 261 rnrn)
with 85% between 70 to 109 millimeters (Table 2). All had black spot disease.

The only other species noted was California roach.

Due to size of the stream, sampling was poor at best, but steelhead rainbow trout presence was
determined. California roach, threespine stickleback, and sculpin densities were highest within
survey mile one, decreasing substantially above that point.

Length Survey Survey Survey Survey Survey

(mm) Mile 1 Mile 2 Mile 3 Mile 4 Mile 5
50 - 59 1
60 - 69 1 2 3
70 - 79 16 22 14 16
80 - 89 5 25 42 18 15
90 - 99 17 17 30 4 5
 Length Survey Survey Survey Survey Survey
(mm> Mile 1 Mile 2 Mile 3 Mile 4 Mile 5
100 - 109 12 19 17 3 3
110- 119 26 11 14 2
120 - 129 18 4 8 1
130 - 139 14 1 1
140 - 149 1 2 3
150 - 159 3 3 2 1
160 - 169 3 2 3
170 - 179 1 2 1
180 - 189 2 1 3
190 - 199 1 1 1
200 - 209
210 - 219 3
220 - 229
230 - 239
240 - 249
250 - 259
260 - 269 1

Table 2. Number of steelhead captured per survey mile, 1995.

General Estimate

This particular portion of Pescadero Creek is moderately impacted by human activity. Several
private residences occur within this reach including the town of Loma Mar, some minor
floriculture, and Memorial County Park which is extremely impacted by human activities for at
least 3 months out of the year. These human activities have had some deleterious repercussions
for the stream and riparian habitat. The following recommendations are offered to minimize the
impacts.
1. Assure adequate stream flows for the summer-fall period until the rain season begins. The
1995 summer had sufficient flow because of the extensive rain season (both in duration and
volume) of 94-95, however in drier years reduced stream flows may dewater reaches or cause
intermittency to occur.

Reduced stream flows will have a direct impact on the quantity and quality of rearing space
available. With cessation of continuous stream flow, pools and some flatwater may remain,
but volume within these units would be greatly diminished, decreasing rearing space and
salmonid populations. At decreased stream flows, riffles would be dewatered, preventing
insect production and use by young-of-the-year steelhead.

Water quality degradation also accelerates at decreased stream flow. A reduction in volume
allows water temperatures to increase at a faster rate which could be directly lethal to
salmonids and indirectly affect survival by increasing their susceptibility to disease. Higher
water temperatures decrease oxygen solubility and with lower D.O. levels the extraction of
dissolved oxygen by salmonids becomes increasingly difficult and growth, food conversion
and swimming ability become adversely affected (Bjomn and Reiser, 1979).

2. Retain as much cover (preferably woody debris) within pools and flatwater as possible. This
may involve the addition of logs and rootwads at a cost. But a sounder economical approach
would be to allow for the natural recruitment of woody debris from the banks and slopes and
permit the accumulation of woody debris.

The correlation between salmonid population numbers and habitat not only involves stream
flow, but diverse and abundant instream cover (especially woody components). Large woody
debris serves to 1) provide physical structure for scouring pools and undercut banks, 2) breaks
up stream flow, 3) stabilizes the stream channel, 4) aids adult salmonids by creating pools and
cover for resting during spawning migrations, 5) prevents displacement of juveniles during
high stream flows and provides refuge from predators during lower stream flows. 6) retains
spawning gravels if woody debris is placed across the stream channel, and 7) retains organic
material for insects to feed upon (Murphy and Meehan, 1991).

It is important for all habitat types (ie. riffles, flatwater, and pools) to have instream cover,
however since pool and flatwater habitat plays such a vital role in coho salmon and steelhead
rearing, the focus is placed on enhancing those habitats. Within this reach, pools and flatwater
had a diversity of cover (ie. boulders, vegetation, woody debris, etc), but abundance was very
low (38% coverage in flatwater and 10% in pools).

Type of cover is also important. Boulders are good for causing scour but they provide
minimal cover or shelter for fish. Rubble and cobble is good cover for smaller young-of-the-
year salmonids and for insect production, but larger fish are not able to utilize it for refuge.
Complex woody debris (root wads, log jams) provides optimal cover not only because of the
large area of stream they tend to cover, but also because the associated insects that live within
 and on the wood provide a food source.

3. Determine if nutrient loading is occurring downstream from the nursery. The localized
occurrence o f algae growth, especially in a heavily canopied portion of stream, is suspect. For
macrophytic algae growth to occur, sunlight, nitrogen (primarily nitrates), and phosphorus
(primarily phosphate) are needed. These elements are naturally occurring to some degree,
however not in such high quantities as to promote the prolific algae growth seen in this
section.

Algae can provide instream cover for fish if the algae is within deeper (9 inches or greater)
water, however it is not utilized as food by salmonids or most invertebrates. There are three
concerns with extensive algal mats especially at low flows. At low flows and in shallower
water, thick algal mats can be a barrier to salmonid movement and at low flows or in stagnant
water, algae photosynthesis may lead to supersaturated water during the night and oxygen
depletion during the day. However, a more important concern is with the water quality
conditions that lead to extensive algae growth (primarily the nutrient loading) and the
contribution this makes to the overall degradation of water quality within the stream and
lagoon.

4. Decrease the extensive trail system along banks within Memorial County Park and on private
land.

Local landowners have a vested interest in minimizing the trail system because of the erosion,
slumping, and loss of land that occurs on denuded slopes during higher flows. Judging by the
amount of riprap and other bank stabilization structures in the stream, these banks must be
highly susceptible to erosion.

Minimizing activities which would undermine bank integrity and allow for revegetation
would benefit not only stream resources but landowners as well.

Within Memorial County Park, there are several trails along streambanks and throughout the
park that are designated and routinely maintained. However, there is also an extensive trail
system that park visitors make from their campsites or as shortcuts to the creek that are often
located on steep, denuded banks. Many of these banks are already subject to erosion because
of their soil type, steepness, or location on a bend and trails just serve to accelerate the erosion
processes.

5. Retain or enhance riparian corridor.

Along with decreasing the extensive trail system along the banks, enhancing riparian
vegetation with native species will assure the integrity of the stream bank and decrease the
sediment input into the creek. Root systems of vegetation will stabilize stream banks and the
vegetation itself acts to filter sediment runoff from upland areas.
 In addition to reducing sediment input, overstory and understory vegetation can be utilized as
instream cover (roots or woody debris recruitment), provide shade or thermal insulating
canopy to the stream and be a source of food either directly (provide terrestrial drift insects) or
indirectly (adding organic detritus).

6. Replace the concrete road crossing within Memorial County Park with a bridge.

A potential concern with this type of road crossing is not allowing adequate passage of fish
up- and downstream during all flow regimes. This does not appear to be a problem, however
the sand and silt deposition upstream and downstream fiom the road is a problem. The road
crossing slows water down enough to allow sand and silt to settle in this reach of stream for
approximately 900 feet. The consequences of excessive sediment deposition are degraded or
lost spawning habitat and lack of channel (habitat) complexity (no pool, riffle, run sequences).
One continuous sandy glide does not provide the quality rearing habitat for salmonids that a
pool or run would provide. And the lack of cobble substrate (that is often associated with
riffles and runs) precludes the quality production of aquatic insects (drift insects fiom the
riparian vegetation would be available) that are needed for food. The low gradient that is
characteristic of this reach exacerbates the problem.

Comments

Distance in feet
upstream from USGS g a s Comments

USGS gage on left bank. Pescadero Road

Bridge location. Two instrearn diversions on left
bank (two bound 2-inch diameter pipes and two
1.5-inch diameter pipes).

Three remnant redds. Local landowner observed

Pacific Lamprey spawning at this site during 94-95
winter.

Sand deposition in alders on right bank

approximately 2-4 feet high and 200 feet long.
Screened 2-inch diversion line on right bank.

Approximately 100 feet of left bank is riprapped.

House on left bank.

 Garden on right bank with house. Scour erosion
left bank. Weeks Creek confluence.

Eroded left bank. Metal scraps and tires in creek.

Trail on right bank. Two screened instream

diversions (one 1.5-inch diameter and one two-inch
diameter).

Stairway leading fiom house to creek on the right

bank. Right bank severely eroded (approximately
25 feet high). Springs on right bank.

Trails on left bank. Right bank eroding.

Spawning gravel throughout unit (225 feet long).

Three redd depressions noted. One 3-inch screened
diversion leading to pump on the gravel bar (left
bank). Left bank with several cars (12) used for
bank stabilization (approximately 200 feet in
length).

Approximately 300 feet of left bank is stabilized

with cars and boulders. House and eucalyptus
trees on right bank. Culvert from left bank.

Screened 2-inch diversion from left bank. Whole

length of unit (439 feet) consists of spawning
gravel. Three redds located at downstream end.

Woody debris pile-up. Right bank eroded due to

water diversion from pile-up into bank.

Plant containers and discarded flower plants

thrown in creek. High filamentous green algae
growth even though canopy is greater than 90%.
Nursery on left bank. Flowers and discarded
potting soil strewn down 25 foot high left bank.

Left bank eroded 40 feet long x 25 feet high.

Two-inch diameter diversion line to nursery on left

bank. Eroded left bank 100 feet long x
 20 feet high. Right bank with trails to creek.

Landslide with fallen alders at base (parallel with

creek).

Natural erosion both banks.

Remnant redds located at this site. Eroded left

bank 50 feet long x 20 feet high.

Cuesta Vista Road bridge crossing. Both banks

below bridge are riprapped. Springs on right bank.

Springs with toxic substances (ie. strontium,

sulfur, arsenic, etc...) located on the top of the
right bank and flows to Pescadero Creek via a
culvert during periods of rainfall.

Two-inch diameter screened diversion line from

pump to creek on the right bank. Trails also on the
right bank.

Tire in creek.

Car on lefe bank (bank stabilization?).

Fallen maple across creek (not a barrier and not

destabilizing banks).

Left bank adjacent to Pescadero Road

riprapped for several hundred feet upstream. Some
sections along the bottom are washing out, but the
upper portion was stable.

Trash on left bank.

Trail on left bank. Eroded bank below the trail for

approximately 100 feet upstream.

Remnant redds at this site. House on left b i d .

Rusted pipe (15 feet long x 2 feet diameter) in
creek.
 Two 2-inch diameter bound and screened diversion
lines on left bank.

Houses on left and right banks. Staircase leading

to creek on left bank. Two-inch diameter diversion
line on left bank. Trash in creek at this site.

One-inch diameter diversion line on left

bank. Metal scrapes in creek. Right bank riprapped
for approximately 200 feet upstream and 30 feet
high.

Two 1.5-inch diameter diversion lines on left bank.

Pescadero Road bridge crossing. Right bank

denuded and eroded because of extensive trail
system. Trash accumulated on banks.

Pescadero Road runs adjacent to creek on right

bank. Right bank riprapped for several hundred feet
upstream. Wooden culvert on right bank for road
runoff.

Asphalt and concrete slab in creek.

Extensive trail system on right bank from

Pescadero Road. Trash located at several sites on
right bank.

Springs on left bank.

Right bank erodinglscouring because of trail.

Unnamed tributary on left bank with approximately

0.50 cfs flow.

Culvert on right bank for Pescadero Road runoff.

Unnamed intermittent tributary on right bank.

Landslide right bank with some revegetation.

Approximately 100 feet of stream length without

 canopy- high algae growth.

Remnants of concrete dam in creek. Four-inch

screened diversion line to creek.

House on right bank. Three remnant redds at this

site.

House of right bank.

Wurr Road bridge crossing.

Houses and shed on left and right banks.

Two 3-inch screened diversions and two 2-inch

unscreened diversions.

High filamentous green algae growth.

Woody debris accumulation at base of unnamed

tributary.

One 4-inch, one 3-inch, and one 2-inch diversion

lines from left bank. Another 2-inch diversion line
was not in use.

House on left bank. Memorial Park property on one

or both banks to 26,760.

Spring on right bank.

Tan oak fallen across creek. Not a barrier and not

causing bank failure at this time.

House on left bank. Bloomquist Creek confluence

left bank.

House on left bank.

Trail system on one or both banks.

Small rock dam built by park visitors.

 Location of old dam with only concrete sides
remaining. Stream bed above an agraded, shallow
glide.

Remnant redds at this site.

Fallen tree from right bank. Erosion/scoured out

right bank 100 feet long x 50 feet high.

Wing deflectors placed on both sides of creek.

Peterson Creek confluence.

Spring on right bank.

Eroding left bank 20 feet long x 50 feet high.

Unnamed tributary from right bank. Waterfall

entrance.

Gabion bank stabilization on left bank.

Concrete Road crossing within Memorial Park.

Substrate composition consists exclusively of

sand.

Rock dam built by park visitors.

Concrete dam site.

Foot bridge.

One 6-inch and one 3-inch going into

substrate.

Summer flashboard dam 47 feet wide x 7 feet high

(four 12-inch flashboards and a 3 foot high cement
apron). Screened five inch diameter
diversion.
 Literature Cited

Bell, M.C. 1986. Fisheries handbook of engineering requirements and biological

criteria. Fish Passage Development and Evaluation Program, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, North Pacific Division. Portland, Oregon, 290 pp.

Bjornn, T.C., and D.W. R.eiser. 1991. Habitat requirements of salmonids in streams.
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American Fisheries Society Special Publication 19:83 138.

Brett, J.R. 1952. Temperature tolerance in young Pacific salmon, genus Oncorhvnchus. J.
Fish. Res. Board Can. 9:256-309.

Flosi G. and F.L. Reyno1d.s. 1994. California salmonid stream habitat restoration manual.
2nd edition. Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game.

Murphy, L., and W.R. Meehan. 1991. Stream Ecosystems. American Fisheries Society,
Special Publication 19: 17 - 46.
SEPARATION PAGE
 THE RESOURCES AGENCY OF CALIFORNIA
Department of Fish and Game
STREAM SURVEY

Name: Pescadero Creek - Section 2 County: San Mateo Date: September 12, 1996

Stream Section: The survev began at Wurr Road crossing at stream mile 9.67
and extended upstream 9.23 miles to Trestle Creek confluence at
stream mile 18.9.

Tributary to: Direct drainage to ocean Twp. 8R. 5 W., at the mouth.

Sources of Data: Personal observation. U.S.G.S. To~orzraphicalSeries. La Honda

Quadrangle.

Extent of Observation

Pescadero Creek was surveyed from the U.S.G.S. gage at stream mile 4.6 to the headwater
barrier (a perched culvert) at stream mile 23.6. Because ownership in the Pescadero
watershed was diverse, three stream survey reports were written for different sections of
creek.

Section 1 begins at the U.S.G.S. gage at stream mile 4.6 and extends to Wurr Road
Crossing at stream mile 9.67. Land ownership adjacent to this section of Pescadero Creek is
primarily private with a portion owned by Pescadero Creek County Park. Landuse includes
a low density residential area, camping and hiking in Pescadero Creek County Park and
timber harvest.

Section 2 begins at Wurr Road crossing at stream mile 9.67 and extends to Trestle Creek
at stream mile 18.9. Ownership adjacent to this section includes Pescadero Creek County
Park, Baptist Camp, County Jail, a least two private residences and Portola State Park.
Landuse includes camping, foot/horse~"oketrails, and timber harvest (Baptist Camp), and a
few residences.

Section 3 begins at Trestle Creek at stream mile 18.9 and extends to a headwater water
barrier at stream mile 23.9. Most of the adjacent land is under private ownership, although
a small part is within Pescadero Creek County Park. Land use is primarily timber harvest.

Section 2 of Pescadero Creek was surveyed on August 15 and 16, 1995 for the purpose of
quantifying spawning and rearing habitat available for coho salmon (Oncorhvnchus kisutch)
and steelhead rainbow trout (Oncorhvnchus mykiss) and determine what habitat parameters
may be limiting production.

Because this portion of the survey began 9.67 miles upstream from the mouth, the term
survey mile will be used to indicate the distance upstream from Wurr Road crossing. For
 example, survey mile 1 will be one mile upstream from Wurr Road but 10.67 miles
upstream from the mouth of the creek.

Qualitative fish sampling was conducted on October 5, 6, 30 and November 2 and 3, 1995
in order to determine species composition and distribution throughout the surveyed reach.

Relation to Other Waters

Adjacent watersheds are Pomponio Creek 2.5 miles to the north and Butano Creek 0.5 to
1.0 mile to the south. Butano Creek and Pescadero Creek share a common lagoon. Within
the 9.26 miles surveyed, McCormick Creek entered at survey mile 0, Schenly Creek at
1.75, Towne Creek at 2.88, Parke Gulch at 3.24, Carriger Creek at 3.9, Keystone Creek at
4.65, Tarwater Creek at 5.2, Rhododendron Creek at 5.4, Shingle Mill Creek at 5.64,
Hooker Creek at 6.6, an unnamed intermittent tributary at 6.9, Peters Creek at 7.65, an
unnamed intermittent tributary at 7.74. Fall Creek at 7.95. Iverson Creek at 8.54, an
unnamed tributary at 8.7 and Trestle Creek at survey mile 9.23 (Figure 1).

General Descri~tionof Riparian area and Slopes

In section 2, Pescadero Creek remains entrenched within a V-shaped valley. Slopes and
riparian areas consist of mixed redwood forest. Land disturbance adjacent to the creek
consists of a minor trail system and fire roads some of which occasionally cross through the
creek. Further upslope, Old Haul Road parallels Pescadero Creek.

Watershed Drainage Area

Watershed drainage area upstream from the U.S.G.S. gage located on Pescadero Creek at
stream mile 4.6, is 45.9 square miles (1 18.9 krn ').

Elevation

Elevation at Wurr Road crossing is 200 feet and increases to 400 feet at Trestle Creek
confluence.

Gradient

Pescadero Creek remained low gradient throughout the reach with an average increase of 22
feet per mile.
 W R R RD

LEGEND

y
m Pescadero Rd.
Roads
-.--- Portola State Park Boundary

0 1 2 3
--L i
QUADRANGLE L m T l O N
Miles

Figure 2. Pescadero Creek: Section 2, San Mateo County

 Stream Flows

Stream flows were measured at three locations in h s reach with a marsh-McBirney Flow
iMate 2000 and calculated by the Centroid method.

Date Location Stream Flow

August 15, 1995
August 9, 1995
August 7 , 1995
(cfs)
Ten feet downstream from 5.7
Schenley Creek confluence.
Towne Creek fire road 7.3
crossing.
Approximately 500 feet 8.2
downstream from Peters
Creek confluence.

Table 1. Stream flow locations and calculated flow for section 2, Pescadero Creek, 1995.

b f f l e Habitat

In the 48,756 feet that were surveyed, 4,542 feet (9%) consisted of riffle habitat. Length
was taken on all 103 riffles identified, however detailed information on width and depth
dimensions, substrate composition, instream cover, and canopy were taken on only 23
riffles (22%). Within this reach, riffles averaged 43 feet in length (range: 10 - 243 feet), 23
feet in width (range: 8.5 - 80 feet), and 0.6 feet in depth (range: 0.4 - 0.9 feet), with an
average maximum depth 1.1 feet (range: 0.6 - 1.9 feet).

Primary substrate composition within riffles was gravel (26%), small cobble (26%), large
cobble (35%), boulders (9%), and bedrock (4%). Instream shelter was provided by cobble
and boulders (42%), undercut bank (12%), small and large woody debris (8% and 2%,
respectively), root mass (2%), overhanging terrestrial vegetation (17%), and white water
(17%). Average percent area with instream shelter was 37% (range: 5 - 70 percent).

Flatwater Habitat

Flatwater units (runs, step-runs, and glides) comprised 23% or 10,982 feet of the stream
length in this section. Of the 109 flatwater units identified, detailed information was
collected on 22% or 24 of the units. Flatwater units averaged 101 feet in length (range: 15 -
329 feet), 20 feet in width (range: 10 - 39 feet), 0.9 feet in depth (range: 0.5 - 1.8 feet),
with an average maximum depth of 1.6 feet (range: 1 - 2.7 feet).

Primary substrate within flatwater consisted of gravel (25%), small cobble (42%), large
 cobble (17%), boulders (8%), and bedrock (8%). Shelter was provided by boulders (35%),
overhanging terrestrial vegetation (26%), undercut bank (14%), small and large woody
debris (8 and 4%, respectively), root mass (3%), aquatic vegetation (5%), and bubble
curtain (5%). Percent area of flatwater units with instrearn cover averaged 38% (range: 10 -
70%).

Pool Habitat

The remaining 33,2 16 feet (68%) of stream length within this section consisted of pool
habitat. One hundred fifty-seven pools were identified, however detailed information was
collected on only 48% or 75 of the pools. Pools averaged 212 feet in length (range: 34 -
1,434), 24.5 feet in width (range: 14 - 48 feet), and 1.8 feet in depth (range: 0.7 - 3.6 feet),
with an average maximum depth of 3.8 feet (range: 1.6 - 6.7 feet).

Primary substrate within pools included sand (39%), gravel (27%), small cobble (15%), silt
(8%), large cobble (5%), bedrock (4%), and boulders (2%). Instrearn shelter was provided
by undercut banks (2 1%), boulders (2 1%), overhanging terrestrial vegetation (2 1%) small
and large woody debris (19% and 9%, respectively), root mass (5%), with minor amounts
of aquatic vegetation and bubble curtain (3% and 1%, respectively). Percent pool area with
instream shelter averaged 26% (range: 5 - 70 percent).

Spawning Habitat

Spawning habitat parameters were measured at pool tail crests only. Substrate at pool tail
crests included large cobble (28%), gravel (27%), small cobble (2 1%), boulder (13%),
bedrock (9%), and sand (2%). Most spawning substrate was embedded between 0 - 25% or
26 - 50% (49% and 46% of the sites, respectively), with the remaining 5% of the sites
embedded between 5 1 and 75%.

Canopy over the 9.23 mile reach averaged 58% (range: 5 - 95 percent) and consisted of
37% coniferous trees and 63% deciduous, oaks, and bay laurel trees.

Landslides or Bank Erosion

Landslides and bank failures were located throughout the reach, many of whch were
providing gravel and cobble.

Other Sediment Sources

Sediment from the roads or trails which cross the creek at survey miles 1.75, 2.88, and 4.7
and the trail system on the banks and slopes throughout the entire surveyed reach are all
potential sediment sources.
 Diversions

Instream diversions were located at survey miles 0.8 and 4.6.

Aquatic Vegetation

Thick algal mats were located at survey miles 1.7 and 2.9.

Pollution

At survey mile 1.14, thick foam or soap suds were on the surface of the water. Fine
sediment was also found throughout the reach, but in minor quantities.

Numerous springs were located throughout the reach.

Fishing Intensitv

Legal fishing is not permitted in this section of Pescadero Creek.

Other Recreational Use

Biking, hihng and horse trails are throughout this reach.

Accessibilitv

Section 2 of Pescadero Creek can be accessed from Wurr Road bridge, Portola State Park,
or from trails that lead from Old Haul Road (i.e. Towne Fire Road, Butano Ridge Trail,
Pomponio Brook Trail).

Posted

Section 2 of Pescadero Creek is not posted.

Stream or Bank Modifications

Erosion control cloth has been placed on the stream bank at survey mile 5.5 below a road
cut. Gabion baskets have been placed on the stream bank at survey mile 6.08.

Stocking

The Pescadero Creek watershed had been stocked with rainbow trout prior to the enactment
of the Steelhead Rainbow Trout Policy (1974).
 Log Jams or Other Obstructions

Log jams were located at survey miles 2.5, 4.06, and 8.0. All log jams were passable to
fish, however the log jam located at survey mile 2.5 was causing bank failure and the log
jam at survey mile 8.0 was aggrading sediment upstream and causing bank failure and
significant widening of the creek.

No other obstructions were noted within this section.

Date Location Time Air Water

(Ft) C C
8-15 0 1215 NA 17
8-15 3,112 1045 19 17
8-15 5,165 093 0 15 17
8-9 6,590 1700 18 19.5
8-9 8,304 1600 18.5 18.5
8-9 9,838 1520 18 19
8-9 11,385 1430 21 19
8-9 12,630 1335 20 18.5
8-9 13,710 1245 23 18
8-9 15,112 1130 18 17
8-9 16,570 1045 15 17
8-9 18,071 0945 15 17
8-8 19,268 1715 17.5 19
8-8 20,796 1640 21 20
8-8 2 1,928 1545 21 19
8-8 23,457 1435 21 19
8-8 25,116 NA 21 17
-- - -

8-8 26,680 1215 18.5 18

8-8 27,97 1 1120 18 17
L. d
 Date Location Time Air Water
(Ft) C C
8-8 28.902 0945 14 17
8-7 30,5 16 1700 17 21
8-7 3 1,864 1615 20 20

8-7 32,881 NA 22 20
8-7 33,974 1345 20 20
8-7 35.635 1225 22 18
8-7 37,090 1045 18 17.5
7-26 38,751 1545 26.5 18
7-24 40,489 1245 NA NA
7-24 41,391 1330 NA NA
7-24 42,275 1430 21 17
7-24 43,049 1545 24 18
7-24 43,83 1 1640 19 17
7-25 44.707 0915 16 15
7-25 45,378 NA NA NA
7-25 45,982 1100 17 15
7-25 46,923 1230 22 16
7-25 47,s 19 1315 21 16

Table 2. Air and water temperatures taken during the habitat inventory of Pescadero
Creek, Section 2, 1995.
'

Fish Sam~lingResults

To determine species composition and distribution, qualitative electrofishing was conducted

throughout section 2. Block seines were set at the upstream and downstream ends of a
station and a single upstream pass was made utilizing two Model 12 backpack
electrofishers. A11 salmonids that were seen were collected, however we only noted the
presence of other fish species, invertebrates, and amphibians. Salmonids were measured for
total length and released back into the station. With the exception of survey miles 6 and 7,
one station per mile was sampled. A single station overlapping the boundary of survey mile
6 and 7 was sampled.
 Survev Mile 1

The station within survey mile one was sampled on October 5, 1995. The station was 557
feet in length and included 1 pool (292 feet), 1 riffle (46 feet) and 2 flatwater units (219
feet). One-hundred sixty steelhead were captured, of which 144 were less than 100
millimeters total length (average: 71 millimeters, range 54 - 99 millimeters) and 16 were
greater than 100 millimeters total length (average: 126 millimeters, range: 101 - 185
millimeters)(Table 3). Eighty-four percent of the steelhead captured had black-spot
disease (encysted metacercaria of the trematode Neascus).

California roach (Hesveroleucus svrnmetricus), signal crayfish, threespine stickleback

(Gasterosteus aculeatus) and pacific lamprey ammocoetes (Entosvhenus tridentatus) were
also observed.

Survev Mile 2

The station within survey mile 2 was sampled on October 5, 1995 and was 374 feet in
length. The station included 1 pool (1 84 feet), 1 riffle (72 feet), and 1 flatwater unit (1 18
feet). One-hundred sixty-two steelhead were captured, of which 139 steelhead were less
than 100 millimeters total length (average: 75 millimeters, range: 44 - 99 millimeters) and
23 were greater than 100 millimeters total length (average: 120 millimeters, range: 100 -
167 millimeters)(Table 3). Sixty-nine percent of the steelhead captured had black-spot
disease.

Threespine stickleback and California roach were also present.

Survev Mile 3

A 590 foot long station within survey mile 3 was sampled on October 16, 1995. The station
included 1 pool (494 feet) and 1 flatwater unit (96 feet). Two-hundred forty-eight steelhead
were captured, of which 220 were less than 100 millimeters total length (average: 71
millimeters, range: 33 - 99 millimeters) and 28 were greater than 100 millimeters total
length (average: 117 millimeters, range: 103 - 193 millimeters)(Table 3). Sixty-five percent
of the steelhead captured had black-spot disease.

California roach, threespine stickleback, Pacific lamprey ammocoetes, and signal crayfish
were also observed within this station.

Survev Mile 4

Survey mile 4 was sampled on October 30, 1995. The station was 653 feet in length and
included 2 pools (276 feet), 3 riffles (109 feet) and 3 flatwater units (268 feet). Within this
station, a total of 495 steelhead were captured of which 453 steelhead were less than 100
-
millimeters total length (average: 75 millimeters, range: 44 99 millimeters) and 42
steelhead were greater than 100 millimeters total length (average: 125 millimeters, range:
100 - 325 millimeters)(Table 3). Ninety-eight of the steelhead captured had "black-spot
disease".

California roach, threespine stickleback, Pacific lamprey ammocoetes, and Pacific giant
salamander larvae (Dicarnutodon ensatus) were also present.

Survev Mile 5

Survey mile 5 was also sampled on October 30, 1995. This station was 470 feet in length
and included 2 pools (422 feet) and 1 flatwater unit (48 feet). Two-hundred twenty- three
steelhead were captured of which 201 were less than 100 millimeters in total length
(average: 75 millimeters, range: 42 - 98 millimeters) and 22 steelhead were greater than 100
millimeters total length (average: I33 millimeters, range: 100 - 222 millimeters)(Table 3).
All steelhead captured had black-spot disease.

California roach, threespine stickleback, and Pacific lamprey ammocoetes were also present.

Survev Miles 6 and 7

A single station, 800 feet in length and overlapping the boundary of survey miles 6 and 7
was sampled on November 3, 1995. The station included 3 pools (561 feet), 3 riffles (123
feet), and 2 flatwater units (1 16 feet). In all, 632 steelhead were captured, of which 533
were less than 100 millimeters total length (average: 78 millimeters, range: 42 - 99
millimeters) and 99 were greater than 100 millimeters total length (average: 124
millimeters, range: 100 - 225 millimeters)(Table 4). All steelhead captured had black-spot
disease.

Stickleback were also observed in this station.

Survev Mile 8

Survey mile 8 was sampled on November 2, 1995 and was 348 feet in length. The station
included 1 pool (177 feet) and 2 flatwater units (171 feet). One-hundred seventy-eight
steelhead were captured, of which 170 were less than 100 millimeters total length (average:
73 millimeters, range: 53 - 97 millimeters) and 8 were greater than 100 millimeters total
length (average: 120 millimeters, range: 103 - 147 millimeters)(Table 4). Forty-eight
percent of the steelhead captured had black-spot disease.

Other species observed within this station include threespine stickleback, pacific lamprey
ammocoetes, and pacific giant salamanders.
 Survev Mile 9

Survey mile 9 was sampled on November 2, 1995. The station was 603 feet in length and
included 5 pools (307 feet), 4 flatwater units (217 feet) and 2 riffles (79 feet). In all
421 steelhead were captured, of which 397 were less than 100 millimeters total length
(average: 71 millimeters, range: 48 - 99 millimeters) and 24 were greater than 100
millimeters total length (average: 127 millimeters, range: 100 - 176 millimeters)(Table 4).
Seventy-six percent of the steelhead captured had "black-spot disease".

Threespine stickleback and pacific lamprey amrnocoetes were also observed within this
station.
r

Length Survey Survey Survey Survey Survey

(mm> Mile 1 Mile 2 Mile 3 Mile 4 Mile 5
30 - 39 1
40 - 49 1 1 1
50 - 59 13 12 28 20 12
60 - 69 58 33 75 137 49
70 - 79 42 40 68 149 71
80 - 89 24 37 32 107 49
90 - 99 7 16 16 39 19
100 - 109 5 11 3 15 8
110 - 119 2 5 6 5 3
120 - 129 4 6 5 1
I30 - 139 1 2 3 6 4
140 - 149 2 2 4 6 2
150 - 159 2 1
160 - 169 1 3
170 - 179 1 1 2
-
--
180 - 189 1 1 2
190 - 199 2

- 200 - 209 1 -
 Length Survey Survey Survey Survey Survey
(mm) Mile 1 Mile 2 Mile 3 Mile 4 Mile 5
210 - 219
220 - 229 1
230 - 239
240 - 249
250 - 259
260 - 269
270 - 279
280 - 289
290 - 299
300 - 309
310 - 319
320 - 329 1

Table 3. Length distribution of steelhead captured within survey miles 1 through 5 in

section 2, Pescadero Creek 1995.
 i

Length Survey Miles 6-7 Survey Mile 8 Survey Mile 9

(mm)
40 - 49 4 2
50 - 59 20 19 55
60 - 69 106 54 132
70 - 79 169 54 132
80 - 89 151 26 51
90 - 99 83 17 25
100 - 109 41 3 8
110 - 119 23 2 2
120 - 129 6 3
130 - 139 7 1 4
140 - 149 9 2 4
150 - 159 4 1
160 - 169 3 1
170 - 179 2 1
180 - 189
190 - 199 1
200 - 209
210 - 219 I
220 - 229 2
-- - -- - -

Table 4. Length distribution of captured steelhead in survey miles 6 through 9, section 2,

Pescadero Creek, 1995.

General Recommendations

1. Reduced stream flows have a direct impact on the quantity and quality of rearing
space available for coho salmon and steelhead. With cessation of continuous stream
flow, pools and some flatwater may remain, but volume within these units would be
greatly diminished, decreasing rearing space and salmonid populations. At decreased
stream flows, riffles would be dewatered, preventing insect production and use by
 young-of-the-year steelhead.

Water quality degradation also accelerates at decreased stream flow. A reduction in

volume allows water temperatures to increase at a faster rate which could be directly
lethal to salmonids and indirectly affect survival by increasing their susceptibility to
disease. Higher water temperatures decrease oxygen solubility and with lower D.O.
levels the extraction of dissolved oxygen by salmonids becomes increasingly
difficult and growth, food conversion and swimming ability become adversely
affected (Bjornn and Reiser, 1991).

Recommendation: Assure adequate stream flows for adult and juvenile passage, summer-
fall rearing, and spawning.

2. The correlation between salmonid population numbers and habitat not only involves
stream flow, but diverse and abundant instream cover (especially woody
components). Large woody debris serves to 1) provide physical structure for
scouring pools and undercut banks, 2) breaks up stream flow, 3) stabilizes the
stream channel, 4) aids adult salmonids by creating pools and cover for resting
during spawning migrations, 5) prevents displacement of juveniles during high
stream flows and provides refuge from predators during lower stream flows, 6 )
retains spawning gravels if woody debris is placed across the stream channel, and 7)
retains organic material for insects to feed upon (Murphy and Meehan, 1991).

Although boulders and bedrock are adequate for creating scour, they do not provide
the high quality shelter that woody debris provides.

It is important for all habitat types (i.e. riffles, flatwater, and pools) to have instream
cover, however since pool and flatwater habitat plays such a vital role in coho
salmon and steelhead rearing, the focus is placed on enhancing those habitats.

Recommendation: Retain as much cover (woody debris) within pools and flatwater as
possible. Allow for the natural recruitment of woody debris fiom the banks
and slopes and permit the accumulation of woody debris. Log jams which
are not barriers to fish migration should not be removed or modified. Log
jams which are barriers to fish migration may warrant modifying by pulling
the key logs. Log jams and other woody debris should under no
circumstances be cut up. If possible, trees which have fallen into the creek
should be left in place. If the tree is perpendicular to flow and diverting
water into a stream bank which could fail (i.e.denuded bank) then the tree
should be repositioned parallel to the flow and cabled in place.

3. To provide for the natural recruitment of woody debris, riparian corridors will need
to be maintained if they currently consist of a diverse assemblage of' native plant and
tree species, or enhanced if riparian areas are lacking in native vegetation. Ideally
 redwood and to some degree, Douglas fir, provides the greatest, long-term benefit
once its fallen into the creek, however redwood does not naturally occur throughout
all of the watershed. In lowland areas, alder, willow, big-leaf maple, bay-laurel and
other native trees will provide the same benefit as redwood or Douglas fir, just more
short term in nature.

In addition to providing instream cover once they have fallen, riparian vegetation 1)
provides a thermal insulating canopy to the stream thereby maintaining the cool
water temperatures required by salmonids, 2) adds to the food base by providing
detritus which is a food source for aquatic insects, and 3) serves as habitat for
terrestrial insects which fish feed upon.

Recommendation: Enhance or maintain riparian corridors wherever possible.

4. Many of the non-native plant species are invasive, eliminate native species of plants
and significantly alter insect production. The most common non-native species
found adjacent to streams are Eucalyptus, Acacia, German and English Ivy,
periwinkle, and nasturtiums.

Recommendation: Remove exotic vegetation within the riparian area and replant with
native vegetation or allow native vegetation to re-establish.

5. For coho salmon and steelhead streams, ideal spawning substrate for optimal
survival, development and emergence of embryos and f l y consists of a mixture of
gravel and cobble ranging is size from 0.25 to 5 inches in diameter with not more
than 15% of the mixture consisting of fines (silt). Excessive silt and sand not only
smother embryos and fry but also fills pools thereby decreasing summer-fall rearing
space and inundates riffles which prohibits aquatic insect production.

Streams in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties have high background (natural)
levels of sediment however roads, land disturbance (i.e. urban development,
agriculture, cattle grazing, timber harvest) and bank erosion have substantially
increased instream sediment loads and degraded stream habitat. To curtail excessive
sediment loads within streams, active and potential sources of sediment throughout
the watershed should be identified, mapped, and prioritized according to volume of
sediment and cost. Sources to be mapped include but are not limited to landslides,
bank failures, roads (county, private and state owned roads), and land use activities
in the floodplain and on slopes which have a potential for delivering sediment to a
watercourse.

Recommendations for sediment generated from roads.

Detailed guidance on placing, designing, draining, and maintaining dirt roads can be
 found in the "Handbook For Forests and Ranch Roads". It is recommended that
private, county. and state owned dirt roads be subject to at least the same standard of
construction, maintenance. and erosion control as those roads under control of timber
operators or owners and who are subject to provisions of the 2090 agreement.

Sediment is generated from paved roads during maintenance activities during the
summer months and during periods of rain when sediment has slumped or slid onto
the road. Under these conditions it is recommended that all material removed from
the road surface be end-hauled to a location where it cannot enter into any
watercourse. This would include any mounds of sidecast which are usually perched
on the side of the road above a creek.

Recommendations for stream bank failures.

Stream bank erosion is a natural process which occurs under normal flow conditions
and can be an excellent source of gravel and cobble. However, bank erosion that
may undercut a road. house, or other cultural feature may need revetment.
Traditionally, riprap, gabions, or other hard structures are placed in the channel to
armor the bank and deflect the flow, however this has shown to transfer bank
erosion problems up- and downstream of the armored bank, initiate down cutting of
the stream channel, and create the functional equivalent of a canal. If bank erosion
needs to be addressed, it is recommended that banks be sloped back and vegetated
as opposed to using hard structures. If the bank erosion is associated with, or
exacerbated by, a particular land use activity, that land use activity should be altered
in such a way as to not impact the stream banks.

If a cultural feature precludes stream banks from being reconfigured, it is

recommended that geoweb or other erosion control fabrics in conjunction with
revegetation be used as opposed to hard structures.

To define a long term solution to chronic bank failures, a hydrologist or geologist

should be consulted in order to determine the most effective solution for maintaining
stream bank integrity and fish habitat values.

Landslide stabilization needs to be addressed by geologists. Impacts from cattle

grazing and agricultural activities can be minimized by maintaining a substantial
buffer strip (riparian corridor) between the sediment source and the stream in
addition to implementing cropland erosion control and alternative grazing practices.
Distance in feet upstream
from Wurr Road Crossing Comments

Wurr Road crossing.

McCormick Creek confluence on
right bank (waterfall at
mouth).

Trails running above creek on

both banks.

Baptist Summer Camp.

House on right bank.

Logging on left bank.

Three inch diameter water

diversion line from right
bank.

House on right bank.

Water lines on right bank

(hctioning?).

Thick foam or soap suds on

water surface.

Thick algal mats.

Schedy Creek confluence on

right bank. Extremely steep
entrance. Portola trail
crossing.

Towne Creek confluence on

right bank.

Debris accumulation 45 feet

long x 15 feet wide x 7 feet
high. Left bank scoured out.
Location Comment

14,283 Land slide on right bank.

15,112 Prolific algae growth.

15,228 Towne Creek fire road crossing

through creek.

Springs from left bank.

Parke Gulch Creek tributary

from right bank.

Shaw Flat trail on left bank.

Carriger Creek tributary from

left bank.

Land slide on right bank 50

feet high x 40 feet wide.

Log jam 30 feet long x 15 feet

high x 12 feet wide.

Landslide on right bank 70

feet high and 60 feet wide.

Left bank eroding 130 feet

high and 50 feet wide.

County jail compound on right.

Water line running adjacent to

creek.

Keystone Creek tributary

entering on right bank.

Suspension foot bridge across

creek.

Road across creek.

Location Comment

25,694 Eroding right bank (landslide)

300 feet long and 80 feet
wide.

Left bank highly erosive.

Tarwater Creek confluence on

right bank.

Rhododendron Creek confluence

on left bank. Rhododendron
Creek has a 15 foot high falls
20 feet upstream from
confluence.

Road on right bank.

Erosion control netting on
right bank for bank
stabilization (20 feet
long x 15 feet high).

Shingle Mill Creek confluence

on right bank.

Gabions on right bank.

Bridge crossing over creek.

Rocky left bank crumbling 160

feet long and 100 feet high.

Eroded right bank in two areas

(30 feet long x 75 feet high
and 20 feet long x 80 feet
high. Eroded left bank 20 feet
long x 75 feet high.

Hooker Creek tributary

confluence on left bank.

Unnamed intermittent tributary

from left bank.
Comments Comments

36,740 Landslide on right bank.

37,200 Footpath bridge crossing.

38,271 Unstable right bank 100 feet

long by 150 feet high.

Right bank is a vertical chalk

wall 100 feet long x 300 feet
high.

Eroding left bank.

Peters Creek confluence.

Trails on right bank.

Intennittent, unnamed
tributary from right bank.

Fall Creek confluence on left

bank.

Woody debris accumulation 85

feet long and 65 feet wide.
Log jam is not a barrier, but
stream banks (approximately 17
feet high) are eroded and
scoured. Aggradation of stream
bed occurring upstream of the
log jam.

Landslide on right bank

approximately 300 feet high.

Portola State Park facilities

on right bank.

Right bank eroded and scoured

(65 feet long x 16 feet high).
Location Comment

45,119 Iverson Creek confluence on

left bank.

Portola State Park bridge

crossing.

Trails have eroded or denuded

the left bank (150 feet in
length and 20 feet high).

Intermittent. unnamed
tributary on right bank.
Scoured right bank (50 feet
long and 20 feet high). Park
personnel housing on left
bank.

Trails on left bank.

Springs and erosion on right

bank.

Oil seeping from left bank.

Right bank eroded 75 feet long

x 30 feet high).

End of survey
 Literature Cited

Flosi G. and F.L. Reynolds. 1994. California salmonid stream habitat restoration manual.
2nd edition. Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game.

Murphy, L., and W.R. Meehan. 1991. Stream Ecosystems. American Fisheries Society,
Special Publication 19: 17 - 46.

Weaver W.E. and D.K. Hagans. 1994. Handbook for forest and ranch roads, A Guide for
planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, maintaining and closing wildland
roads, 161 pages and appendices.
SEPARATION PAGE
 THE RESOURCES AGENCY OF CALIFORNIA
Department of Fish and Game
STREAM SURVEY

Stream Name: Pescadero Creek - Section 3 Counties: San Mateo and Santa Cruz

Stream Section: The survev extended from Trestle Creek confluence located at stream mile
18.9 to a perched culvert barrier located at stream mile 23.9.

Tributary to: Pacific Ocean Twp. T.8 S. R. 3.W.Sec. 17 at the confluence of Trestle and
Pescadero Creeks. Big; Basin Ouadrannle.

Sources of Data: Personal Observation. U.S.G.S. Toporrraphical Series. Big. Basin

Quadrangle.

Extent of Observation

Pescadero Creek was surveyed from the U.S.G.S. gage at stream mile 4.6 to the headwater
barrier (a perched culvert) at stream mile 23.9 (Figure 1). Because ownership in the
Pescadero watershed was variable. three stream survey reports were written for different
sections of creek.

Section 1 begins at the U.S.G.S. gage at stream mile 4.6 and extends to Wurr Road
Crossing at stream mile 9.67. Ownership adjacent to this section of Pescadero Creek is
primarily private with a portion owned by Pescadero Creek County Park. Land use includes
a low density residential area, camping and hiking in Pescadero Creek County Park and
timber harvest.

Section 2 begins at Wurr Road crossing at stream mile 9.67 and extends to Trestle Creek
at stream mile 18.9. Ownership adjacent to this section includes Pescadero Creek County
Park, Baptist Camp, County Jail, and Portola State Park. Land use includes recreation
(camping, foot/horseibike trails) and timber harvest (Baptist Camp).

Section 3 begins at Trestle Creek at stream mile 18.9 and extends to a headwater water
barrier at stream mile 23.9. Most of the adjacent land is under private ownership, although
a small part is within Pescadero Creek County Park (Figure 2).

Habitat within section 3 was surveyed on July 25 and 26, 1995 and from August 22
through August 28, 1995. The purpose of the habitat survey was to ascertain the quantity
and quality of spawning and rearing habitat available for coho salmon (Oncorhvnchus
kisutch) and steelhead rainbow trout (Oncorhvnchus mvkiss).

Fish sampling was conducted from October 11 through 13. 1995 and October 3 1, 1995 in
order to determine species composition and distribution throughout the surveyed reach.
 I
I
LEGEND

- Highway1
e USGS Gag~ngStat~on
- Barr~er
Mill Site

0 1 2 3 4 5
QUADRANGLE LOCATION I--
Miles

Figure 1. Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County

 I
LEGEND
II
t Mill S ~ t e

-
Area of 12 Log Jams
Barrier
@ Willow Thicket

QUADRANGLE LOCATION

0 .5 1 1.5 2
Miles

Figure 2. Pescadero Creek: Section 3, San Mateo County

Because the survey began approximately 18.9 miles upstream from the mouth, the term
survey mile will be used to indicate the distance upstream from Trestle Creek confluence.
For example, survey mile 1 will be one mile upstream from Trestle Creek confluence but
19.9 miles upstream from ocean.

Relation to Other Waters

Within the 5 mile reach of section 3, Slate Creek entered at survey mile 0.8, Water Tank
Creek at 1.0, Dresti Creek at 2.2, Oil Creek at 2.4, Little Boulder Creek at 3.4, Waterman
Creek at 4.1, in addition to flowing unnamed tributaries at survey miles 0.8, 1.6, 4.4, and
4.6.

Adjacent watersheds are Pomponio Creek 2.5 miles to the north and Butano Creek 0.5 mile
to the south. Butano Creek and Pescadero Creek share a common lagoon.

General Description of Riparian Areas and Slopes

As in sections 1 and 2 of Pescadero Creek, section 3 is also entrenched. Slopes and riparian
areas consist primarily of a mixed redwood forest, although there are some disturbed areas
adjacent to the creeks which consist of Scotch or French broom. For the first 4 miles of this
survey reach, Old Haul Road runs parallel and adjacent to Pescadero Creek with the road at
the top of the bank in places. At survey mile 23, Pescadero Creek flows through a wooden
channel under an abandoned Mill site for approximately 100 feet.

Elevation

The survey began at an elevation of 600 feet and gradually increased to 760 feet at the
culvert.

Gradient

Gradient increases were uniform throughout the five mile reach (32 feet per mile).

Stream Flow

DATE LOCATION STREAM FLOW

(CFS)
August 25 Immediately downstream from Slate Creek 3.3
confluence.
August 25 Between Slate Creek and Water Tank Creek 3.3
confluences.
d -
 August 25 Approximately 80 feet upstream from the 2.1
County Park road crossing or 0.3 mile
upstream from Water Tank Creek.
August 25 At Bicentennial Bridge crossing (1,853 feet 5.1
downstream from Oil Creek confluence).
August 25 75 feet upstream from Oil Creek confluence. 1.2
August 25 125 feet downstream from Little Boulder 0.8
Creek confluence.
August 25 250 feet upstream from Little Boulder Creek 0.6
confluence.
August 25 300 feet upstream from Waterman Creek 0.4
confluence.

Table 1. Stream flows on Pescadero Creek. 1995.

Riffle Habitat

Of the 26,429 feet that constitutes section 3 of Pescadero Creek, 4,868 feet or 19%
consisted of riffle habitat. Length was taken on all 160 riffles identified, however detailed
information on width and depth dimensions, substrate composition, instream cover, and
canopy were taken on 38 riffles (23%). Riffles averaged 30 feet in length (range: 5 - 90
feet), 11 feet in width (range: 1.5 - 29.5 feet), 0.4 feet in depth (range: 0.2 - 1.4 feet), with
an average maximum depth of 0.7 feet (range: 0.2 - 1.4 feet).

Primary substrate within riffles consisted of gravel (35%), small cobble (32%), large cobble
(14%), boulders (1 I%), and bedrock (8%). Instream shelter was provided by undercut bank
(1 I%), small and large woody debris (15% and 4%, respectively), root mass
(3%),overhanging terrestrial vegetation (7%), bubble curtain (9%), and boulders/cobble
(51%). The percentage of riffle area with instream shelter averaged 38% (range: 5 - 75
percent).

Flatwater Habitat

Flatwater units (runs, step-runs, and glides) comprised 33% or 8,826 feet of stream length.
Of the 157 units identified, detailed information was collected on 26% (41) of the units.
Flatwater units averaged 56 feet in length (range: 10 - 242 feet), 11 feet in width (range:
4.5 - 24 feet), 0.6 feet in depth (range: 0.2 - 1.1 feet), with an average maximum depth of
1.2 feet (range: 0.6 - 2.6 feet).

Primary substrate components within flatwater units included silt and sand (8% and 5%,
respectively), gravel 44%, small and large cobble (8% and lo%, respectively), boulder
(lo%), and bedrock (15%). Instream shelter was provided by boulders (35%), undercut
bank (19%), small woody debris (1 8%), root mass (lo%), terrestrial vegetation (9%), and
minor amounts of bubble curtain, large woody debris, and aquatic vegetation (3% each).
Percentage of flatwater area with instream shelter averaged 33% (range: 5 - 70 percent).

Pool Habitat

The remaining 12,735 feet (48%) of stream length was pool habitat. Two-hundred and six
pools were identified however detailed information was collected on only 103 or SO% of
the pools. Pools averaged 62 feet in length (range: 4 - 392 feet), 12 feet in width (range: 4 -
29 feet), and 1.I feet in depth (range: 0.5 - 3.5 feet), with an average maximum depth of
2.4 feet (range: 0.9 - 15 feet).

Substrate composition within pools included silt (48%), sand (1 7%), gravel (20%), small
and large cobble (4% and 2%. respectively), boulders (5%), and bedrock (4%). Instream
shelter within pools was provided by undercut bank (27%), boulders (22%), small and large
woody debris (1 8% and 13%, respectively), root mass (1 1%), overhanging terrestrial
vegetation (7%) and a minor amount of cover was provided by aquatic vegetation and
bubble curtain (1% each). Percentage of pool area with instream cover averaged 32%
(range: 5 - 90 percent).

Spawning Habitat

Pool tail crests or potential spawning areas were primarily gravel (49%), boulder (14%),
small cobble (13%), large cobble (9%), sand (7%), bedrock (6%), and 2% of the pool tail
crests were silt. Most substrate was embedded between 0 - 25% (26% of the sites) or
between 26 - 50% (46% of the sites), however 17% of the sites were embedded between
5 1% and 75% and 1 1% were embedded between 76% - 100%.

Spawning substrate composition taken at pool tail crests only indicate that 62% of the sites
had substrate suitable for spawning (i.e. gravel and small cobble). However, many of the
pool tail crests that were predominately boulder or large cobble also had gravel and small
cobble upstream or downstream from the true tail crest. Pool tail crests at several of the
larger pools were several feet in length and consisted entirely of spawning gravel and
cobble. Substrate composition and embeddedness were not evaluated at other areas that
could be utilized for spawning (i.e. riffles, glides and runs).

Canopy over this reach averaged 75% (range: 0 - 95%) and consisted of 67% deciduous,
bay laurel, and oak trees and 33% coniferous trees.

Sediment Sources

Several sites of active erosion were noted within this reach. Sites of erosion included
"natural" landslides, slides triggered by road cuts. culverts which did not have bank
armoring at the outlet. bank failure due to diversion of water around log jams. pig rooting,
and side cast material from road grading.

Diversions

No instream water diversions were noted in this reach.

Aquatic Plants

Some algal growth was noted in isolated areas.

Pollution

Other than the sediment pollution, no other pollution was observed.

Springs

Numerous springs were noted throughout the reach.

Fishing; Intensitv

Legal fishing is not permitted in this section of Pescadero Creek.

Other Recreational Use

In the public portion of this section of Pescadero Creek, hiking and biking may occur.
Adjacent to Bicentennial Bridge, the owners of the private section use the area for camping.

Accessibilitv

Access to the upper portion of Pescadero Creek can be obtained by walking up Pescadero
Creek from Portola State Park or from Old Haul Road in Pescadero Creek County Park.
Old Haul Road continues to run adjacent to Pescadero Creek on the private property as
well, however landowner access would need to be obtained prior to surveying.

Past Stream or Bank Modifications

Cabled boulders were located at survey mile 2.2 adjacent to a bank armored with riprap. It
is unknown whether the boulders were intentionally placed in the stream or if they were
part of the bank annoring.
Past Stocking

The Pescadero Watershed had been stocked with rainbow trout prior to the enactment of the
Steelhead Rainbow Trout Policy (1974), however the exact location of the plantings is
unknown.

Log Jams or Other Obstructions

Twelve logjams were located within this reach. Two of the log jams appeared to be barriers
during some winter flow regimes and all have aggraded material behind ranging in height
from 3 to 8 feet. In some cases, stream flow is subsurface through the aggraded material.
At stream mile 23.4, a thick willow patch within the stream channel is blocking
downstream movement of sediment and debris.

Date Location Time Air Water

(Ft) C C
7-25 1,553 1630 20.5 17
7-26 3,189 0945 14 14
7-26 4,066 1030 15 14.5
7-26 4,823 1130 18 15
7-26 5,546 1215 20 15
7-26 6,652 1340 27 16
7-26 7,303 1430 25 17
7-26 8,219 1530 23.5 15
8-22 8,975 1100 19 14
8-22 9,507 1145 20.5 15
8-22 10,217 1230 20.5 15
8-22 10,823 1320 22 15
8-22 11,638 1415 22.5 16.5
8-24 12,592 0900 1 14
8-24 13,604 1100 16 14.5
 Date Location Time Air Water
(Ft.1
8-24 14,640 1115 19 15
8-24 15,450 1150 22 15.5
8-24 16,075 1300 22 16.5
8-24 16,876 1350 22 15.5
8-24 17,632 1455 20 17
8-24 18,489 1555 22 17
8-24 19,228 1650 20 17
8-28 20,444 1010 17 13
8-28 2 1,166 1115 18 14
8-28 22,359 1250 22 15
8-28 23,200 1400 18 15
8-28 23,880 1500 18 14
8-28 24,646 1600 17 14
8-28 25,117 1645 16 15
8-28 25,964 1745 16.5 15
8-29 26,3 13 0920 13 13

Table 2. Air and water temperatures, section 3 of Pescadero Creek, 1995. Air and water
temperatures were taken in shaded areas. Water temperatures were taken in
shallow depths (less than 1 foot deep).

Fish Sampling Results

To determine species composition and distribution, qualitative electrofishing sampling was

conducted in every survey mile. Block seines were set at the upstream and downstream
ends of a station and a single upstream pass was made utilizing a Model 12 backpack
electrofisher. All salmonids that were seen were collected, however we only noted the
presence of other fish species, amphibians and invertebrates. Salmonids were measured for
total length and released back into the station.

Survev Mile 1

Survey mile 1 was sampled on October 3 1, 1995. The station was 565 feet in length and
included 2 pools (236 feet), 3 flatwater units (160 feet), and 2 riffles (169 feet). In all, 491
steelhead were captured. of which 450 were less than 100 millimeters in total length
(average: 66 millimeters: range: 42 - 99 millimeters) and 41 were greater than 100
millimeters in total length (average: 139 millimeters. range: 103 - 274 millimeters)(Table
3). Pacific giant salamanders (Dicamptodon ensatus), stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus),
and pacific lamprey ammocoetes (Entosphenus tridentata) were also seen in this station.

Sixty-five percent of the steelhead captured had black spot disease.

Survev Mile 2

Survey mile 2 was sampled on October 31, 1995. The station was 380 feet in length and
included 2 pools (230 feet), 2 flatwater units (109 feet) and 2 riffles (41 feet). One-hundred
sixty-five steelhead less than 100 millimeters total length (average: 68 millimeters, range:
40 - 98 millimeters) and seventeen steelhead greater than 100 millimeters total length
(average: 133 millimeters, range: 109 - 200 millimeters) were captured. for a total of 183
steelhead (Table 3).

Sixty-two percent of the steelhead captured had black spot disease.

Survey Mile 3

Survey mile 3 had three stations that were sampled on October 12, 1995. Station 1 was 291
feet in length and included 2 pools (1 16 feet), 1 flatwater unit (85 feet), and 1 riffle (90
feet). One-hundred thirteen steelhead were captured, of which 100 were less than 100
millimeters total length (average: 67 millimeters, range: 42 - 98 millimeters) and 13 were
greater than 100 millimeters total length (average: 126 millimeters, range: 103 - 192
millimeters)(Table 3).

Station 2 within survey mile 3 was 277 feet in length and included 2 pools (210 feet), 1
flatwater (30 feet) and 1 riffle (37 feet). Eighty-six steelhead were captured, of which 79
steelhead were less than 100 millimeters total length (average: 63 millimeters, range: 47 -
95 millimeters) and 7 steelhead were greater than 100 millimeters total length (average: 132
millimeters, range: 104 - 154 millimeters)(Table 3).

Station 3 within survey mile 3 was 203 feet in length and included 4 pools (127 feet), 2
flatwater units (67 feet), and 1 riffle (9 feet). Eighty-nine steelhead were captured within
this unit of which eighty-five were less than 100 millimeters total length (average: 67
millimeters, range: 52 - 95 millimeters) and 4 were greater than 100 millimeters total length
(average: 115 millimeters, range: 102 - 127 millimeters)(Table 3).

Survey Mile 4

Survey mile 4 had 2 stations that were sampled on October 12, 1995. Station 1 within
survey mile 18 was 231 feet in length and included 3 pools (140 feet), 1 flatwater unit (54
feet), and 2 riffles (37 feet). In all. 63 steelhead were captured, of which 57 were less than
100 millimeters total length (average: 63 millimeters. range: 47 - 98 millimeters) and 6
were greater than 100 millimeters (average: 120 millimeters, range: 103 - 148
millimeters)(Table 4).

Station 2 within survey mile 4 was 297 feet in length and included 4 pools (149 feet), 3
flatwater units (80 feet), and 2 riffles (68 feet). Ninety-three steelhead were captured of
which 88 were less than 100 millimeters total length (average: 66 millimeters. range: 51 -
92 millimeters) and 5 were greater than 100 millimeters total length (average: 121
millimeters, range: 104 - 135 millimeters)(Table 4).

Survev Mile 5

Survey mile 5 had three stations that were sampled on October 13, 1995. Station 1 within
survey mile 5 was 389 feet in length and included 2 pools (172 feet), 2 flatwater units (80
feet), and 3 riffles (137 feet). One-hundred twenty-two steelhead were captured, of which
108 were less than 100 millimeters total length (average: 69 millimeters, range: 45 - 98
millimeters) and 14 were greater than 100 millimeters total length (average: 137
millimeters, range: 109 - 175 millimeters)(Table 4).

Station 2 within survey mile 5 was 124 feet in length and included 3 pools (82 feet), 1
flatwater unit (28 feet), and 1 riffle (14 feet). Thirty-three steelhead were captured, of which
29 were less than 100 millimeters total length (average: 63 millimeters, range 43 - 99
millimeters) and 4 were greater than 100 millimeters total length (average: 122 millimeters,
range: 108 - 137 millimeters)(Table 4).

Station 3 was 114 feet in length and included 4 pools (93 feet) and 1 riffle (21 feet). Ten
steelhead were captured, of which 7 were less than 100 millimeters (average: 67
millimeters, range: 43 - 76 millimeters) and 3 were greater than 100 millimeters in total
length (average: 141 millimeters, range: 116 - 190 millimeters)(Table 4).

Length Survey Survey Survey Mile 3

(mm> Mile 1 Mile 2 Station 1 Station 2 Station 3
40 - 49 11 9 1 4
50 - 59 132 37 26 28 18
60 - 69 165 59 36 31 36
70 - 79 92 35 21 9 20
80 - 89 32 22 12 5 9
90 - 99 18 3 4 2 2
 Length Survey Survey S.M. 3 S.M. 3 S.M. 3
(mm) Mile 1 Mile 2 Station 1 Station 2 Station 3
100 - 109 7 1 2 1 1
110 - 119 3 6 6 1 2
120 - 129 6 1 1 2 1
130 - 139 8 4 1 2
140 - 149 5 1 2 1
150 - 159 4 3
160 - 169 3
170 - 179 2
180 - 189 2
190 - 199 1
200 - 209 1
210 - 219
220 - 229
230 - 239
240 - 249
250 - 259

270 - 279 1

Table 3. Length distribution of steelhead captured within survey miles 1, 2, and 3 of

section 3 of Pescadero Creek, 1995.
S.M. = Survey Mile

Length S. M. 4 S.M. 4 S.M. 5 S.M. 5 S.M. 5

(rnm) Station 1 Station 2 Station 1 Station 2 Station 3

30 - 39
40 - 49 1 4 4 1
50 - 59 24 17 15 10 1

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60 - 69 20 46 39 6
 Length S. bl. 4 S.M. 4 S.M. 5 S.M. 5 S.M. 5
(mm) Station 1 Station 2 Station 1 Station 2 Station 3

30 - 39
70 - 79 9 20 34 8 5
80 - 89 2 3 8
90 - 99 1 2 8 1
100 - 109 2 1 1 1
110 - 119 2 1 2 1 2
120 - 129 2 5 1
130 - 139 1 1 1
140 - 149 1 1 1
150 - 159 2
160 - 169 1
170 - 179 2
180 - 189
190 - 199 1

Table 4. Length distribution of steelhead captured within survey miles 4 and 5 of section
3, Pescadero Creek, 1995.
S.M. = Survey Mile

Recommendations

1. Reduced stream flows have a direct impact on the quantity and quality of rearing
space available for coho salmon and steelhead. With cessation of continuous stream
flow, pools and some flatwater may remain, but volume within these units would be
greatly diminished, decreasing rearing space and salmonid populations. At decreased
stream flows, riffles would be dewatered, preventing insect production and use by
young-of-the-year steelhead.

Water quality degradation also accelerates at decreased stream flow. A reduction in

volume allows water temperatures to increase at a faster rate which could be directly
lethal to salmonids and indirectly affect survival by increasing their susceptibility to
disease. Higher water temperatures decrease oxygen solubility and with lower D.O.
levels the extraction of dissolved oxygen by salmonids becomes increasingly
difficult and growth, food conversion and swimming ability become adversely
 affected (Bjornn and Reiser, 199 1).

Recommendation: Assure adequate stream flows for adult and juvenile passage, summer-
fall rearing, and spawning.

2. The correlation between salmonid population numbers and habitat not only involves
stream flow, but diverse and abundant instream cover (especially woody
components). Large woody debris serves to 1) provide physical structure for
scouring pools and undercut banks, 2) breaks up stream flow, 3) stabilizes the
stream channel, 4) aids adult salmonids by creating pools and cover for resting
during spawning migrations, 5) prevents displacement of juveniles during high
stream flows and provides refuge from predators during lower stream flows, 6)
retains spawning gravels if woody debris is placed across the stream channel, and 7)
retains organic material for insects to feed upon (Murphy and Meehan, 1991).

Although boulders and bedrock are adequate for creating scour, they do not provide
the high quality shelter that woody debris provides.

It is important for all habitat types (i.e. riffles, flatwater, and pools) to have instrearn
cover, however since pool and flatwater habitat plays such a vital role in coho
salmon and steelhead rearing, the focus is placed on enhancing those habitats.

Recommendation: Retain as much cover (woody debris) within pools and flatwater as
possible. Allow for the natural recruitment of woody debris from the banks
and slopes and permit the accumulation of woody debris. Log jams which are
not barriers to fish migration should not be removed or modified. Log jams
which are barriers to fish migration may warrant modifying by pulling the
key logs. Log jams and other woody debris should under no circumstances be
cut up. Trees which have fallen into the creek should be left in place. If the
tree is perpendicular to flow and diverting water into a stream bank which
could fail (i.e. denuded bank) then the tree should be repositioned parallel to
the flow and cabled in place.

3. For coho salmon and steelhead streams, ideal spawning substrate for optimal
survival, development and emergence of embryos and fry consists of a mixture of
gravel and cobble ranging is size from 0.25 to 5 inches in diameter with not more
than 15% of the mixture consisting of fines (silt). Excessive silt and sand not only
smother embryos and fry but also fills pools thereby decreasing summer-fall rearing
space and inundates riffles which prohibits aquatic insect production.

Streams in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties have high background (natural)
levels of sediment however roads, land disturbance (i.e. urban development,
agriculture, cattle grazing, logging) and bank erosion have substantially increased
instream sediment loads and degraded stream habitat. To curtail excessive sediment
 loads within streams, active and potential sources of sediment throughout the
watershed should be identified. mapped. and prioritized according to volume of
sediment and cost. Sources to be mapped include but are not limited to landslides,
bank failures. roads (county, private and state owned roads), and land use activities
in the floodplain and on slopes which have a potential for delivering sediment to a
watercourse.

Recommendations for sediment generated from roads.

Detailed guidance on placing, designing, draining, and maintaining dirt roads can be
found in the "Handbook For Forests and Ranch Roads" (Weaver and Hagans. 1994).
It is recommended that private, county, and state owned dirt roads be subject to at
least the same standard of construction, maintenance, and erosion control as those
roads under control of timber operators or owners and who are subject to provisions
of the 2090 agreement.

With the exception of the roads owned by County parks, all other roads within
section 3 are already constructed and maintained according to the provisions within
the 2090 agreement.
 Distance in feet
upstream from Trestle Creek Comments

0.0 Trestle Creek on the left bank.

544.5 Landslide within the unit.

2,409.5 Landslide on right bank approximately 300 feet long.

3,040.5 Landslide on right bank approximately 250-300 feet long.
3,825.3 Orange stakes on left and right banks.

4,066.4 Small trib on left bank.

4,3 12.7 Slate Creek on right bank.

4,443.1 Rusted cylinder 3 feet in diameter and 15 feet in length found

with in this unit.

4,572.4 Rusted cylinder also lies within this unit.

5,077.1 Intermitant trib on right bank.

5,266.3 Water Tank Creek on left bank.

5,366.3 Road crosses over creek. Cement filled sand bags across
creek channel 10 feet wide and 50 feet long. Road is
comprised of dirt and steep on both sides.

6,142.1 Filamentous green algae. Open to direct sunlight.

7,848.1 Spring on right bank.

8,219.1 Spring on left bank. Dry trib on right bank.

8.418.0 Left and right banks "special treatment zone".
8,975.7 Erosion on left bank 30 feet wide and 20 feet high.

9,507.4 Erosion on left bank 30 feet wide and 100 feet high.

9,565.4 Possible trib on left bank. Erosion up to road on left bank.

10,034.4 Dry trib on left bank.

10,349.3 Dry trib on right bank.
10,501.1 Two homemade step pools in creek. Trail and trailer on right
bank.

10,630.1 Bicentennial Bridge 10 feet above creek.

10,852.4 Dry trib on left bank.

11,196.6 Spring on right bank.
11,537.8 Trib on left bank. Many steel cables and rip-rap within
creek.
11,638.0 Left bank steep and bare.
12,075.9 Filamentous green algae.
12,109.9 Left bank sliding.
12,483.0 Confluence with Oil Creek
12,641.1 Trib on right bank.
13,169.1 Road crossing.
13,287.1 Erosion on left bank.
13,3 17.1 Pig rooting on left bank.
13,440.1 Pig rooting on left bank. Discarded Humboldt crossing. Silt
berm on left bank.
13,604.0 Old Haul Road bridge. Humboldt road crossing on right
bank.
13,636.1 Pig rooting on left bank.
13,764.1 Pig rooting on right bank.

13,826.1 Pig rooting on right bank.

14,443.1 Pig rooting on left bank.
14,647.1 Pig rooting on right bank.
14,708.1 Pig rooting on left bank.
14,997.1 Pig rooting on right bank.
15,275.1 Spring or trib on left bank.
15,562.1 Erosion on left bank 250 feet wide and 100 feet high.

15,598.1 Erosion on right bank. Culvert 15 feet up right bank.

15,642.1 Strange yellow-orange foam on pool surface.
15,788.1 Spring or trib on left bank.
15,954.1 Road casting entering creek from right bank.
16,051.1 Pig rooting on left bank.
16,075.1 Pig rooting on left bank.
16,185.6 Pig rooting on right bank.
16.202.6 Pig rooting on left bank.

16.265.6 Filamentous brown algae due to direct sunlight.

16,270.6 Filamentous brown algae due to direct sunlight.

16,316.6 Pig rooting on left bank.

16,401.1 Skid trail on right bank. Landslide on left bank.

16,429.1 Left bank denuded.

16,661.1 Pig rooting on left bank.

16,875.6 Gully on left bank.

16,906.6 Perched culvert from road on right bank.

17,347.6 Horse trails entering creek with eroded bank (20 feet wide by
8 feet long).

17,631.6 Right bank steep and eroding (25 feet wide by 70 feet high).
Road above right bank.

17,762.6 Culvert on right bank.

18,254.6 Confluence with Little Boulder Creek on left bank.

18,281.6 Log jam 4 feet by 35 feet.

18,293.6 Bridge crossing. Pig rooting on left bank.

18,979.6 Orange sludge on left and right banks. Pig rooting on right
bank.

19,076.6 Pig rooting on right bank.

19,268.6 Erosion on right bank.

19,298.6 Trib on left bank with good flow.

19,370.6 Landslide on left bank 80 feet by 40 feet.

19,556.6 Pig rooting on left bank.

19,672.6 Erosion on left bank 60 feet by 35 feet. Passable log jam.

19,790.6 Erosion on left bank 45 feet wide by 40 feet high.

19,814.6 Ferrous seep on left bank.

19,916.6 Iron seeping off roots on left bank.

20,3 16.6 Debris jam 20 feet long.

20,389.6 Left bank eroding 40 feet wide by 35 feet high.
20,403.6 Channel eroded.

20,443.6 Erosion on right bank 15 feet wide by 30 feet high.

20,468.6 Spring on left bank.

20,536.6 Water is extremely turbid.

20,773.6 Log jam.

21,281.6 Erosion on right bank 6 feet wide by 20 feet high. Old
bridge crossing.

21,485.6 Confluence with Waterman Creek on right bank.

21,581.6 Bridge crossing near old mill. Humboldt crossing.

21,964.6 Old lumber mill on right bank. Creek forks.

22,086.9 100 feet of the creek goes through wooden channel under
saw mill.
22,666.2 Stream channel choked with fallen trees.

22,718.7 Trib on left bank with half the flow of Pescadero Creek and
the gradient is steep.

23,140.2 Log jam 24.5 feet long and 26.7 feet wide.

23,490.9 Intermitant dry trib on left bank.

23,716.4 Log jam 40 feet long by 25 feet wide by 4 feet high. Erosion
on bank 35 feet wide and 40 feet high.
23.76 1.4 Dry channel above log jam.
24,OO 1.4 Trib on left bank.
24,486.4 Log jam 15 feet wide and 13 feet long.
24,5 17.4 Log jam.
24,625.4 Old water heater in creek.
24,797.4 Pig rooting on left bank.
25,008.4 Pig rooting on right bank.
25,055.4 Debris jam 15 feet long by 8 feet wide by 4 feet high.
25,070.4 Pig rooting on left bank.
25,243.4 Erosion on left bank. Log jam 30 feet long, 12 feet wide and
6 feet high (low flow barrier). Six foot high aggradation.
25,845.1 Log jam 1 foot tall, 19.7 feet long, and 10 feet wide (covered
with mud).
25,845.1 Pig rooting on right bank.
26,066.1 Culvert (5 foot diameter) 4 feet above creek. End of survey.
 Literature Cited

Bjornn, T.C., and D.W. Reiser. 1991. Habitat requirements of salmonids in streams. American
Fisheries Society Special Publication 19:83 - 138.

Flosi G. and F.L. Reynolds. 1994. California salmonid stream habitat restoration manual. 2nd
edition. Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game.

Murphy, L., and W.R. Meehan. 1991. Stream Ecosystems. American Fisheries Society, Special
Publication 19: 17 - 46.

Weaver W.E. and D.K. Hagans. 1994. Handbook for forest and ranch roads, A Guide for
planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, maintaining and closing wildland
roads, 161 pages and appendices.
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F~OW ~2-..CE2 &?--ZL?Y ... .cZ-ZGE?-- - ~ . L ! ~ L ~ ~ K ~ ~ ~ ~ .....!<<?fL
~ ~ c ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Q ~ ~ : c - ~ ~ ~
Velocity T C R BT C
...................................................................
R ~TCR@
Stream Condition .....LL!ccL<: .........
&kk/ ::(<!/_P(C
........... ......
2~.....
........d.~-a_'L-.
.,, c-
L- 20C ACCESSIBILITY AND REMARKS O N ROUTE ( ~ ~ or
a dTrail, hlileage and Time)
Water Temp.
Air Temp. .......
,!A:gff-cd L L ~ Z ~?:~?c!cc..<i:L--~4
..-- .--. A:?~L.C.~A..L~&:-<?ZL!:?-
..-- .--.

Weather ....... ..........

Altitude .-...-.---..-.-..... -.. ................................
STATIONS ~0.4 NO. r NO, 6
Location of ADDITIONAL DATA (Aquatic Plants. Winter Conditions, Pollution, Springs, Other Veite-
Station bratcq, Other Recreational Use, Ownership, Ported or Open, Past Stocking, Other Names, Name nnd
Width
Depth
Bottom .
Spawn. Area 3 . 2 . - 3 9 2 P - - .
Flow ............ ~ : , C ----$l~fi
!
Velocity TCrn T C R Q T C R S
............... .......
-7

A&:!: .,-
J

Stream Condition q...CCC~.~~-~:C~->.+.L&&.:I../:<!?-.LL$<~,..~~~!~!~L~

/~<:?~!:~-2.!:64::
Water Temp.
Air Temp.
Time and Date
Weather
Altitude
NAME OF STREAM NAME OF STREAM............................................................... .
.............
\
BARRIERS AND DIVERSIONS FISH PRESENT: Species..................................................................................................

Abundance .
Success........................................................................................................................
Condition.........................................................................................
4.
Nat. Propagation .............................................................................................................
- Other Remarks .......................................................................................................................
,. , [, .I. (v: STATION DATA - ................................
STATIONS
Location of
(e.+> '

]V/U>
NO.

fi, ,
1
c! *,-
a
,f:y, Jq*Jr
No.2
F* #'
6.
No. 3
- ......--.......-.-...-- ...-....................--.-.-.
. .................--. --..- ........-............--
.............................................................................
...--. -..-......-......--. ....--.... .. ......-.--.-. - ....--...
Station ..............................- ................. .......... .............................
-.

Width .........5
........................................ 7' .............. ......................... ..............................-......-............................ -. ............................................. -........-.........------
-... .....-- -- .-.- -- ..--..........--. . -- .. ....-. .-..-............... -...-.- .......--.......-- . --
............................. . ...- .- ....... -. ........
.. .
........... - ..-- ........... ......- -. ..... ... ......-.------... -- ---
Spawn. Area ..
-2 ,;
,-A

< I , - .
?
*a.!.ic? ........ -........YoZ ........ FISHING INTENSITY:

Flow ....,i!.z..-.......LL ......... 222'!.:2..... ...........................

Velocity T C R S T C R @ T C R S
.....................................................................
Stream Condition .......ld:;-% ....i$~-r!i%!. ................
ACCESSIBILITY AND REMARKS O N ROUTE (Road or Trail, Mileage a n d Time)
Water Temp. .........&-!2
L
- Ci
2222-2
6 6" ....... 2222-2222

Air Temp.
C('0
........ ii:f
I . I ; ~ 16
I ~ . Prf
.E." - _.
Time and a t -L!L$.I>?.L..~!-I!~ +r...~L
Weather
.< :
u!&i.i ..
, '
-..~. Ff?c
'
-
Altitude ..3.115 .... r?.31-: .. -
STATIONS No.4 No. 5 No. 6 -~........ . .

Location of ADDITIONAT- DATA (Aquatic Plants, Winrer Conditions, Pollution, Springs, Other Verte-
Station ... ....................... .............................. brlter, Other Recreational Use, Ownership, Posted or Open, Past Stocking, Other Names, Namcs end
Accuracy of Maps, Sketclr Mnp, I'l~otograph, Other References.)
Width ............................ -- . ............................
Depth ...........-..--.............. -........... -...................-.....-....
Bottom .. -.................- -- --- ...... ..........................
Spawn. Area ..-- ....-.---...- --.. --- . -.--..--..--.--..-.---.......-......
Flow ..........--......-....... - ----- - -. ...................................... -

Velocity T C R S T C R S T C R S
.....................................................................
Stream Condition
Water Temp. ................. .-...
Air Temp. .................-.....--.-.
- -.....-......--- -.
--.. -..............
-..............

Time and Date ................................ ................................

Feather .............. . ..-.-.

..-.-. ..-.. .. -.. ........... ......
Altitude .....................-. - ................................
SEPARATION PAGE
 'C Field Form
California Department of Fish and Game
STREAM SURVEY
1 NAME OF

. >

--
j WATERSHED AND IMMED. DRAINAGE B A S I N ~ I ~Terrain;
tation; Shade)
~ : fail; Cultivation; Vege-

/ 1, ,+!->.A$

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c'""!'".Y
POOLS...-...-.----....
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A ;-;$, 4

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NAME OF SURVEYOR +---:-- ..-2. L..ii,...LLLLLLLLLLL~
NAME OF STREAM..-.-
., - - - - -- -.,,.,,
NAME OF STREAM --.-..-.-.--------.-.---..- -
BARRIERS AND DIVERSIONS. --.--- -.-------.-- FISH PRESENT: S p e c i e s , , .--...-.-.------.-------
Siu. ----. -.-. ......--...............-...-..... ..
Abundance - -.-------..--.-
Succen .- ----.------.--------*--... -
Conditi-. .---- - --
.---- d.
.....
Nat. Propagation .--....----.-
.......................... --.....-...-.--- ---.--- Other RunuL- --.--...---- ................
.. , j , . ,- fw : MON DATA --.. .---.-.--.---..---.-..... ...................................
STATIONS Na 1 No. 2 Na 1 ----- ..., ..........--....................... ..-
Station -..--..--- d,.-
n. 7
-.--- ",(*,. ------.-
fl,J**#/, -----.------
Width 5 - -.----.----
---.-.------ 7. ------...-
,.a
--- - ---.----
Depth .!.:..,. L.3"3:bA A,., a!~
3 " 6' ,,
r o
- - -
Bottom
7 ,
.'I." -------- 5.4- --------
Spam. Area ---. &s.-- -.2ioL-- -.---- FISHING INTENSlTYs --....-.-..------.-...-.-- -
Flow -3 . 3 - ,.' '*j 2GLL -- --- ----,-.-------
Velocity TCR,S TCRg TCRS
.--------------..-..---------------.-------------------------.---.---
-
d ,
Stream Gndition ......d~z?kl.-.- &A[.-.-- --.-- ACCESSIBILITY AND REAIARKS ON ROUTE (road er Trail. Milea* *ad Time)
water ~ .m
...p.... ..... . .6 &' - . . -
Air Temp . - ,.78", ---
-
G

T i and Date %.&.&!%

-4, pH --
Weather L - . & k c -----.-
Altitude .z&..--
--2.-"O --.-----
STATIONS Na4 No. f Na 6 -.- ...........
Location of ADDITIONAL DATA (hqu.t;s Plants. Winter Condition,. Pollution. Spriny. Ochrr V e n r
Station bratn. Othrr Rarestional Us*. Owrxnbip. Posted or Open. Past Stockin8, O t l , Namn. Names md
A c c u r ~ef~ Map, Skncb Msp. Pboooyaph. Ocher Rrfcrrnce.)
Width
Depth
Bottan
Spam. Arm - ----.--.-..-
Plow ....--... -- --.--.- ...- -
Vdaity T C R S
.......................................................T
T C R S ....C
....R
....S
..
Scram Condition ----...--- -_.- -----
7-
Air Temp
Time md Date
Weather
Altitude
 .--- NAME OF STREAM........

; ...........
....
.....

. ,
.......

...

STATIONS
Location of
Station
Width .... ,
I

1 Depth A-
------
Bottom

Flow
t ,
Velocity .
------

Air Temp. -------

Weather
Altitude _. .
STATIONS No. 5 No. 6 -
Station -- ------.....--. - --. .. -.----
Width
Depth -- --
--. -.. -- ----
-
B. . -m
LJ.
Area
FIOW
~~~
i
------.--
........ --.. .......-

Velocity

....................... . ,

Water Temp. --&--&A -- -- -

Air Temp. ---s--.d-&- --
Time and Date ~&-d---- ...........- .... .- -
Weather : . ................................................. --...................
Altitude
-2- -3-
 -----
~ M E M O R ~ A P
L A R K
Stream Conditions
The dam md the bail o f tba dirrsrslwr tsabing fnm i t are toaairsd oa
Pasaadem Crrsek am@zimt.Xy or a mila albarv t t a amath
aad agproobmWy awq- of a die -fiulr frat& the rortrram#l olr
1JUtwm ch.aek ioto plrma%emLagoon. Ths sits ia ~ j e -dim u ~ 4,
T89,B5Wsn4i80~~aprtP#rmnFontb~Wai%idsra~~
The lacrality i a ar tih6 U&.O&r Sao* UrPs Quadhngte (ma 1W3,
nsprtn.t;od 1mQ) and on tbe U. S. JhgmtB- m- Bey 4-WB
(L9G)r

T h s d a r P l i s a ~ d i r t ~ ~ ~ ~ b g ~ ~ i s I ~ l l e d l l
Erms,and~burtagor~iafelggrtiorfabi@'18t~afeaobg.ar,
A taqamry wwdea .giUrag abcnat 20 rlnebs ride l a leeeta&a tha eaufh
e l & oi' ths drsrPr -Thadllrsrsiosl leads oi"lr irag the narth st& of 4 b Q4Pa
rmd a s f i i 4 t s wafer in crs im?csgul&r Qicrru'ulre $hm@hopen fi@Ide,at praecwat
l, m
~ c r u l t i v ~ t w and e Lnto B.tmbr,ro Lagem a shorf diatmmb aboa, ibbo
new State Xilghmay 1. lQlrrsr tW 1- end @f ths diwsm~loltthsm $8 a
bitah whiah crameats the dimmian wieh a pand argprwxZmktm3.y'f? or 8 wm?
tn extent, whe i 1s rsltaated akmt aas-fwr%Eof a mlla aart3k of Pemabw
Lagam and is immliakeLy dftw.r)nt W new State 1. !f!Ua gan& i a r
.lk,wn an but& o f the aWvwmm%ZoneQlaagrr, w64 appmatly &xi- w
Iwbsl(tkas1902, T l w r ~ ~ t % b d a a , W r F b b r C , D a a w l U Q C ~ ~
~ b u h a s ~ ~ i b e 8 ~ t Q , ~ ~ W t ~ f l ~ l l ? l l l ~ W W ~
oi L ~ W B ~PDUW- aiterBes in m srna b6-EL tam daw~aab nar s ~ i a
Hliamy 5.
a m -17 an an carti* m caax1.m~par aprs n a
the srpillwiy aPlQ aYut LO gallnnro p m Wmbe lm0 te8Mag thmugb Q 8 dnsP.
Tho ro23afnderofthflolrlilltb ~tiuaretwh&ngtha,damraargasrsiogintotbs
t l i ~ l o n . Bsla#M, of fhs ahmwtem of flr, UitQh end the terrain i%
reu~
dfff'icult t;o ammare tha $lw in tb bimmlcr,, but appa~entlyf t ammttgb W
w- ale mu ftoa tmam&rssf lbsn eeeoli, rn ellftre n o
w in the t3$VW83&4
rdter follataw tbs abo-tianad narJ Wing mtm?3PeQI
4 p m . Ih addltttm, a mall of mt4r wm Clratnlng cmf 6" the
grerfou%ly-nwlttcmad pcsd and fl- infa %he Uimxeia;n en4 tbme fa-
Pbmmfero Lagoat*
w2m ax@#
The diveraicrn is stwwzmd at its hsard by ~
~inah eqnaze
l mi
ah/amw
a~rraaroodoafnr~,4~tri&,pl~ehiWnireanthes~aabb~h.
Bur. ~ i s hc;onseroa+'m, 7/31/46 20 1

Appmnt3.y tbe main, if not the only, p m m t pau'pom of Aivorfiiog water

5s to run i t through the unaultivated fie136 f@x aaltutty regulsfon.
Cattle may also use the div8mion and/or mall p B s a201143i t a aourae fur
wt3t0Thee

Na water 13 dimrted d f ~ ? ~ f f3?Oni

l y the bA6k~?~%erbebflht tM 3 ~ ~ 1 . d1m
3
wur irrigatian pr-see, but by regart of ?@r Peek a mfghborfxg ?%noher,
L*. stma ::umottl (~peUtng1 ) at tim8 I~mlZallsa p o r h b l ~p~rtlpt o
irrimts hi5 aultgvafed fleXba on the much s i b of! Pesaade~oC m k *
No p q i w tams being a% the t h e of the iaspittfon*

On July 31 tb water in the W 2 a area be%m?tnDonelU. d a and nsw S t a h

iU -$?m:q2, m3 maiaing otn$ maedinQ. A t high water in tho atream &OF
thrcm@ mnltpulatfan of the Isves gatas, tM situation could be remmw3,
f * e., *he l a m in gana,ral 1s u r s t s ~ l l yfloudeb 1cm.Z z ~ ~ o i f
P i l l s t h e w l a u e pant38 in the m e , Srrctud;tng fb prodousr3pmaf 2 O m l
2 t o 3 L~OW g a d toaelwd no* etf! Pernadom B ~ O O B lrfso,
, if appwm
thti inatabhtlcm 02 a & Plash bcm%Ua m s e tM fewe~8nd 6f
dimrs2on fmm ; D a a s l Z i dem pFoUll4 ~ m the ma cas of waWr in %b BLiteh
Ieac.tin3 to %Ms pun(?, i . e., c a m the %afarf'ma tiha biver8ion
in% LZro pcr~dinstaad of into ?@aoa&@ro I.agean* Fihethw or ma* swh
* m
gm.atice f o Tuffm d $.a no% k nm ia tba tvrttep.

hsnaiaml trcrut;, sma of %he p s m t masmtsl fiat& (2 423 3 i~f~brs I-)

am3 t41e a t m ~ aprobably of -the pmVfau~88amnts fiatoh (4 t~ 6 inches 1ma)
IWXQ ~ S LZhd d h ~ u 3 r ~ l bPPCllP
n T)sneEff. dm. A t fh tPl=e
f i s h , i T tMy mwd Bmtretm, tmuld exxi up in 3ersuaderS EW lose
of tmut was o b s m m d at any point Bisfted, but It is p r o b ~ b l efWt mm
t w a d m s b~m d9 %he *d.nter and s p i n $ fiaad Waters begln $0 mc3e8e favlan
%hewu2timt;ed fielB~3and in. ths m%ow ponds, (4jBicsIcleB~arCh(-re
s b w m t in all of t h e rsmm v5site8, and m y stxmdmi fn r at
azhm as
tho teatars mceae, but sudh los3 is not dc?exmiX %e be of eooaonic ~ & m e r )
WZna the p e t ~ ~apon
t mason DO1lbl32, mmW the pond north of Peaaabcm
lhgxm to a maup of indi\ridua%a far Buak lamtine; paqmsoe aad intea& t o 40
so 8 W n g a d a g aaasan. He atafgd Wmt her Bad elm rent& the pond For
%he saw w o w about f a years a g ~ , (m. Peek tor4 ms that 0 1 d - t h resf-
donte ha4 m g a W fto him %ha% %his psxld many y e w am Jlr,mre,d fhe &n badg
09 hson&ra Za,goai, an8 that at that &%ma1Psewadeu.w Cmek entend %hePaoifie
Ooean next to the bluSP about; am-quarter of a r m i h abow i t a pmsont m3t;h,
end atwp.ys rctmfnod open to ther sea. Z f awh w Ei~tu&%llgr the mae, tW
aondi.C;im must h a m eart&ed prior t o 1902, aims ths G a t e Cmxr; 3,uadragZs
irssuu8 in that yeerr shower the m%h at i t # pmsat atee mA the pand as a
eeparatca body of m-r)

On Suay 31 the f1m af water in Peeaadslro ntup q u f t ~-11, but the mQ$
ba8 xsnxalned apm thFo-out the enttra mmor @ a m * 'CTadabMly, the g a w
dition of t3om8Ama bppon and the Zowr ~m?% ef 2emadoro Cmek ffo~omteb
m r t h e y~arm, %he Lagoon bcJonFng shallower an8 tlae mmmr flaws in dfia, &mama
m l l e ~ . 'Ilfia prtndlpat a3ums baen the bimcarsing w s sf wat;etr ~ Q dn2-
P
gertim and d m t t b t o weo daiarsstratlon of the drainage basin, anb aiP%Sng
a r e ~ w by
i h im ocmstruct2a;n and omaim of miltivatad PaaB 8, Si'LBbg: frUa
raaa aanstrmctlan in the oSeiniQgof Lma Mer, about fin laSlas ups%rr~emt)ba8
been o q s t i a l l y ~ C Q o ~ t sburinp;
r the p u t ieor m@@r Defmetsa%IOn&$
trr mbm mpid winter nurdff, laroar &mmm~ ilm, hi&!brswmer ~ r ~ ~
and m o t o r siltfng. Sanri g s m m are aloo of J;fm q i n l o n thaf the oonstmtatlen
of Stato Highway 1 and tb h i ~ w a ybrI@ otter Pswatlmo I a g c m at the now
l o o a t l a new the nrrsut2.t has m$tl1t& in a clam eha2lm 3,qpon. It is g o ~ s i b l e ,
but not aefiain, tbat 1- maks dmped in tb lagoon 3118% below %lie ww
Iaftrfimbri8ll;s Burlag its m8truetim h%memated this effect, buf the other
faoWra &ioh have bean nanttomd haw ahm tonderCL t o p2rwlw tW sams cmditiane.
I aatw i ~ ~ c n
TbE) ~ Z V ~ I P O I U I01 s prcsbably m d m s canditians for trout in
ibmfl%adam
the upper portion of irw- Xa&c%mtamat less fa'irarable by Zrtmenin& the
i n n o w of fro& water 1nf;o it, but as noMd prePlausly Wsafar a8 the miter
b o w no diracf mrtalftg o f trout h a oco-8 tn tho Conditfena in
the l m r po~tionof 3asaadaro Lagma am c ~ . m o o dby the erntranae cP wa-r from
Rttaoo C ~ c kand %be return of water Prool th dfmraian n?am lknelli data.
13. Bbmlli told the ?alter ani! Zllr. Paok that he has no p a w %t o d f n r t mffg;F1
mother or no% h~ may aivart m%er a geazaft fro;r tM State Mviaion of'
3 a W r Raswms 2s not k m m t o the w'rltw* f f h8 may not do go, t,hQ mat%er
shsuldi Bcs &@I%& rrl%htho Mvf~l@Il Of Rs-trese

Tbe pmsn& saremi&gat thc ha4 & tb dfmrsicm ks fnsd@BB.t;O an8 Pt 2s

macsnrmem2ob %ktXP. 3)onol.J.i be rerquWrS, fa fnstaLT a samm of l/4 h o f t ~quarer
roash and block a . y i X o w Qf mter amwid B C ~ B I J I Sfme no l o ~ sof f i a h 1%-
ie h u m to have %&aplaue in tihe Uz. L)Qx~BLU probably aaruzat lom2ly
be ,-quire8 t o relome nora water tlxnm& %ka spiZ&way t P m psesm%, b e br,
be Wg0d
ffi%~likd ttB16860 W I;B1Cb t?%%bS?dCXISt;t?O~89 ~ t W $ b and l ~ VEXX6- Wf;
Bs : ~ Z 1be Ptold rssywa@riblefor 1-8 of' ftfaSr bife in t b lama%,If mab o6eum
and om BE! attribuw q;b S?mufflaiea8 z?~)~LBS\ISIO 02 water f%-&3 the ilam+

011 t % s date, Jaw 81, &&, Peek anfi ]e siaftecl BRre LJonalU an& MZ'r Peak told
Bin that he mst a 8 t a U a s ~ r s e acE I,/$ inch nquars mesh, Wtz%blyBloobd
at t f i o sf9es, as s c ~ mas hs aaa pmurca ~ t u ~ )B'Ip*
+ Peek e1m mqu@ste8MP.
Bmelli t o mle@e as nwh osab~dlrectXy t3amrkmm R?131llfke bm ls3 ha
&id B O ~ d *
SEPARATION PAGE
LEO .51V,FQiJA3,,7V Stanford, C a l i f o r n i a

firmmu r~i;" FISH CONSERVATIQ~~ --".--.... -- September a, 19118

r -------\
1..
CKmK, SAlJ MATE0 COUNTY
L;OIEI,LI D?Jd ANT? 3IV'?ESIQN, ~ C A-T F A O
-- _ --____---

1x1 accordance with your request of August 18, a survey of lower Pescadero
Creak, w i t h special reference t o subject dan and diversion, nas carried
out bj t h e writer i n company with Studant Biologist Prank E, Short on
August 23. Two previous surveys were made by t h e w r i t e r s on July 31,
1946, i n company with Warden C, 3. Peek, and alone on October 15, 1946,
Beports on these two m e y s were mds t o you in latter form under
subject heading on July 31 and October 16, 19k6, respectively, and describe
t h e conditions existing a t %be time i n d e t a i l . The present notes include
changes observed and snpplemantary data obtained on Aumst 23, and are
a u p e n t e d by the attached map and series of photographs,
1

On August 23 it was found t h a t t h e &foot d i r t d m was i n place at t h e

aasee l o c a t i o n as on previous surveys and the general set-up was t h e same
(see photos hs. 1-4).

It aaa found t h a t a loose piece o f wire cloth, 5 f t , wide by 3 f t . Ngh,

of &to-the-ineh mesh, had been ineitalled a t t h e head of t h e diversion,
preamably by the cnmer, Mr. Fabro Donelli (see photos TJos. 3 and 4).
I n addition, t h e old piece of o n e h a l f inch square mesh wire c l o t h stretched
over a wooden frame 4 ft. wide by 2 f t . high was i n place beside Z t . As
may be seen from the above photos, thess trro screens are totally ineffective
i n preventing fish from going down the diversion. The flow i n t h e diversion
was estimated to be 1-1/2 t o 2 c.f.s.

The spillway for the deEl consisted of a gisall trench cut through ths tap
of the d m and l i n e d with wnd bags (sate photo Ro, 1), The flow in t h e
s p i l l a a y was measured by t h e f l a t method and found t o be approximately
75 g0p.m.
Very fresh beaver c u t t i n g s (see photos Nos. 3 and 4) of various sizes s e r e
in place and s c a t t e r e d around t h s head of the diversion nnt a l s o in and
near t h e head of t h e spillway. Same of t h e cuttings apparently had been
removed from the diversion d i t c h by human agencug and throam up on t h e bank.

The diversion ditch.for i t s e n t i r e length and Peacadero Creek from t h e

Donelli Dam to i t s mouth were next walked out, No trout =ere seen anywhere
i n these, stretches of water. (AS noted i n prgvioua reports, tidewater
i n Pescadero Creek lagoon reaches Danelli Dam.)
Sticklebacks 1/2 inch long t o a d u l t size were extremely abundant and aculpins
( ~ o t t u s )3/lr t o 1-1/2 inches in length c o m t o abundant i n the lagoon,
e-lly i n +he area i m e d i a t s l y below t h e dam. I n t h e first 200 yard8
downstream from the dam one frsahly-daad stickleback and pieces of two well-
decomposed, unidentified fish (probably s inches long i n life; p o s s i b l y
smtlpins) were aem.
As noted in previoua reports, the D o n s l l i diversion i s connected with a
pond situat.ed about one-fourth of s mila north of' Psscadero Lagoon and
iamadiatoly adjacent to new State Ribway 1 ( m e photo No. 5 ) Thle pond
is ls3e';f by :&. b n r a l l i to tho Half Moon Bay Duck Cl~b, dad 1s pouted
by tile latter organization. At the tine of the survey, the water h this
pond was receding, and it had reached a level at which there 14 no inflow
or outnow, Several hundred dead and dying sticklebacks ware noted near
the ltentrancettto this pond, i,e., in the vicinity of the dfrt road which
connecte orith State Highway$ (see map). Ha trout were seen in this area,
As noted in prwiour reports, apparently the main, if not the only, grewent
purpose of diverting w a h r a t the Donelli Dam is t a run it through .uncultivated
f i e l d s for srilinity repulsion. Cattle may also use the diversion and/or
small ponds along its oourse for drinking P U P ~ Q ~ ~ PJQ
S . water is used for
irrigation.
The area marked "Am on the atap is a borrow ditch for the leve'P which borders
the lagoon in this area. Z'&@ water from the diversf on ditch dissipaters
itself in the portion marked WARSBY Ai'lEAfr, and the surplus flows i n t o the
borruu ditch mrf thenae into the l a p o n v i a a u u l t ~ w tand tide gate at
point marked tt13w on tho map, It was d i f f i o u l t t o determine &ether or not
t h i s tide gate is now f U l y operative, since it was submergpd, but sane
water xas seepkg into t h e lagoon from the borrow d f t ~ hthrough it at the
t b of the survey.

The recomendat.i~nspresented in the miter's repart of J u l y 31, 19k6,

s t i l l hold gotxi.
 r-:;STRICT O F F I C E CQpy

- SCALE IN M\LES

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Natural Waters
Brtiflcietl Vaters
Borrow Ditch for Levee
Culvert and Tide Gate Connecting Borrow
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T U 9 SL'C3Qjff&@J Stanford University, C63.W.

A zwm-tim of the laosr portiarma of ;)escadero Creek m s mede by

ae yesterday, Datober 1% Changga in canditlans from July 31, the
d a t e of the gmviaus survey (6tm my Leftar Co Bureau of Ffsh Consomtfa?z
dated SUy 31, 1946) an, ths fallouiag,
It mas fotma thet I&. Pabra DoneUt, owner of .the &rap had not cro-ied
with the fnatntctfaas glwm t o h h 3'u1y 212 by Oeptsfn C. R. Peek and
rac~ t o M a l l a seraen af 1/4 inuh aquare mesh, suitably blmked st t b
sPdes, a t thet head of h i s diversion, The tlivsrsion was still screened
by the glrse aaea-blf Anah square mesh wim cloth stmtohed over a wocden
fmwe 4 feet wtde, pXua pw51.tx+ynett%ng oa the sides, and brush 2n front
of a& e t the s i d e s of the Rflm cloth,
The dam m a 8 $ i U in placsar, and Ba 8oe-r oats flawing mat; it, sa the* i%
forwed a complete barrier t o b d h upst- rsad darsmstwam flab. The
spfllway was ~ 1 t t b l l dry.
y Ths muth of Peacadem Cretek m s nsar solidly
eloaed by a mnd 'trap (It apse open an the p ~ ~ ~ v $ odate),
ua end L b water In
the lergoaa Bad Badkedt up %o the Donegli dm, that the vatsus on t b
lmes side of the, &m m a only a b t aae foot below the level aP the miter
on the u r ) p s f d e of the d-.
Sanisr =tar m s f i w b g dam the divemiarm ditah, but it was ~ s s f b l teo
neesum or men p.ougUy &inrats the vdwm, basauere the ditoh m s obokea
wikh a q w t i a plea%growthe.
Fh9 flow fn Pesoadem Clwsk 7 mi, s b m the mouth was estimated roughly t o
be about 3 second-feet a t 5:90 p a , but ~ e f e m lpumps take m%erf r o m fbs
s t m m betmeen tbt; pol& an& the Dmelli dam. The lowem& ptl~arp l o m M
was taking water %af f a l d s on the sncnteh s i d e of the etmon and is situated
0.25 a. by roed abavg Dme3.U aeab Another pump t e lmatsd aa $he south
s i d e of the atream 0.35 mi. by soe6 above Eonellf dam; t h i s pump W R ~not
operetbg pit 4 p o ~ ,A turd m-Bt %king mtep from Bt~cad6r0Creek a t ,
e point f , ta%. upstreern by road irolrz Domlli d e i , to f~rigeteflower f i e l d s
on the nort'a a i d e 0% the atmaar. [The Eonell1 dam m e backing up mter
far a distance of! at lea& 0.65 ml.)
The whole lagoon and raaloshhnd area sumundw it was naw flooded and the
pond Looated o n - f o e h m%le north of Peamdeso Lagoan and adjoining Steta
Iiighay 1 m8 nearly fuU, the water in It being about 15 inclhes belaso
--
mexlmm level, There m a a ali(*t i f . 0 ~of mter into 'the pod, 'Ehs pond
bed been newly posted aminst tmawssing and hunting by the flalf N50t
%y Duck Club.

S/ Diatrfut Fisheries ~31010giat

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 STATE O F CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT O F FISH AND GAME

INTRAOFFICE CORRESPONDENCE

DATE: September 25, 1961

,
TO: W i l l i s A. &ans, Region 3

FROM: Marine Resources Branch

SUBJECT: Sciamni Dam - Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County

We have reviewed t h e attached plans and have the following

coments t o make:

I f the flashboards a r e r h v e d and i n s t a l l e d each year a s

i s required on similar coastal steelhead streams, adult
steelhead spawners and progeny should be able t o pass t h i s
structure without difficulty. This may require manipulation
of the boards t o regulate the depth and velocity of water
over the 8 foot concrete s i l l .

If the flashboards are not removed during t h e period of

migration, a fishway w i l l be required t o provide f r e e pass-
age.
Should you deterrrdne t h a t operation of t h e flashboards w i l l
require the i n s t a l l a t i o n of a fishway, we w i l l provide
assistance i n the design of such a structure.

R. F. Elwell

, . fi

RFE:ds

Attach.

ccr C. K. Fisher
' ' Water Frojocts Branch'
, .
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Stream Flow Measurements
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Stream Plow Measurement
b
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6 Date A a r r f a 19 6 Time/dbd A.T. W.T. M e r No. /3Y4,,,va &
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 Calir'ornia Departmeylt o i ~ l s hand Garnc - begion 3
S t r e a m Flow sleasurernent
Gaging o f
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 C a l i f o r n i a Department of F i s h 2nd Game - Region 3
S t r e a m Flow I'leasurement

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California Departnent of Fish and Game
Stream F l o t ~Measurement
- Region 3 ) \ j d 2Y2 1476

Sheet No. I# I
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C a l i f o r n i a Dcportnent of Figh and Ganc
S t r e a m Plm Measurement
- Rcgion 3

Shect No,
SEPARATION PAGE
C a l i f o r n i a D c p a r t a e n t of Fish and Game
Stream F l m ~Measurement
- Region 3

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 C a l i f o r n i a Department of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream F l a g Measurement

Gaging of Pescadero-
Creek A t , near Town o f Pescadero
D a t e January 1 3 1 9 L ~.Time
8'- 1245 W.T. 5 4 ' ~ . Meter No. P r i c e
Measured by&ulsen Notes b ~ p e i n e c kComp. by Paulsen Checked b y Anderson
Method .6, .2 and .8. other Gage Iieieht -
t o c a t i o d m m e d i a t e l y downstream o f Butano Cutoff Rd. Bridge
Depth i n F t . Time Velocity Area
Total I of Obs Sec. Kean i n Sec. S q . F t , Q. Remarks

6.0-8.0- 1 2.0 10.90 1 0.36

8.0-10.0 2.0 1.10 [ 0.44

16.0-18.01 2.0
18.0-20.0) 2.0 1.08 0.43
20.0-21.01 1.0 10.84 0.34 1 51 I 1.93 0.84 11.621 1
21.0-22.0 1 1.0 ( 0.62 0.25 [ 39 1.48 0.62 10,918 1
22.0-23.01 1.0 10.51 1 Base 1 34 1.29 0.51 10.658 i
LB - 2 3 . 0 1 I I
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 C ~ 1 i f o r r i i . aDepartment o f F i s h and Game - Region 3
Stream Flow ?'Ieasurement

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 California Department of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream Plot.) Measurement

Gaging of Pescadero Creek A t , near T o m of Pescadero

19 78 Time 1315 A.T~~'F. W.T. 4 7 ' ~ Meter No. Price

Sheet No.
 C a l i f o r n i a Department of F i s h and Game - Region 3
S t r e a m Flov Measurement

Gaging of
Date-
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 C a l i f o r n i a Department of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream Flm Measurement

Gaging of )L)dadet-0 ~ t near

,
i Date Y /Y 192% Tfme-a A T 7 W.T. L. Meter No. CWYY -
I,
Measured 69 a Notes by Zrycs Comp. by -P C K e " c d by
1 Method - -8. o t h--
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Width
Ft . ~ o c I 1 of Cbs I ticns Sec. Kean i n Sec. S q . Ft. Q. Remarks

Sheet No.
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 C a l i f o r n i a Department of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream Flma Measurement

Gaging of Pescadero Cree A t , n e a r Town of Pescadero

DateMav 2. 19 78 Time 1500 A.T. 6 5 ' ~ W.T. 5 8 ' ~ Meter No. P r i c e
Measured by P a u l s e n Notes bqfimith Comp. by Paulsen Checked by Anderson
Method . 6 . .2 and ,8. o t h e r Gaze f i e i ~ h t Location 75 Yards upstream of Butano Cutoff Rd. Bridge-

S h e e t No.
PG3 9/65 300 IF 65
 C a l i f o r n i a Department of F i s h and Game
S t r e a m Flow Measurement
- Region 3
- Gaging of
-
D a t e ,r 2,
P&\SL.. 4b7 rf ::*
1 9 - 1 ~VL
'L i l t u' \ ~t , near B.4-0
W.T. 5
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Gage Height:
aist fr I Nidth 1 Depth in Ft . I Revolu- 1 Time 1 Velocity
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 C a l i f o r n i a Department of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream Flow Measurement

Gaging o f Pescadero Creek At, near Town O f Pescadero

D a t e Mav 11 19 78 Time 1345 A .T. 60F W.T. 5 5 6 ~ Meter N o . P r i c e and Pygmy
Measured by P a u l s e n Notes b s a c o k a Comp. by Gacoka Checked by P a u l s e n
Method .6. .2 and .8, o t h e r Gage h'eight: Location75 Yards upstream of Butano Cutoff Rd. Bridge -
Dist fr Width Depth i n Ft. Revolu- Time Velocity Area
t n i t pt Ft. T o t a l l of Ohs tions S e c . Kean i n Sec. Sq. F t . Q. R ema r ks
RB - 30.0 I
30.0-34.0 ( 4.0 0.39 ( Base 12 60 0.469 1.20 0.563 P r i c e C u r r e n t Meter
34.0-36.0) 2.0 '0.45 Base 25 I I 0.958 0.90
36.0-38.01 2.0 0.60 0.24 25 1 0.958 1.20 I1*lsoI
38.0-40.0 ( 2.0 0.67 0.27 45 1.71 1.34 2.291 1
40.0-42-0 [ 2.0 0.82 0.33 39 1 1 1.48 1.64 2.427 j
42.0-44.01 2.0 1.19 1 0.48 1 53 I 2.00 1 2.38 4.760 1
44.0-46.01 2.0 1.45 ) 0.58 1 53 I I 2.00 1 2.90 , 5. 800 1
46.0-48,O f 2.0 1.30 0.52 1 73 2.74 1 2.60 1 7.124 1
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$ 8 - 0 s o - o l 2.0 10.72 0.29 1 63 2.37 1.44 1 3.413 1
0.50 0.30 0,150 1 Pygmy C u r r e n t Meter
54.0-56.01 2.0 10.15 I Base 1 35 0.58 0.30 0.174 1
56.0-58.01 2.0 10.19 1 Base I 103 1.71 0.38 0.650 f
LB - 58.01
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C a l i f o r n i a Department of F i s h and Game
Stream F1o.c.l Measurement
- Region 3

Sheet No.
SEPARATION PAGE
 C a l i f o r n i a Department of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream F l m ~Measurement

Gaging ofPescadero Creek

-A t , mn;yip Town. of Pescadero
Date May 1 8
Measured byGacoka
19- 1 0 -m. 1 ann

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rime 1 2 ~ ~n . l . u u L'
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Checked by raulsen
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Method .6, .2 and .8. o t h e r Gage Iieight L o c a t i o n 7 5 Yards upstream of Butano Cutoff ~ d Bridge
/ -
D i s t fr
i n t t at
Witth( 1
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Total I af Ohs
Revolu-
Lions1 Time
see. 1Velocity
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5 - 3Z.U I I I
32.0-34.0 2 . 0 - 1 0.22 Base 37 1 60 1 0 . 6 3 0 . 44-0 0.273 1
34.0-36.0 2.0 ) 0.33 0.13 50 I 1 0.83 0.660 0.548 1
36.0-38.0 2.0 1 0.49 f 0.20 53 1 0.88 0.980 6.862
1 1 1.03 1.100 '1.133
I 1 1.70 1.640 2.788
47.0 44.0- 2.0 1.06 1 0.42 1 73 I 1 1.22 2.120 2.586 1
I
44.0-46.0 2.0 1 1.32 1 0.53 1 125 1 2.09 2.640 5.518

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LB - 57.5 I I
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PG3 9/65 300 IF 65
 C a l i f o r n i a Departnent of F i s h and Gamo
S t r e a m F ~ O TMeasurement
J
- Region 3
- -
19_7
~rce.pC
Time 13- A,T, h8 i
, near
~t
W,T
(ly.JrL.- ~.s-,,,J 0 > L 3 p ~ , , I;.
-- ~ g t e No.
r fiaAv-
M C B S U C O ~ /G~ .~2 c f i,/ ~ Notes b y ~ ~ ~ LCamp.
\ s e ~by cG%E-- d by P ~ S ~ M

- .
Method a
- .2 and ,8, other G a ~ eH e i g h t Location
Dist f r Width Revolu- Time Velocity Area
Ft. T o t a l I of Obs tions Sec, Mean in Scc. Sq. Ft. 4. Remarks
-- - !3 k n . ",y
r L.I a
' - g - 3 - 3 $ ~2, o,22 , B 37 60
36 c 2 0 , 33 I oV4 )

36 a - s t o f 2 0 , ~ 9 ) 0 0 , 2 03 I 0 - 3
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3 8 , O -YO, U I Z O,..:$.S-I 0.22 62 1 - ( -

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6 0 Q , 6 C 1 0,270 1 0 ,1761 No
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SEPARATION PAGE
 California Department of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream F t m ~Measurement

Gaging ofpescadero Creek A t , near Town of Pescadero

DateMav 25 1 9 T ~i m e ~ 3 0 0 A .T. - -
V.T. Meter No. pvpmv
Measured by Torres Notes by ~ a c o k ~ c ~ mbyp .Torres Checked by Paulsen
Method . 6 . .2 and .a, other Gage h'eipht Location75 Yards upstream of Butano Cutoff Rd. Bridge-
Depth i n F t . Time Velocity
T o t a l ! of Obs Sec. Kean i n Sec. Q. Remarks

Sheet No.
 . C a l i f o r n i a Department of F i s h and Game - Region 3
Stream Flow Measurement

Gaging o f c ~d @
c
; 0 C/2 E C. IC A t , near if;!"' ' 4 <.A 2 , 1 &Jfid &'/*d;k.
Date 5-125, 1 1 -- W.T. Meter No. / - . ' 1 / 4 ~ ' / n ' ) G 7 & ! l
Measured by 5 7 L 1, I' KG t es bjlC/~<:'3~7~;-Corn~.by Checked by * P ~ s P N ~ -
Method & . 2 and .8, 0 t h ~ ~
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Locat ion - ----
D i s t f r / Width I , , I i
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. - ~ i ~ T ? e T i < i t ~1 Area I I
lnit p t Ft .
T o t a l 1 02 Liis 1 ticns Sec, Ksan i n S e c . I S q . F t . 9 . 1 Remarks
rt'k3.3~I A 6 i A c A a ( O 1 nuc
3 2 - S(; I 4 ?' i &a:, f (31 5-0 (,.A%, 0.ctq0 NO
7&--88 I m,.
K, OF38 I ( j + 3.t:. ,o. 76 0.166 I

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 C a l i f o r n i a Department of F i s h and Game - Region 3
Stream Flm Measurement

Gaging of Pescadero Creek A t , near Town of Pescadero

D a t e June 1 19 78 Time- A . T . ~ ~ ' F L.T. 6 2 V ~ Meter No. Pygmy
Measured by T o r r e s Notes b ~ P a u l s e r C o m p . by T o r r e s Checked by P a u l s e n
Method .6. .2 and .8. o t h e r Gaze h'einht L o c a t i o n 7 5 Yards upstream of Butano Cutoff Rd. B r i d g e -
Depth i n F t . Revolu- Time - Velocity Area
T o t a l i of Ohs tions Sec, .
Kean in S e c , Sq Ft . Q Remarks
RB - 32.0 ) I
32.0-34.0 1 2.0 0.18 Base 17 60 0.28 0.36 l0.101
34.0-36.0 1 2.0 10.25 0.10 21 0.35 0.50 10.175
36.0-38.0 1 2.0 1 0.40 , 0.16 29 , 0.48 0.80 10.384 1
38.0-40.0 ( 2.0 1 0.44 1 0.18 19 1 0.31 0.88 0.273 1
40.0-42.0 1 2.0 1 0.72 1 0.29 41 1 0.68 1.44 0.979 ]
42.0-44.0 1 2.0 1 1.03 1 0.41 36 1 1 0.60 a.06 1.236 1
4 4 . 0 -bf5-0 I 7 - 0 1 0.53 1 52 I 0.87 2.64 12.297 1
0 2.0 1.15 0.46 119 1.98 2.30 14.554 1
4 8 - 0- 50-(7 3.0 0.87 0.33 119 1.98 1.64 13.247 I
0.34 0.14 14 0.23 0.68 0.156 1
1 I
0.14 Base 1 37 0.62 0.21 0.130 i
LB - 57.5 1 f 1 I
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S h e e t No.
FG3 9/65 300 IF 65
 California D e p a r t n e n t of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream Plo~lMeasurement

-- - Gaging of Pescade .i r , cc- C.0 G A t , near8d'-,,,..c 14, Cu4c?'> & , > l r ; X

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SEPARATION PAGE
 California Department of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream Flma Measurement

Gaging of Pescadero Creek A t , near Town Of Pescadero

Date ,JuneT - 19 78 Time I 7 4 5 A .T.J~OF K.T.&~F Meter No. P V T ~ V
Measured by-oka Notes by-Comp. by Checked by ~aulsen
Method - 6 . .2 and . 8 . other Gage tieight Location75 Yards u~strearnof Butano Cutoff Rd. Bridge-
Depth i n F t . Revolu- Time Velocity Area
Total I of Ohs tions Sec. Kean in Sec. S.q . Ft Q Remarks
RB - 32.0 1 I I
32.0-34.0 ( 2.0 1 0.22 f Base 8 60 0.13 0.44 0.057
34.0-36.0 1 2.0 10.31 10.12 13 1 0.21 0.62 0.130
36.0-38.0 2.0 1 0.44 1 0.17 12 , 0.20 0.88 0.176 ,
38.0-40.0 ( 2.0 1 0.60 1 0.24 1 51 I 1 0.85 1.20 1.020 1
40.0-42.01 2.0 1 0.77 1 0.31 1 23 1 0.38 1.54 0.585 J
42.0-44.0 1 2.0 1 1.50 1 0.60 1 60 1.00 3.00 r3.000
44.0-46.0 1 2.0 1 1.34 1 0.54 1 55 0.91 2.68 12.439
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48.0-50.0 1 2.0 1 0.77 1 0.31 1 62 I
50.0-52,O 1 2.0 1 0.38 1 0.15 1 21 0.35 1 0.76 (0.266 1
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FG3 9/65 300 IF 65
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S t r e a m Plow Measurement
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SEPARATION PAGE
 California Department of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream F ~ O F Measurement
J

Gaging of P e s c a d e r o Creek A t , near Town of P e s c a d e r o

Date J u n e 1 6 1978 Time1020 A.T~O'F w . T . ~ ~ ~ F Meter No. Pygmy --

Measured by=ulsen- Notes by T o r r e s Comp. by T o r r e s Checked by P a u l s e n

Method . 6 . .2 and . 8 . other Gage Iieight -
L o c a t i o n 7 5 Yards u p p s t r e a m of Butano C u t o f f Rd. B r i d g e
D i s t f r ( Width Depth i n F t . I Revolu- I Time I Velocity I Area I 1
ec,
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32.0-34.0 ) 2 . 0 1 0 . 2 3 ( Base 1 31 1 60 1 0.52 0.46 0.239 1
34.0-36.0 1 2.0 1 0.30 1 0.12
- 1 36 1 1 0.60 0.60 0.360 1
36.0-38.0 ( 2.0 0.45 1 0.17 1 42 1 0.70 0.90 0.630 1
38.0-40.0 1 2.0 0.61 1 0.24 1 18 I 1 0.30 1.22 0.366 1
40.0-47..0 1 2.0 0.75 1 0.30 1 14
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1 0.23 1.50 0.345 1
42.0-44.0 / 2.0 1.07 1 0.43 1 68 1.13 2.14 12.418
44.0-46.0 I 2.0 1.32 I 0.53 1 61 1.02 2.64 12.693
46.0-48.0 1 2.0 1.13 1 0.45 84 1.40 2.26 13.164 i
48.0-50.0 1 2.0 0.78 1 0.31 21 I 0.35 1 1.56 (0.546 1
50.0-53.0) 3.0 ) 0.22 ) Base I 7 I 1 0.12 1 0.66 (0.079 1
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Stream Flov Measurement
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Sheet No.
FG3 9/65 300 I F 6 5
 C01ifar.li.a L . . p . i i . i ~ ~ c ! ~oft F i s h a n d Ganc - Region 3
Stream Flov~ljleasurement

Gaging of ? , i ~ c n i : : r ~ ?, $r,?(i,. 1 -- At,near $,-.:cO~.,jo I FCL>P~(

Date &Ah/ 19 78 Time " A.T. m(cL:.T.,,Sao~ Pleter NO./ ?~dp?1/
~ e a s u r e d 'byd m i ( C\ ~ ~ K b t es l . l % ~ ~ Comp
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 California Department of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream Flm Measurement

Gaging of P p f i c a d p r n C r e e k A t , near Town of Pescadero

Date .T11np71 1978 Tirnea?~ A .T. w O ~ F .T. 59% Meter No. P v ~ m v
Measured Notes by T0ryp.q Comp. by _Paulsgn Checked by Anderson
Method . 6 , .2 and .a. other Gaze tieight Location 75 Yards uDstream of Butano c u t o f f ~ d . ~ ~ r i d g e -
Depth i n F t . Time Velocity
Total I of Ohs Sec. Kean i n Sec. Q. . Remarks
RB - 32.0 I I I I I
37.0-34.0 1 2.0 1 0.18 f Base 4 60 1 0.07 0.36 0.025
34.0-36.0 / 2.0 ) 0.24 Base
- 4 I 0.07 0.48 0.034
36.0-38.0 f 2.0 [ 0.38 0.15 37 I 0.62 0.76 0.471 1
38.0-40.0 ( 2.0 1 0.46 0.18 1 69 1.15 0.92 1.058 j
40.0-42.0 1 2.0 1 0.68 0.27 1 25 I 0.41 1.36 0.558 j
42.0-44.0 1 2.0 1.00 1 0-40 1 52 I f 0.83 2 .OO 1.740 1
44.0 -46.0 1 2.0 1.23 1 0.49 1 40 0.67 2.46 1.648
01 2.0 1.19 0.48 1 70 1 1.16 2.38 1 2.761
4 8 - 0- 5 0 . q 2.0 0.73 0.29 1 43 0.72 1.46 11.051 ?
50.0-52.01 2.0 0.30 1'
0.12 0.25 0.60 l0.150 I
Island I 1 I 1
56.0-57.5 1.5 0.10 1 Base 0 0.00 0.15 lO.000 i
LB - 57.5 1 I I 1 1
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Sheet No.
FG3 9/65 300 IF 65
 C alifornia Dcpartnent of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream Flo.c~Measurement

Gaging of ?fL(c rtch k

ta f t - r ~
D a t e .(/A/ Time- A . T - ~ u . T . 598F l4eter No.
Measured by 681 S c t e s bZ~&&~omp. by y G ~heckcd'by -
Method .2 and . 8 , otke_r G:?,c-g?- 5 k,t
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Sheet No.
9/65 300 IF 65
SEPARATION PAGE
 California Department of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream Flow Measurement

Gaging of Pescadero Creek A t , nearTown of Pescadero

Date June 27 19 78 Time 1445 A . T T ~ ~ O F W .T. 6 0 % ~ Meter N o . P y g m y
Measured byPaulsen Notes by Torres Comp. by Torres Checked by Paulsen
Method .6. .2 and .8. other Gaze h'eight L o c a t i a n 7 5 Yards upstream of Butano Cutoff R d . Bridge -
Dist fr Width Depth in Ft. Revolu- Time Velocity Area
inLt p t Ft. Total1 of Obs tions Sec. Kean i n S e c . S q . F t . Q. Remarks
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37.0 -3 4 - 0 1 2-0 0.13 f Base 4 60 0.07 0.26 0.018 I
34.0 - 36.0 1 7-0 0.71 I Base 1 19 I 1 0.31 0.42 0.130 f
0 1 2.0 0.35 f 0.14 8 I 1 0.13 0.70 10.091 I
3 - 2 0.50 1 0.20 - 65 1 1.08 1.00 fl.080 1
40.0-42.0 f 2.0 1 0.62 1 0.25 14 0.23 1.24 0.285 1
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44.0-46.0 1 2.0 1 1.24 1 0.50 1 34 I 0.57 2.48 1.414 1
46.0-48.0 1 2.0 1 1.15 0.46 84 1.40 2.30 3.220 1
48.0-50.0 1 2.0 10.79 ( 0.32 47 1 0.78 - 1.58 11.232 j

56.0-57.5 1 1.5 [ 0.08 / Base 1 0 0.00

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FG3 9/65 300 IF 65
 California D c p a r t n e n t of F i s h and Game - Region 3
S t r e a m Flow Measurement

Gaging' of&5, ,-.&I .f A t , near -2 [A 4.. -d t-kL-+--

Date 6Ai A.T. -j$+ ,. 6.T. 6 H Meter No, . 4 i4 %
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 frw~&G
(.State of California The Resources Agency

Memorandum
To : Fisheries Management Date: August 14, 1978
Region 3

From : Department of Fish and Game - Menlo Park

Subject:
Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County: streamflow measurements, August 4,
1978.

On Friday, August 4, 1978, Central District Seasonal Aids, B. Njorage

Gacoka and Steven G. Torres took streamflow measurements on Pescadero
Creek, approximately 100 yards upstream of the Butano Rd., cutoff road-
crossing. The stream was flowing rapidly.

A Pygmy current meter was used to measure surface flow. At 1500 hours
streamflow measured 4.945 cfs.
0
Air and water temperatures were 57 F and 60' F respectively.
Attached is streamflow data.

Steven G. Torres
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid
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FG3 9/G5 300 I F 65
SEPARATION PAGE
,) CENTRAL DISTRICT COPY
California Dcpartnent of Fish and Game - Region 3
Stream Flow Measurement

Meter No .E6/MV
Checked by P0.d:,
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Flow Study
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--=--i'77+ 6.
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Applicant s Exhibit -
8
CENTRAL DISTRICT COPY -
SAN MATE0 COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Proposed Outdoor E d u c a t i o n F a c i l i t y
"kkf . Durr

Lorna Mar, San Mateo County

P e s c a d e r o Creek n e a r P e s c a d e r o
S e a s o n a l and Monthly Runoff
Total
Season Average Monthly Runoff ( c i s )
;eason (Ac.ft.) Oct. Nov. Dec. J a n . Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sepr.

Source: U.S. G e o l o g i c a l Survey Records

 ---
plicant's Exllibit # /,'

SAN MATE0 COUN'rY SUPEIiINTENDENT O F SCLlOOLS

PKOPOSED OUTDOOK EDUCATION F A C I L I T Y

Availability of water in P e s c a d e r o C r e e k
November t h r o u g h J a n u a r y

Number of d a v s in which v a r i o u s
___lql.*-r-->- -
f i s h f l o w r e w i r e m c..--..-..
%
n t s -a- .r e exceeded
* __*---

November December January

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/ .-
A p p l i c a n t ' s E x h i b i t //

SAN MATE0 COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT' OF SCHOOLS

Proposed Outdoor E d u c a t i o n F a c i l i t y
Loma Mar, San Mateo County

PESCADERO AREA
WATER REQUIREMENTS
(Cubic f e e t p e r second)
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Pescadero." Present . Future Ultimate
Month Marsh Agri. T o t a l Agri. T o t a l Agri. T o t a l

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May
June

July

August

September
 > p l i c a n t ' s E x h i b i t /,

SAN MTEO COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCIIOOLS

PROPOSED OUTDOOR EDUCATION FACILITY

Comparison o f t o t a l s e a s o n a l r u n o f f
i n P e s c a d e r o Creek up t o March 1 and A p r i l I
w i t h d a t e a t which f l o w i n t h e Creek
d r o p s below c r i t i c a l l e v e l

Accumulated S e a s o n a l Runoff D a t e a t which f l o w i n

P e s c a d e r o Creek Ea1l.s
Year T o March 1 To A p r i l 1 , below c r i t i c a l l e v e l

August 17
August 1 3
July 5
June 15
August 1 0
July 6
August 20
May 3 1
May 6
May 23
June 1
August 1 2
May 23
J u l y 20
May 3 1
August 20

June 12
A p r i l 30
J u l y 21
August 7
July 20
A p r i l 30
 Applicant ' s Exhibit

SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Proposed Outdoor Education F a c i l i t y
Loma Mar, San Mateo County

AVERAGE MONTHLY GROSS EVAPORATION FROM WATER SURFACES

I N THE COASTAL AREA OF SAN MATEO COUNTY
(Feet)

Month Gross Evaporation

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Total

Source: Table 3 7 , B u l l e t i n iI138, Department of Water Resources

C o a s t a l San Mateo County I n v e s t i g a t i o n
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 7 December 1978
WGD

W I L L I A M G. D U N N
SO R O A N P L A C E CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEER O F F I C E : ( 4 1 5 ) 851-1851
WOODSIDE. C A L I F . 9 4 0 6 2 W A T E R RESOURCES DEVELOPMENTS RES: ( 4 t 5 ) 851-8236

Flow Correlation of
San Gregorio Creek at San Gregorio (50.9 sq. mi.)
and
Pescadero Creek near Pescadero (45.9 sq. mi.)

Total Seasonal Runoff Nov-April Runoff

I
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Year Pescadero San - ~ r e ~ o r i o Pescadero San Gregorio
1969-70 30,420 28,790 28,606 (94.0) ** 27,349 (95 .O)**
1.057* 1.046*
18,540 22,840 17,018 (91.8) ** 21,434 (93.8) **
0.812* 0.794*
4,660 5,630 4,110 (88.2)** 5,356 (95.1) **
0.828* 0.7679(
51,830 61,220 49,030 (94.6)** 58,780 (96.0)&*
0.847* 0.834*
47,290 57,820 42,760 (90.4)** 54,090 (93.5)**
0.818* 0.791*
25,780 19,020 22,836 (88.6)** 16,711 (87.9) **
1.355* 1.367*
2,990 2,220 2,189 (73.2)** 1,726 (77.7)**
1\347* 1.268*
1,250 840 1,004 (80.3)** 699 (83.2)**
1.489* 1.436*

Ratio of San Gregorio Creek Flow to Pescadero Creek Flow

1 *
I Ratio of Flows in San Gregorio and Pescadero Creek
1
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Percent of Seasonal Flow occurring in Nov-April Period
!2

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WGD

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W I L L I A M G. D U N N
60 R O A N PLACE C O N S U L T I N G C I V I L ENGINEER O F F I C E : ( 4 1 5 ) 851-18SI
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WOODSIDE. C A L I F 94062 W A T E R RESOLlRCES D E V E L O P M E N T S RES: (4151 651-8236

Date a t which flows d r o p

below i n d i c a t e d l e v e l s i n San Gregorio Creek
a t San Gregorio and i n Pescadero Creek n e a r Pescadero

San Gregorio Creek Pescadero Creek

Year 5.0 c i s 3.0 c f s 8.0 c i s 5.0 c i s

Jun 11 J u l y 13 May 26 Jun 30

Jun 1 8 J u l y 14 May 1 8 J u n 17

Apr 1 9 May 1 8 Apr 1 6 Apr 25

Jun 26 J u l y 31 Jun 20 J u l y 26

Aug 6 -Never- July 1 8 Aug 20

J u l y 23 Aug 7 July 7 hug 3

Apr 20 Nay 1 Apr 20 Apr 24

Mar 1 7 Mar 18 Mar 18 Mar 1 9

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.I 10 PESCAOERO CREEK U S I N U

11-1625. P r s c a d e r o C r e e k n e d r P r s c a d r r o , C a l i f .

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1.~1s.il cutr.--L.il 1 7 1 5 ' 4 0 " , luilg L2?'19'40", i n S U i s u c . 5 , T.8 S . . K.4 W . . o n L e t t b a n k a t d o w n s t r e s m s i d e o f h i g h w a y b r i d g e , 3.0
~ u i i l ~c s. r h t o l Ycsc.idcro and 5 . 3 a l i l e s u p s ~ r c r l mf r o m mouth.

111'.1,It.1I.<..i<e.,.--;5.0 >q in,,.

iXs c s , l - J . , . ~ v . a il . t l , l L . . - - h p r l l 1951 t o S e p t e m b e r 1905.

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(;.I, ~ ~ . - - \ . 1 ~ ~ ~ rr c-c ~u rid~c ry. e D d t u a ~o i g a g e i s b 2 . 3 I t a b o v e m r n s e a l e v u l , d a t u u o f 1 9 2 9 .

;bv,.r.a!:c. d 1 s c l t . ~ r , ! e . - - L 4 y c a r s , 41.3 c l s ( 2 9 , 9 0 0 a c r e - f t p e r y e d r ) ; m e d i a n o f y e a r l y m a n d i s c h a r g e s , 24 c f s ( 1 7 , 4 0 0 a c r e - f t p e r year).

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C : x t r c s r . s . - - I . L ~ x i ~ i ~ wdn l a c h a r g e d u r l l l g y e a r , 3 , 3 1 0 c f s J a n . 5 (gage h e i g h t , 14.26 f t ) ; minimum d a i l y , 0 . 6 c f s O c t . 14.
1 1 - 1 5 : b ~ x l ~ t ~d lusac l i r ~ r g e , 9 . 4 2 0 c l s k c . 2 3 , 1955 ( g a g s h e i g h t , 21.27 I t ) , f r o m r a t i n g c u r v e e x t e n d e d a b o v e 2 , 7 0 0 c f s on
b a a ~ ro i s l u l ~ c - ~ r c . o. ii u a s u r u a c o t ol' nlrxinturn f l o w ; n o f l o w a t c i m s .

1 ( ~ ~ ! i i . t r k : . . - - I < ~ . ~ utrddlsr e x c e p t t l i o s r i o r p e r i o d s o i n o g a g e - h e i g h t r e c o r d , w h i c h a r e p o o r . S m a l l d i v e r s i o n s a b o v e s t a t i o n by punpi%.

1.lrllur r u g u l * r i o n i n S d n U t e o Coutlry E k m o r i a l P a r k . Records of v a t e r t e m p e r a t u r e s f o r t h e u a t r r y e a r 1965 a r e p u b l i s h e d i n Part 1
oI Llhis r c p u r t .

lruvi:.Loi!a ( w d ~ e rv u d r a ) . - - 1 ' 1 6 2 Keporc: 19~1.

Kating cable (gape-height, i n f e e t , and d i s c h a r g e , i n c u b i c f e e t p e r second)

( S I i l l t ~ ~ ~ y - r o n L rwo tl l ~ o du b r d O c t . 1 - 2 9 , Nov. 5-8, Drc. 23 t o J a n . 1 0 ,
J u l y 15 t o S a p t . 3 0 )

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a r g- c , -
i n c u b -.
i c- f c e t lrcr s c-c.
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n d , w a t e r y e a r O c t o b e r 1964 t o Suptan~bur 1965
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L ~ l y .---- OCL. N U ~ . -- Due.
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Jan. fcb. - -- Mar. .-- - - - Apr . MY June July Aug. Scyt .
I 0.3 4.0 4.5 219 52 2 '/ 41 41 16 1U 5.0 9
.)1 10 5.0 205 49 26 32 39 16 IU 5.0 L' --
J .f i '1.6 5.P1 491 47 23 2Y 37 15 1U 4H it
I. .t1 4 5.2 546 46 22 26 36 I5 y.9 4.5 &
5 .H 2.6 4.8 61.2 76 23 25 35 15 YU 4.5 23

6 .A 2.7 4.2 1.350 63 26 23 34 15 8.6 4.2 3G

7 .H 1.9 4.0 630'1 55 26 25 32 15 8.3 4.2 1-2
u .H 4 .CI 4.0 >'1 4 4Y 23 92 31 16 42 )i
i .R 44 4.0 252 47 20 38 1 30 ' 1 5 'Y.6
HU 42 32
10 .!I 5 '1 4.0 210 44 20 510 29 14 '1.6 4.0 32

11 H 24 5.2 172 42 19 1 91 28 14 '1.6 4.0 Zd

12 .H 36 6.9 14 1 39 22 137 26 14 7.2 4.0 3i
13 .H 30 5.5 119 3 -/ 29 107 26 14 7.2 4.0 53
14 .6 1H 5.0 105 37 26 91 25 13 6.9 3.8 3-
15 .9 12 5.0 90 35 22 114 23 14 6.9 3.5 33

16 .9 9.0 4.8 i3 0 34 21 429 22 13 6.9 32 2:

17 1.0 7.2 4.5 72 32 15 197 22 13 6.6 32 25
66 1 49 13 2s
18
1'1
20
.9
.H
.8
6.2
5.0
4.0
4'H
63
96
64
60
31
30
29
18
1'1
16
124
105
22
21
20
12
12
'*5.8
6JZ 38
42
4.0
i-3
;5

21 .7 4.2 194 55 29 16 120 20 12 5.5 4.0 LJ

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22 .7 6.2 740 53 25 15 81 20 12 5.5 3.5 a
23 .7 5.2 928 75 27 14 74 19 11 5.5 38 i 5
24 .7 4.0 614 166 26 14 66 1R 11 5.5 3.8 2>
25 .H 4.2 560 109 25 14 60 1H 11 5.5 52 2 !.

26 .9 4.5 294 90 25 14 56 16 11
21 .H 4.2 365 H0 34 22 51 14 11 5.2 L
28 1.2 3.u 34 '1 72 28 22 4H 16 11
29 5.9 3.5 273 66 - ----
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18 45 15 10
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30 YO
. 3% 2'13 61 16 43 15 10 5,O II
31 3.8 ---------- 2.73 36 43 ---- ------ 16 .--------- 5 .0 2.6 -......
--.- ..
' 1 4 1.5 332.0 4.9 13.2 1. 1 1.097 653 3.272 766 . 394 2 1 3.54 11'1.4 a : ~
1.lcdn 1.3 4 11.1 15H 230
AC-IL
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C ~ l u l l d . t ry e a r 1964 Hd:, 2 .:.lrn 0.4 Mcan 21.9 Ac-fL 15,870
L I I I L L . , y u a r lO(II+-b5 Max 1.550 Mini 0.6, iYu.in 32.1
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Ac-it 57,'700
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P C * ~ .d i s c l u r j : ~ ( I ~ O ~ 5C0,0 c f s ) Note.--No g a g e - h e i g h t r e c o r d O c t . 5 - 1 1 . Feb. 2 2 - 2 b .
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LO%. & , Apr. 19-21.

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12-23 0900 10.0b 1,470 4-Lb 0400 7.24

1- 5 2300 14.26 3,310
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 PESWEBO CREEK USIN
11-1625. Pescadero Creek near Pescadero. Calif.
location.--Lat 37.15'40''. long 122*19'40', in SUk mec.5, T.8 8.. R.4 W., on left bank at danutream aide of highway bridge, 3.0
milea eaat of Peacadero and 5.3 miles upatream f r m mouth.
Drainale area.--45.9 sq mi.
Records available.--April 1951 to September 1966.
-.--Digital water-atage recorder. Datum of gage is 62.3 ft above mean aea level, datum of 1929. Prior to Nov. 8, 1965, graphic
water-ataga recorder at a m site and datum.
Averane discharge.--15 yeera, 39.7 cfa (28,740 acre-ft per year); mdian of yearly maan diechargem, 23 cfa (16,700 acre-ft par year).
Extreme.--Maxi- discharge during year. 626 cia Dec. 28 (gage height, 6.66 ft); minimum daily, 0.40 cia Sept. 8.
1951-66: Maximum diecharge, 9,420 cfa D.c. 23, 1955 (gaga height, 21.27 ft), f r m rating curve extended above 2,700 cfa od
basis of alope-area measurement of w i - f l w ; no f l w at times.

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Renurka.--Recordn fair. Small diveraiow above atation by pumping. Minor regulation in SM Uateo County Uemorial Park.
water temperaturea for the water year 1966 are published in Part 2 of thin report.
tlecorda of

Reviaiow (water vear.1.--1962 Report: 1961.

DISCHARGE, IN CUBIC FEtT PER SECOND* WATEU YEAR OCTOGER 1965 TO.SEPTEMdtR 1966
DAY OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEBe MAR. APR. MAY JUNE JULY ' AUG. StPT.
1
2
3
3.0
2.5
1.9
-H
1.4
::
8.9
100
65
50
96
03
70'
32
a
31
12
12
12
6.6
be>
6.6 4.8'
2.4
2.4
2.4
H
1.7
1.1
I.'
1.3
4
5
2.8
2.8
1.2
1.4
8.2
7.5
70
XU % 29
2
.11
A1
6.4
6.5
4- 7
4.5
2.6
2.4
1.6
1.2
000
.*O
6 2.8 1.6 7.0 175 116 27 11 6.7 4.6 2.5 1.2 d.7
7
8
9
2.8
3.0
2.8
1.8
4.4
2.3
6.5
6.1
5.9
95
60
52
95
79
65
26
24
24
11
10
11
6.5
6.6
7.0
4.8
4.6
4.1
e
l2.7
;::
A.1
1.0
d.Q
.bO
10 2.8 1.8 5.9 44 57 26 14 a x 2.5 1.1 .59

11 3.0 1.7 6.3 38 49 24 12 6.6 406 2.4 1.1 e50

12
13
14
2.6
2.5
3.0
2.0
4.3
37
13
9.6
7.6
34
31
28
44
40
37
23
21
20
13
12
10
6.3
6.1
6.0
4. 1
4.1
3.7
2.5
2.7
3.0
.dO
.90
A.2
'ei .60
15 4.0 21 6.7 27 35 20 9.8 5.8 3.4 2.5 la.1 .60

26
27
28
29
*
1.6

1.2
40
26
19
16
44
30
107
f%
16
16
fi
54 ------
-----
41
35
34
14
A4
14
14
7 e4
7.1
6.8
6.8
4.8
4.9
5 00
5.2
2.8
2.9
2.9
2.9
30
31
1.2
1.6 ------
13
150
178
95 ------ 13
2d
h.l
------ 5.3
5.6 1--
2.7
--

TOTAL 78.9 556.3 lr096.2 1,787 1,683 636 290.7 178.5 110.8
MEAN 2.55 10.6 35.4 57.6 60.1 20.5 9.69 5.76 3.69
AC-FT 156 1,110 2,170 3,540 3,340 1,260 577 3 54 220

CALENDAR YEAR 1965 MAX 1,350 HIN 1.2 MEAN 42.3 AC-FT 30,659
WATER YEAR 1965-66 MAX 350 MIN -40 MEAN 18.0 AC-FT 13*010
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Peak discharge (beae. 500 cfs).--Dee. 28 (2400) 626 cfa (6.66 ft); Jan. 5 (time uoknavn) 500 cfe.
 11-1625.4. Butano Creek n e a r P e s u d e r o , C a l i f .

@cation.--l.t 3714'01", l o n g 12221'56"1 i n Butano Grant, on r i g h t bank 0.15 m i l e below unnamed t r i b u t a r y and 1.7 m i l e s s o u t h e a s t o f
P e a c a d u o , S.n Mateo County.

D r a i m n e area.-18.3 aq mi.

gecorda a v a i l a b l q . 4 c c a a i o n a l low-flow measurements. w a t e r y e a r s 1957, 1959-62. and annual maximum, w a t e r y e a r s 1959-62. June 1962 t o
September 1966.

-.-Digital w a t e r a t a g e r e c o r d e r . A l t i t u d e of gage i s 70 f t (from topographic map). February 1957 t o J u n e 22, 1962, c r e s t - s t a g e

gage a t s i t e 250 f t downatream a t same datum. J u n e 23. 1962 t o Sept. 28. 1965. g r a p h i c w a t e r - s t a g e r e c o r d e r a t same s i t e and datum.

ptremer.-1964-65: Maximum discharge d u r i n g w a t e r y e a r , 1,300 c f s Jan. 5 (gage height.unknown); minimum d a i l y , 0.30 c f s Oct. 9, 21,
22.
196S-66: Muimrm d i s c h a r g e d u r i n g w a t e r y e a r , 163 c f s jan. 5 (gage h e i g h t 6.86 f t ) ; minimum d a i l y , 0.40 c f s Sept. 3 , 28, 30.
1959-66: Maximum d i s c h a r g e , 1 , 6 0 0 c f s Peb. 1 3 , 1962 (gage height. 10.04 f t , from floodmarka), by slope-area measurement o f
m u i m m flow.
1962-66: Ao flow J u l y 29 t o Aug. 1, 1964.

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Remarks.-Eakorda good e x c e p t t h o s e f o r p e r i o d s of no gage-height record, v h i c h a r e poor.
atation for irrigation.
No r e g u l a t i o n ; s m a l l d i v e r s i o n s above

Cooueration.-Records f o r w a t e r y e a r 1965 f u r n i s h e d by C a l i f o r n i a Department o f Water Resources and reviewed by Geological Survey.

Discharge, i n c u b i c f e e t p e r aecond, water y e a r October 1964 t o September 1965

Day Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr . MaY June July Aug. Sep t .
1 080 5.3 27 39 22 10 16 4.4 - 1.8 1.5
2 -70 52 3.3 44 21 1 0 15 4.4 18 1.6
3 KO 32 258 20 10 13 18 11 42 1.8 1.9
4 427
2 27 269 20 10 11 18 11 4.0 19 21
5 50 24 25 325 32- 12 11 17 10 3.9 2.1 2.3
6 50 2.3 m!2 27
23
15
12
16 9.3 3.7
3.6
2.0
1.H '
2.5
2.8
7 60 16 9.0
8
9
10
.4 0
2 2
.40
4.8
23
a
E
2.3
230
150
120
21
20
19
11
11
10
62
301
24 2
16
16
16
9.0
9.0
88,
35
35
32
1.8 2.9

11 50 16 3.4 100 18 10 134 16 8.6 32 2.0 24

12 50 17 29 85 17 11 85 15 32 1.9 2.9
13 .70 12 2.3 70 16 13 58 15 8.6 3.0 1.8 3.0
14 80 7.5 24 60 15 14 50 12 8.6 2.9 1.7 1.0
15 80 5.5 2.5 54 15 12 58 la 8.6 29 1.7 .90

16 80 4.4 24 48 14 11 -
447 10 73 29 18 90
17 ao 3.7 22 44 14 10 148 10 6.5 2a 1.8 80
18
19
-70 3.0
2.6
25
28
40
37
13 10 89
65
10
10
69
6.7
28
29
21 -60
80
20 50 24 37 32 53 10 69 29 .7 0

21 50 2.5 144 31 12 91) 50 10 7.3 25 24 80

22 30 29 12 8.6 43 10 7.7 2.3 24 1.0
23 50 61 12 8.6 36 10 7.5 24 24 Li
.7 0 2.3 68 12 8.3 10 7.7 24 24 80
24
25 -70 2.3
263
125 43 11, -
8.1
32
29 10 8.1 -22 18 80

26 S O 24 113 38 11 8.1 27 10 7-1 24 1.7 1.0

27 1D 2.5 143 34 15 18 25 10 55 22 1.6 11
25 23 30 12 11 22 1.7 21
28
22
100
70 28 ---------
--------- 95
23
21
10
11
45
-
4.4 22 1.9 l.1
22
--------- 65 26
- - - - - - -- - 92
- --------20 11 4.4
---------
22
24
a
1~ - - - - - - - - -
12
31 29 60 2 11
Total 35.30 1789 2064.3 3.537 469 341.4 2185 402 240.3 9 3 60.0 4820
11.0 728 8.01 1.94 1.61
Mean
Ae-ft
-4
70
596
355
666
4.090
114
7.020 t36: 677 4330
1
797
.
477
3.00
185 119 96

Calendar y e a r 1964 Max 48 1 Min 0 Mean 9.63 Ac-ft6990

Water y e a r 1964-65 Max 700 Min .30 Mean 265 AC-ft19.150
&&.-No g a g e h e i g h t r e c o r d Jan. 5-18, J a n . 26 t o Feb. 24.

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328 PESCADERO CREEK BASIN
!I-1025 d B u t a n " Creek nea- P e s - a d e r o Cal li --~J-c.- 1. r

OISCHARGE, I N Z U a I C F E E T P L R SE-ONO* WATER YEAR OCTOUER 1965 TC S E P I E H B E R 1966

---- - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - -- - -.- -
DAY OCT. WV. OEC. JAN. FEd. MAR. APR. MAY JUNE JULY
--a -- - -- - - - -.- - -- -- - -
1 1.7 1.3 6.7 47 44 18 6.8 -
3.9 2.7
- 1.5
2
3
1.8
2.0
1.9
1.3
1.1
1.4
5.8
5.5
5.3
35
28
33
;
-
; +16!
86
6.7
6.6
6.7
3.8
3.5
3.6
2.6
2.2
1.4
1.5

1.9 1.4 4.9 128 79 15 6.6 3.4

TOTAL 53.4 301.8

MEAN 1.72 10.1
AC-FT 106 599

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CALENDAR YEAR 1965 MAX MEAN 22.4 AC-FT 16.240
WATER YEAR 1965-66 RAX MEAN 9.15 AC-FT 6.62L
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Peak discharge (base, 140 cfs).--Dec. 28 ( 2 3 1 5 ) 1 6 5 c f s (6.68 ft); Jan. 5 ( 1 2 1 5 ) 163 cfs (6.86 f r ) .
 PBacbDKPO cram BASIH
11-1625. P%ICADEEO CBKEI NEAR PESADKILO, CALIF.
~ICATION.--LB~37.15*40", long 111*19*40", i n Blf 8eC.5, T.8 S., P.4 ll., on l e f t bank a t d o m s t r e u s i d e of
h i & n T bridge, 3.0 m i l e r r e r s t of P e s a d e r o and 5.3 r i l e s o p t r e u inn mouth.
p@IRAGE ARE4.-45.9 8p m i .
lgCOBDB AVAILILBLB.-April 1961 t o September 1967.
am.--Digital water-stage recorder. Datum of gage is 62.3 it abom mean sea level, datum of 1929. Prior t o
HOT. 8, 1965, graphic rater-stage recorder a t s.w s i t e and datrm.
AVERAGED1SCEARGX.--16 y e u s , 41.6 c i s (30,120 a c n - i t per l e u ) ; median of yearly mean d i s c h r g e s , 25 c i s
(18,100 acre-f t per y o u ) .
gTB1OIES.--luirrm discharge during year, 4,100 c i s Jan. 21 (gage height, 15.59 i t ) ; minimm d a i l y , 0.10 c i s
oct. 11, 21.
1951-67: Sax- disaharge, 9,420 c i s Dec. 23, 1955 (gaga height, 11.87 i t ) , f m r r a t i n g c ~ extended
e
above 1,700 c i s on b a s i s o f slope-area meanurement of m i m a f l o r ; no f l w a t t i m a .
p~%&XS.--8.cord. good. 9-11 d i T e r s i 0 ~abom s t a t i o n by pumping. Minor regulation i n 9- Hatgo County
Memorial Puk. Becords of r a t e r tarperatpros f o r the r a t e r year 1967 a r e published i n P a r t 2 of t h i s report.
REVISIONS ( n t e r r e a r ) .--lee2 report: 196l.
DISCHARGE. I N CFS. WATER YEAR OCTOBER 1966 TO SEPTEMBER 1967
I
OAY OCT. / NOV. DEC. JAN. FEE. MAR. APR. MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SFPT.

1 1.3 1 1.2 10 11 342 24 191 95 26 13 7.5 4.6

2 1.5 1.2 130 1J 246 23 141 88 13 7.5 4.6
3 1.4 1.0 119 9.8 198 22 115 82 13 7.5 4.5
4 1.7 1.0 63 9.3 162 22 109 76 28 13 7.4 4.3
5 1.6 1.6 383 9.0 136 21 108 72 27 13 7.2 8.2

6 1.5 4.4 2 43 7.8 116 20 494 67 26 12 7.1 4.8

7 1.51 11 132 6.9 100 19 320 63 25 11 7.0 4.3
8
9 ::: / 6.1
4.1
81
57
6.6
6.6
87
78
19
18
250
198
59
57
24
23
11
12
6.8
6.7
4.0
3.4
10

11
12
13
14
15
:I
1.3

-70
3.6

3.3
3.3
3.5
3.6
50

41
35
31
28
25
6.6

6.6
6.6
6.6
6.3
6.2
70

63
59
55
51
47
71
I22
160
142
102
19 228

308
218
179
161
186
61

53
50
48
45
43
23

22
22
22
21
20
12

12
11
10
10
10
6.6

6.5
6.4
6.2
6.1
6 -0
3.4

6.2
4.7
3.0
2.7
2.8

16 -80 42
7*3 23 6.2 45 1.600 172 41 20 10 5.9 2.6
17 1.0 12 21 6.1 42 443 186 40 19 10 5.8 2.5
18 -80 7.4 19 5.9 40 227 299 38 18 9.5 5.7 1.8
19 -60 8.1 19 5.9 37 171 237 36 18 9.3 5.6 4.4
20 -70 47 18 10 34 142 202 35 18 9.1 5.4 2.8

21 -50 36 17 2.300 32 126 215 35 17 8.9 5.3 2.1

22 -50 22 17 1.360 32 105 210 33 17 8.6 5.1 2.0
23 -90 13 17 299 32 101 209 29 16 8 -8 4.8 2.0
24 1 .O 9.8 16 709 31 85 211 30 16 8.5 4.6 2.2
25 1.2 7.7 16 321 34 74 178 30 15 8.1 4.4 2.0

26 1.3 6.7 16 208 30 66 157 29 15 7.8 4.4 2.2

27 1.1 5.7 14 I62 28 60 145 28 15 7.6 4.4 2.1
7.1 4.4 1.9
28
29
1.2
1.1
7.7
18
14
13
157
728 -----
----
27 57
54
128
116
29
29
14
14 7.5 4.4 1.9
30
31
1.6
1.5 -- 13 13
12
851
619 ----- 158
292 ----105 28
25 ------ 14 7.5
7.5
4.4
4.5 -----2.1

CAI. YR 1966: TOTAL 6.866.10 MEAN 18.8 MAX 383 MIN - 4 0 AC-FT 13.620
HAT VR 1967: TOTAL 25.396.70 MEAN 69.6 MAX 2,300 MIN .5@ At-FT 50.370

RE&discharge (base, 500 cis)

l-
oage oage
bate Timc
bwt Discharge Date Timc height Discharge
12- 2 2015 6.70 570 1-30 1615 8.64 1,410
12- 5 0415 6.38 510 1 6 0930 12.01 2,920
1-21 1600 U.59 4.100 3-30 2045 5.67 511
1-24 0815 8-36 1.290 4- 6 1415 6.57 738
+
336 PBSCADWO CREm BASIN
11-1625.4. BUTAN0 CREK NEAR PESCADWO, CALIF.

LOCATION.--ht 37'14*01m, long 122.2l*56", in Butrno Grant, on r i g h t bank 0.15 mile below unnamed t r i b u t a r y and
1.7 m i l e a southeast of Pescadero. S m U t e 0 County.
DRAINAGE AREA.--18.3 sq m i .
RECOW A V A I L A B L E . - - O C C ~
lor-flow
~~O~~~ measurements, water years 1957, 1959-62. and annual maximum. r a t e r year8
1959-62. June 1962 t o September 1967.
GAGE.--Digital water-stage recorder. A l t i t u d e of gage is 70 f t (from topographic nap). February 1957 t o June
22, 1962, crest-stage gage a t s i t e 250 f t downstream a t same datum. June 23, 1962, t o Sept. 28, 1965, graphic
a t e - s t a g e recorder a t same s i t e and datum.
E I m ~ ~ ~ s . - - H u i m udischarge
m during year, 1,510 c i s Jan. 21 (gage height, 18.35 i t ) ; minimum d a i l y , 0 . 4 0 c i s act.
14, 18, 25, 26.
1959-67: Uxlmm d i s c h u g e , 1 , 6 0 0 c i s Feb. 13, 1962 (gage height, 10.04 it, c r e s t - s t a g e gage, from flood-
marks), by slope-area measurement of maxirum flow.
1962-67: No flow July 29 t o Aug. 1, 1964.
REMARKS.--Records good. No regulation; smpll diversions above s t a t i o n f o r i r r i g a t i o n .
COOPERATION.--ho discharge measurements furnished by California Department of Water Resources.
OISCHARGE. I N CFS. LATER YEAR OCTOBER 1966 TO SEPTEMBER 1967

DAY OCT. NOV-

I
OEC. JAN. FEE- CAR. II APR. MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SEPT.
1 .60 -70 7.7 5.8 168 14 118 40 14 7-1 3.9 2.4
2 -80 -00 95 5.7 126 14 93 36 37 7 3-9 2.5
3 -80 -701 63 5.5 99 14 78 32 25 6.6 4.0 2.6
4 -60 -70 55 5.1 81 13 80 30 18 6.3 3.8 2.3
5 .60 267 5.0 67 13 85 28 16 t-C 3.7 2.3

6 6 0 2 137 4.9 58 13 3 09 26 15 t.C 3.8 2.3

7 -70 4-t 75 4-8 51 13 194 24 15 t -1 3.6 2.2
8 -60 1.e 50 4.7 45 12 126 23 14 t.1 3.5 2.0
9
10
-90
-80
1.5
1.3 , 37
31
4.7
4.6
41
36
12
13
93
106
22
23
14
13
6.4
5.9
3.4
3.3
2.1
2.4

11
12
-60
.60
1.3
1.2
/1 24
21
4.6
4.6
33
29
40
41
131
97
20
19
13
13
5.7
5.4
2.8
3.0
2.0
2.0
13 -60 1.3 i 18 4.5 27 47 78 18 13 5.3 3.3 2.0
14
15
-40
-60
1.2
4.5
' 16
14
4.4
4.2
25
23
48
45
68
75
17
16
12
12
5-2
5.1
3.1
3.0
2.0
2.0

16 -60 26 13 4.2 22 485 62 16 11 5.2 2.6 2.0

17 .60 5.C 12 4.2 20 192 761 15 11 5-1 2.9 2.3
3.2 1 15 4.7 2.8 2.0 :
18
19
20
-40
-50
-60
6-1
37 1
, 11
10
9.7
4.1
4.1
17
19
18
17
110

'01
65
109
14
14
11
10
10
4.5
4.5
2.6
2.8
2.0
1.8 9'

21 -60 18 8.9 17040 16 . 60 84 14 9.8 4.t 2.7 1.6 "'

22 .60 9.9 8.4 459 15 48 80 14 9.5 4.5 2.6 1.9
23 -60 6.4 / 8.0 167 15 50 13 9.1 4.6 2.5 1.8
24 -60 4.9 7.7 336 15 41 13 8.8 2.3 2-2
25 .40 4.2 7-4 180 18 35 80 12 8.8 4.5 2.0 1.9
348 PESCADERO CREEK BASIN
11-1625. PESCADERO CREEK NEAR PESCADERO, CALIF.
W A T I O N . - - L ~ ~ 3715v39*, long 12219'40", i n Swf sec.5, T.8 S . , R.4 w., San Mateo County, on l e f t bank a t d o n -
stream s i d e of highway b r i d g e , 3 . 0 m i l e s e a s t of Pescadero, and 5.3 m i l e s upstream from mouth.
DRAINAGE AREA.--45.9 Sq m i .

PERIOD OF R E C O R D . - - A ~ T ~ ~ 1951 t o c u r r e n t y e a r .
GAGE.--Water-stage recorder. Datum of gage is 62.3 f t above mean s e a l e v e l .
AVERAGE DISCHARGE.--18 y e a r s , 42.9 c f s (31,080 a c r e - f t per y e a r ) ; median of y e a r l y mean d i s c h a r g e s , 23 c f s
(16,700 a c r e - i t per y e a r ) .
EXTREMES.--Current y e a r : Maximum d i s c h a r g e , 2,900 c f s Jan. 1 9 (gage h e i g h t , 11.97 f t ) ; minimum d a i l y , 1 . 3 c f s
Oct, 8-10, 22, 25-28.
Period of r e c o r d : Maximum d i s c h a r g e , 9,420 c f s Dec. 23, 1955 (gage h e i g h t , 21.27 f t ) , from r a t i n g curve
extended above 2,700 c f s on b a s i s of slope-area measurement of maximum flow; no flow a t times.
REMARKS.--Records good. Minor r e g u l a t i o n from swimming p o o l s i n San Mateo County Memorial Park and P o r t o l a
S t a t e Park d u r i n g summer months. Small d i v e r s i o n s above s t a t i o n by pumping. Records of water t e m p e r a t u r e s
f o r t h e water year 1969 a r e published i n P a r t 2 of t h i s r e p o r t .
REVISIONS(WATERYEARS).--WSP 1445: 1952-53(M). WSP 1715: Drainage a r e a .

DISCHARGE, IN CUEIC F F F T F E R S E C O N D . W P T E R Y E A R C C T C B E R 1968 T O SEPTEMeER 1569

DAY CCI NOV CEC JAN CAR APR MAY JUK JLL

22 1.3 2.7 8.4 669 266 81 35

23 1.4 2. t 1.4 325 380 81 47
24 1 a4 ?.7 5.1 253 539 74 42
25 1.3 3.2 40 11120 4 37 59 36

26 1.3 3.2 St 19 ?8O 388 56 34

21 1 3 2.9 51 525 321 53 32
28
29
1.3
1.5
2.6
2.7
46
44
405
332
319
------
-----
111 50
48
31
25
30
31
2. C
1.4
3.3
------ 32
25 255 ----- 46
44 ------
29

TOTAL 58.6 126.3 757.8 111531.5 10.917 4.507 1.675

MEAN l.es 4.21 24.4 3 72 390 145 55.8
PAX 5.4 17 96 1.660 1,300 742 160
WIN 1.3 2.0 2 -9 5 -0 145 44 25
AC- FT 116 251 11500 22187C Zlr65O 8.940 3.320

C A L VP l5te T O T b L 8~324.C3 C E b N 22.7 VPX 1.250 MIN -95 PC-FT 16.510

Y T R YR 196$ TOTAL 3112eC.6 WEAN 85.7 W A X 1.660 WIN 1.3 PC-FT 62.040
PEAK DISCHARGE (BASE, 700 CFS, REVISED)
DATE TIME G.H. DISCHARGE DATE TIME G.H. DISCHARGE
1-13 1530 7.19 1,090 2-11 1815 6.79 975
1-19 0915 11.97 2.900 2-15 0515 9.65 1,900
1-21 1015 9.98 2.030 2-24 0815 5.94 744
1-26 0545 11.77 2,800 2-28 1415 6.88 1,000
348 PESCADERO CREEK BASIN

CATION.--^^ 37*15140", long 122e19140", i n S Wsec.5,

~ T.8 S., R.4 W., on l e f t bank a t d o m a t r e u s i d e of
highway bridge, 3.0 miles e a s t of Pescrdero. and 5.3 miles upstream from mouth.
DRAINAGE AREA.--45.9 SQ mi.
RECORDS AVAILABLE.--April 1951 t o September 1968.
GAGE.--Digital m t s r - s t a g e recorder. Datum of gage is 62.3 f t above mean sea l e v e l , datum of 1929. Prior to
Nor. 8 , 1965, graphic water-stage recorder a t same s i t e and datum.
AVEFlAGE D1SCEARGE.--17 years, 40.4 c i s (29,250 acre-ft per year); median of yearly mean discharges, 24 c f s
(17,400 a c r e - i t per year).
HTREYEs.--Yukur discharge during year, 2,740 c i s Jan. 30 (gage h e i g h t , 11.65 i t ) ; minimum d a i l y , 0.95 c i s
Sept. 29.
1951-68: Maximum discharge, 9,420 c i s Dec. 23, 1955 (gage h e i g h t , 21.27 i t ) , from r a t i n g curve extended
above 2,700 c i s on b a s i s of slope-area measurement of rrximum flow; no flow a t times.
BEYARXS.--Records good. Minor regulation from swimming pools i n San Yoteo County Memorial Park and Portola
S t a t e Park during summer months. Small diversions above s t a t i o n by pumping. Records of water temperatures
f o r t h e 1968 water year a r e published i n P a r t 2 of t h i s report.
BEVISIONS (water year) .--I962 report: 1981.

DISCBIULOE, IN CUBIC FEET PER SECOND, WAl7ZR YEAR OCTOBW 1967 TO SEPTEMBER 1968

OAY OCT NOV DEC JAN FEE MAR APK MAY JUN JUL AUG S EP

1 2.3 3.8 21 5.4 152 31 63

2 3.0 3.8 15 5.4 99 29 56
3 6.0 3.8 14 5.4 71 26 38
4 5.0 3.R 43 5.2 52 25 32
5 3.8 3.5 hO 5.2 43 24 30
6 3.R 3.R 15 5.2 36 22 28
7 3.5 3.8 21 5.0 31 23 25
8 3.5 3.R 14 5.0 29 35 24
9 3.5 3.3 9.5 5.2 26 26 22
10 3.8 3.5 7.1 93 25 23 21

11 4.0 3.3 6.3 53 23 21 20

12 4.0 3.3 5.6 29 22 62 19
13 4.0 3.5 5.2 21 20 191 1R
14 4.2 5.2 5.6 21 20 161 18
15 4.2 5.6 5.6 62 1R 131 17
1h 4.5 3.5 6.0 46 38 187 17
17 4.5 3.3 h.3 32 144 21R 16
18 7.1 3.0 13 25 104 165 16
19 4.0 3.3 14 21 68 121 15
20 3.8 3.5 7.0 1R 136 94 15

21 3.8 3.3 6.0 lh 136 71 15

22 3.8 3.8 5.8 14 106 61 14
23 3.8 3.5 5.8 12 82 56 13
24 3.5 3.3 5.8 11 67 40 14
25 3.3 3.3 5.8 10 55 44 13

26 3.5 3.3 5.6 10 47 40 13

27 3.3 3.3 5.6 12 42 37 12
28 3.3 4.5 5.6 14 38 34 12
29 4.0 12 5.6 32 34 31 12
30
31
3.R
3.8 ------
26 5.4
5.4
1.250
372
-----
----- 29
27 ------
12

TOTAL 122.4 140.7 356.6 21221.0 1.764 2.093 640

MEAN 3.95 4.69 11.5 71.6 hO.8 67.5 21.3
MAX 7.1 26 60 1.250 152 218 63
MIN 2.3 3.0 5.2 5.0 18 21 12
AC-F T 243 279 707 :4.410 3,500 4.150 1.270
CAI. YR 1967 T O T A L 23.976.4 MEAN h5.7 MAX 2.300 M l N 1.8 AC-FT
U T R YR 1968 TOTAL 81001.03 M E A N 21.9 n r x 1.250 MIN .95 AC-FT

Peak discharge (base. 500 cia).--Jan. 30 (1015 hrs) 2,740 c f s (11.65

 PESCADERO CREEK BASIN
11-1625.4. BUTANO CRKEK NEAR PESCADERO , CALIF. '

LOCATION.--Lat 3714'01", l o n g 12221'56", i n Butano Grant, San Mateo County, on r i g h t bank 0.2 m i l e below
unnamed t r i b u t a r y , and 1.7 m i l e s s o u t h e a s t of Pescadero.
DRAINAGE AREA.--18.3 sq m i .
PERIOD OF RECORD.--Occasional low-flow measurements, water y e a r s 1957, 1959-62, and annual maximum, water y e a r s
1959-62, June 1962 t o c u r r e n t y e a r .
GAGE.--Water-stage r e c o r d e r . A l t i t u d e of gage is 70 f t (from topographic map). February 1957 t o June 22, 1962,
c r e s t - s t a g e gage a t s i t e 250 f t downstream a t same datum.
AVERAGE DISCHARGE.--7 y e a r s , 22.2 c f s (16,080 a c r e - f t p e r y e a r ) .
WTREXES.--Current y e a r : Maximum d i s c h a r g e , 993 c i s Jan. 1 9 (gage h e i g h t , 12.59 i t ) ; minimum d a i l y . 0.73 c f s
Oct. 4.
Period of r e c o r d : Maximum d i s c h a r g e , 1,600 c f s Feb. 1 3 , 1962 (gage h e i g h t , 10.04 f t , c r e s t - s t a g e gage,
from floodmarks), by slope-area measurement of maximum flow; no flow J u l y 29 t o Aug. 1 , 1964.
REMARKS.--Records good. No r e g u l a t i o n ; s m a l l d i v e r s i o n s above s t a t i o n f o r i r r i g a t i o n .

OISCHARGEI IN C U R I C F E E T PER SECW0. WATER Y E A R OCTOBER 1 9 6 8 73 SEPTEYBER 1 9 6 9

JAN FEE MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP
15 7.1 5.8 3.0
15 7.1 5.6 2.9
14 6.9 5.6 2.9
14 h.8 5.4 2 -8
13 7.0 5.5 2.6

13 7.0 5.5 2.4

12 6.9 5.1 2-4
12 7.4 4.9 2.4
12 10 4.9 2.3
11 9.1 4.9 2.5

11 8.3 4.5 2.6

11 7.7 4.6 2.4
11 7.2 4.7 2.1
1P 7.1 4.6 2.1
10 7.3 4.3 2.0

10 7.3 4.1 2.0

9.7 6.7 3.9 2.0
9.4 a.5 3.9 2.2
9.3 6.4 3.7 1.9
9.1 6.4 3.9 1.7

4.1 1.5
3.9 1.3
3.8 1.5
3.4 1.5
3.4 1.7

3.6 1.5
3.7 1.4
3.6 1.1
3.3 1.0
3.3 1.1
3.3 1.4

TJTAL
MEAN
nnx
KIN
At-FT
GAL YW 1 9 6 8 TOTAL 47757.34 MEAN 13.0 MAX 4 4 9 MlN . 7 1 AC-FT 9.440
YTR YR 1 9 6 9 TOTAL 1 4 r 3 7 1 . 6 5 MEAN 3 9 . 4 MAX 6 8 9 YIN - 7 3 4C-FT 2 3 r 5 1 0

PEAK DISCHARGE (BASE. 200 CFS, REVISED)

DATE TIME G.H. DISCHARGE DATE TIME G.H. DISCHARGE
1-13 1445 11.17 644 2-15 0530 11.09 783
1-19 0830 12.59 993 2-18 0100 7.68 298
1-21 0915 12.15 931 2-24 0700 7.29 244
1-26 0500 10.85 749 2-28 1915 7.34 251
2-11 1745 8.41 407
UJCAT1ON.--L.t 37*14'0lW, long 122*21156", i n Butrno Grmt, on. r i g h t bank 0.15 r i l e b e l o r unsued t r i b u t a r 7 , and
1.7 rila w u t h e a s t of Peacadem, SM County.

R l K O ~ P IAVAILABLE.--0ccuional low-flow measurements, water years 1957, 1959-62, aad -

1 maximum, r a t e r y e u s
1959-82. June 1962 t o September 1988.
GAGE.--Digital water-stage recorder. A l t i t u d e of gage i a 70 it (from topographic u p ) . February 1957 t o June
12, 1962, c r e s t - s t a g e gage a t s i t e 250 i t d o m s t r e u a t suo datum. June 23, 1962, t o Sept. 28, 1965, graphic
-tar-stage recorder a t s u e s i t e and datum.
H T U E M . E S . d-i -s c~h~ u g~e ~during
~ year, 1,070 c i a ~ r n .30 (gage h e i g h t . 14.70 i t ) ; minimm d a i l y , 0.71 c i s
Sept. 17.
1959-66: Y u i m u a discharge, 1,600 c l s Feb. 13, 1962 (gage h e i g h t , 10.04 i t , Crest-stage gage, from flood-
n r k s ) , by s l o p c a r e r measurement of maximum flow.
1962-68: No flow J u l y 29 t o l u g . 1, 1964.
IlglUR1[S.--Becords good. No r e g u l a t i o n ; s m a l l d i v e r s i o n s above s t a t i o n f o r i r r i g 8 t i o n .

DISCHARGES IN CU4lC F E E T P E R S E C O N O v WATER Y E A R OCTOBER 1967 T O SEPTEPBER 1968

0AY OCT NOV OEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN J UL AUG SEP

TOTAL 65.6 69.1 217.6 11476.3 1,164 1,142 498.9

MEAN 2.12 2.30 7.02 47.6 40.1 36.8 16.6
MAX 4.2 8.4 60 449 100 93 52
MIN 1.7 1.7 2.7 2.7 12 16 8.7
AC-FT 130 137 432 2,930 2,310 2.270 990

CAI. Y R 1967 TOTAL 111226.1 MEAN 30.8 M A X 1,040 MIN 1.6 AC-FT 221270
WTR YR 1968 TOTAL 51077.69 MEAN 13.9 MAX 449 M I N .I1 AC-FT 10,070
Peak discharge (base, 170' c i a ) .--kc. 5 (0245 h r s ) 247 c i s (7.70 i t ) ; Jaa. 30 (1000 h r s ) I
 PESCADERO C R a BASIN 351

11162500 PESCADERO C m NEAR PESCMERO, CALIF.

WAT1ON.--kt 37'15'39", long 12219'40", i n S W sec.5, ~ T . 8 S., R.4 1.. San Mateo County, o n l e f t bank a t d o m -
s t r e a m s i d e of highway b r i d g e , 3.0 m i l e s e a s t of Pescadero, m d 5.3 m l l e s upstrerm from mouth.
DRAINAGE Am.--45.9 sq m i .
PERIOD OF REUXD.--April 1951 t o c u r r e n t y e a r .
GAGE.--Water-stage recorder. Datum o f gage is 62.3 it above mean s e a l e v e l
AVERAGE DISCHARGE.--19 y e a r s , 42.9 c i s (31,080 a c r e - i t p e r y e a r ) ; m d i a n of y e a r l y mean d i s c h a r g e s , 23 c i s
(16,700 a c r e - i t p e r y e a r ) .
EXTREMES.--Current y e a r : Maximum d i s c h a r g e . 2,300 c i s Jan. 16 (gage h e i g h t , 10.66 i t ) ; minimum d a i l y , 0.46 c i s
Sept. 1 3 , 29, 30.
P e r i o d of record: Maximuu d i s c h a r g e , 9,420 c i s Dec. 23, 1955 (gage h e i g h t , 21.27 i t ) , from r a t i n g curve
extended above 2,700 c i s on b a s i s of slope-area measurement of maximum flow; no flow a t t i m e s .
REMARKS.--Records good except those f o r p e r i o d s of no gage-height r e c o r d , which a r e poor. Y i m r r e g u l a t i o n from
swimming pools i n San Mate0 County Memorial Park and P o r t o l a S t a t e Park d u r i n g s-r months. Small d i v e r s i o n s
above s t a t i o n by pumping. Records of r a t e r temperatures f o r t h e w a t e r y e a r 1970 a r e published i n P a r t 2 of
t h i s report.
REVISIONS (WATER YEARS).--WSP 1445: 1952-53(M). WSP 1715: Drainage a r e a .

DISCHARGE. I N CUBIC FEET P E R SECONO. WATER YEAR OCTOBER 1969 TO SEPTEMBER 1970

OCT NOV OEC JAN FE8 MAR APR MAY JUN JUL LUG SEP

3.3 3.3 3.6 22 118 174 29 15 6.6 4.5

4.6 3.3 3.5 20 101 129 28 15 6.9 4.5
4.2 4.2 3.4 19 89 93 27 14 6.3 4.5
3.5 4.1 3.4 17 81 277 25 15 5.9 4.5
3.7 8.5 3.7 15 73 276 25 15 2.9 4.5

3.4 11 3.7 14 66 166 24 15 5.0 4.5

3.5 7.0 3.5 13 61 130 23 15 6.6 4.5
4.6 5.9 3.9 25 57 112 23 14 7.5 4.5
6.3 5.5 4.8 10 1 53 97 23 14 8;s 4.5
8.2 5.2 5.2 142 49 91 22 13 8.5 4.5

8.1 4.7 6.9 91 47 79 23 11 7.0 4.2

8.4 4.7 11 79 56 72 21 9.4 6.5 4.5
8.1 4.7 9.4 70 96 66 21 9.0 6.5 5.1
7.5 4.7 5.7 791 95 61 21 8.0 6.5 5.2
11 4.7 4.6 320 72 57 21 6;9 6.5 5.1

16 15 4.9 4.1 1.070 69 54 20 5.7 6.5

17 8.0 4.4 3.8 396 201 51 20 5.3 6.5
18 7.0 4.0 3.9 232 124 48 19 6.6 6.5
19 5.0 3.7 32 163 99 45 21 8.9 6.5
20 4.5 3.7 44 153 85 43 20 8.4 6.5

21 3.5 3.6 176 967 75 41 19 7.7 6.2

22 3.0 4.8 96 4 76 66 39 19 7.0 6.0
- 23 2.5 4.8 41 314 60 38 18 6.8 6.0
24 2.5 4.7 99 686 56 36 17 9.7 6.0
25 2.5 4.2 196 347 50 35 17 12 6.0

26 2.5 4.2 97 2 54 47 34 17 14 6.0

27 2.5 4.0 56 363 46 33 17 7.9 6.0
28
29
3.1
3.7
4.0
3.8
39
31
269
203 ------
------
79 31
31
17
16
5.7
8.4
5.8
5.6
30
31
3.6
3.7
3.7
------.
27
24
165
138 ------ 30
29 ------
15 9.3
7.7 ------
5.2

TOTAL 161.0 144.0 1.046.1 71935 2.171 2.498 628 320.4 189.0
MEAN 5.19 4.80 33.7 256 77.5 80.6 20.9 10.3 6.30
MAX 15 I 1 196 1,070 201 277 29 15 8.5
MIN 2.5 3.3 3.4 13 46 29 15 5.3 2.9
4C-FT 319 286 2.070 15.740 4.3LO 4.950 1.250 636 375

CAL YR 1969 TOTAL 31,689.3 MEAN 86.8 M A X 1.660 MIY 2.0 AC-FT 62.860
V T R YR 1 9 7 0 TOTAL 15,335.17 MEAN 42.0 M A X 1,070 MIN -46 At-FT 30.420

PEAK DISCHARGE (BASE, 700 CPS) NOTE.--No gage-height record June 9 t o

DATE TIME G.H. DISCHARGE DATE TIME G.H. DISCHARGE J~lylO,J~ly22t0Scpt.4.
1-16 1000 10.66 2,300 1-24 0245 7.59 1,210
1-21 0815 8.28 1,420
352 PESCADERO CREEK BASIN
11162540 BUTW CREFK NEAR PESCADERO, CALIF.

LOCATION.--Lot 3714'0111, l o n g 12221156", i n Butano Grant, San Mateo County, on r i g h t bank 0.2 m i l e below
unnamed t r i b u t a r y , and 1 . 7 m i l e s s o u t h e a s t of Pescadero.
DRAINAGE AREA. --18.3 sq mi.
PERIOD OF RECORD.--Occasional low-flow measurements, water y e a r s 1957, 1959-62, and annual maximum, water y e a r s
1959-62, June 1962 t o c u r r e n t y e a r .
GAGE.--Water-stage r e c o r d e r . A l t i t u d e o f gage is 70 f t (from topographic map). February 1957 t o June 22, 1962,
c r e s t - s t a g e gage a t s i t e 250 f t downstream a t same datum.
AVERAGE DISCHARGE.--8 y e a r s , 22.1 c f s (16,010 a c r e - f t p e r y e a r ) .
EXRi.QtES.--Current y e a r : Maximum d i s c h a r g e , 906 c f s J a n . 21 (gage h e i g h t , 11.97 f t ) ; minimum d a i l y , 0.25 c f s
Sept. 30.
Period of r e c o r d : Maximum d i s c h a r g e , 1,600 c f s Feb. 13, 1962 (gage h e i g h t , 10.04 f t , c r e s t - s t a g e gage,
from f loodmarks), by s l o p e - a r e a measurement of maximum flow; no flow J u l y 29 t o Aug. 1, 1964.
REMARKS.--Records good. No r e g u l a t i o n ; s m a l l d i v e r s i o n s above s t a t i o n f o r i r r i g a t i o n

I N C U B I C F E E T PER SECOND, kATER YEAR OCTOBER 1 9 6 9 TO SEPTEMBER

OEC JAN F8 WAR APR HAY JUN JUL A11G SEP

16 5.0
17 4.8
18 4.7
19 4.8
20 4.9

21 4.8
22 4.8
23 4.6
2 4. 4.4
25 4.3

26 4.3
27 4.4
2R 4.2
29 3.9
30 3.7
31 3.8

TOTAL 165.8
MEAN 5.35
MAX 7.0
nl\c 3.7
AC-FT 329

CPL Y R 1 9 6 9 TOTAL 1 4 , 7 2 2 . 8 MEPN 4 0 . 3 MAX 6 8 9 M l Y 1-0 PC-FT

'414 YR 1 9 7 0 TOTPL 7.761.95 PEAN 2 1 . 3 MAX 4 6 8 YlN -25 AC-FT

PEAK DISCHARGE (BASE, 200 CFS)

DATE TIME G.H. DISCHARGE DATE TIME G.H. DISCHARGE
12-21 1500 7.34 258 1-27 0800 7.24 244
1-14 1200 11.42 829 3- 4 1530 7.42 269
1-21 1030 11.97 906
448 DISCHARGE AT PARTIAL-RECORD STATIONS
Discharpe'measurements made at low-flow partial-record stations during water year 1977--Continued
Measurements
Drainage Period
area of Discharge
Station No. Station name (mi') record Date (ft3/s)
Waddell Creek basin
11162210 Waddell Creek near Lat 37'06'21", long 122'16'18", 23.3 1977
Davenport, CA in hWSWlr sec.35. T.9 S., R.4 W.,
Santa Cruz County, 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
upstream from State Highway 1,
1.1 mi (1.8 km) upstream from
mouth, and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) north-
west of Davenport.
Pescadero Creek basin
11162540 Butano Creek Lat 3714'01". long 12221'56", in 18.3 1957.
near Pescadero, Butano Grant. San Mateo County. 1959-62'.
U 0.2 mi (0.3 km) downstream from 1962-743.
small right-bank tributary, and 1977
1.7 mi (2.7 km) southeast of
Pescadero.
Pomponio Creek basin
11162550 Ponponio Creek Lat 3718'00", long 122'24'13", 6.85 1977
near San Gregorio, in San Gregorio Grant, San Mateo
CA County. at bridge on State High-
way 1, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) upstream
from mouth. and 2.1 mi (3.4 kin)
southwest of San Gregorio.
Purisima Creek basin
11162600 Purisima Creek Lat 37'26'06". long 12222'23". in 4.83 1959-693,
near Half Moon Canada dt Verde y Arroyo de la 1977a
Bay, CA Purisima Grant, San Mateo County,
15 ft (5 m) downstream from
county road bridge. 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
southeast of Half Moon Bay, and
4.0 mi (6.4 b) upstream from mouth.
Frenchmans Creek basin
11162635 Frenchmans Creek Lat 37'29'00". long 12Z026'42", 4.17 1977
near Half Moon in Corral de Tierra (Vasquez)
Bay, CA Grant, San Mateo County, at
bridge on State Highway 1,
0.4 mi (0.6 km) upstream from
mouth, and 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
northwest of town of Half Moon
Bay.
Denniston Creek basin
11162640 Denniston Creek Lat 3730'35", long 122*29'13", 3.67 1977
at El Granada, CA in Corral de Tierra (Palomares)
Grant, San Mateo County, at
bridge on State Highway 1,
0.5 mi (0.8 km) upstream from
mouth, and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) north-
west of El Granada.
San Vicente Creek basin
11162645 San Vicente Creek Lat 37'31'24''. long 12230'15". 1.60 1977
at Moss Beach, CA in Corral de Tierra (Palomares)
Grant. San Mateo County, 0.2 mi
(0.3 b) upstreah from State
Highway 1. 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
southeast of town of Moss Beach.
San Pedro Creek basin
11162655 San Pedro Creek Lat 37'35'30''. long 122*30'07". 7.08 1977a
at Pacifica, CA in San Pedro (Sanchez) Grant.
San lateo County, at Pacifica,
0.3 mi (0.5 km) upstream from
State Highway 1, 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
upstream from mouth.
Alameda Creek basin
11174200 Alameda Creek at Lat 3735'15", long 121'53'21" 198 1975-76c,
Sunol. CA in Valle de San Jose Grant. (corrected) 1977
Alameda County, on left bank
50 ft (15 m) upstream from
road ford. 600 ft (183 m)
upstream from Arroyo de la
Laguna, and 0.6 mi (1.0 km)
south of Sunol.
11174600 Alamo Canal near Lat 3741'10", long 121*54'54", --
Pleasanton, CA in Santa Rita Grant, Alameda
County, on right bank 30 ft
(9 m) upstream from VCSD
wasteway, 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
upstream from Arroyo Nocho.
3 mi (5 km) northwest of
Pleasanton.
See footnotes at end of this table
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b..*cCB H e a r i n g o n
IIA 24788

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SAN MATE0 COUNTY SUPEKINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
. Proposed O u t d o o r E d u c a t i o n F a c i l i t y .
Loma Mar, San Mateo County

PESCADERO AFEA .
WATER REQUIREtENTS
(Cubic feet per second)

Pescadero Present Future Ultimate

Month Marsh Agri. T o t a l Agri. Total Agri. T o t d

October 0.9. 1.9 2.8 2.5 3.4 3.1 4.0

November 0.5 1.1 1.6 1.5 2.0 1.8 2.3

December 0.3 0.5 0.8 0.7 1.0 0.9 1.2

January 8.3 0.5 0.8 0.7 1.0 0.9 1.2

February 0 -4 0.9 1.3 1.2 1.6 1.5 1.9

March 0.7 1.5 2.2 2.0 2.7 2.4 3.1

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3 1.3 2.8 4.1 . ' 3.6 a 4,9 4.4 5.7

June 1.9 4.1 6.0 513 7.2 6.4 8.3

August 1.7
September 1.4 ' 3.0 4.4 4.0 5.4 4.8 6.2
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Field Investigations
 September 29, 1979

M r . David H o l t r y
S t a t e iu'ater Resources C o n t r o l Board
Division of Kater -Ughts
77 C a d i l l a c Drive
Sacramento, CS
95825
S W J Z C T : F i e l d I n v e s t i g a t i o n - S e p t e m b e r 27, 1 9 7 9
?:A 25302 25303, 25676, 25868, 25318, 25950
P e s c a d e r o and Butano C r e e k s , San Mateo County
Dear BXr. E o l t r y :
The f o l l o w i n g r e l e v a n t f a c t s were b r o u g h t o u t a t t h e f i e l d
investigation:
1 ) The Department o f F i s h & Game f e e l s t h a t 13 c f s i s needed
t h r o u s h o u t t h e l o ~ i e rs e c t i o n of P e s c a d e r o C r e e k (9.4 c f s f o r
B u t a n o ) all t h e t;av t o t h e s e a i n o r d e r f o r migra-Lion of
u p s t r e a a a a i i l t s t o be p r o t e c t e d ( s t e e 1 h e a d and s i l v e r s a l m o n ) .
2 ) These f l o w s a r e a b s o l u t e minimum f l o w s b a s e d o n w i d e l y a c c e p t e d
f i s h e r y c r i t e r i a and a c t u a l t r a n s e c t measurements.
3 ) b t m s t r e a m d i v e r s i o n by r i p a r i a n and o l d e r a ~ p r o p r i a t i v e
d i v e r t e r s c a n remove u p t o 8.8 c f s o f t h e f l o w o n F e s c a d e r o
Creek t h u s p r e v e n t i r g f i s h m i g r a t i o n ( t h i s f i g u r e i s o n l y f o r
known d i v e r t e r s . O t h e r d i v e r t e r s n o t known t o u s p r o b a b l y e x i s t ) .
4 ) One s o l u t i o n t o t h i s problem 4 s t o i n s t a l l a gage downstream
frorn t h e f u r t h e s t d o ~ m s t r e md i v e r t e r ( i n c l u d i r g r j l p a r i a n s end
o l d e r appro?riathve d i v z r t e r s ) . This would guarantee a flow
i n t o t h e marsh. The Department of F i s h and Game would be a b l e
t o recomzend t h e p r o p e r f l o w . Based o n t h e f i e l d i n v e s t i g a t i o n
i t a p p e a r s t h z t t h e s e 'c:ould be 1 3 c f s o n P e s c z d e r o and 9.4 c f s
o n Butzno.
5) A n e l t e r n a t i v e s o l u t i o n would be t o r e c o g n i z e t h e s i g n i f i c a n c e
of t h e do'cmstream d i v e r t e r s by r e q u i r i n g a p p l i c ~ n t st o b y p a s s
13 c f s p l u s an m o u n t e q u a l t o t h a t b e i n g d i v e r t e d by t h e
u s e r s d o m s t r e a m . S i n c e i t x o u l d be d i f f i c u l t l o q u a n t i f y
t h i s t e r n , t h i s a? e a r s t o be a l e s s d e s i r a b l e s o l u t i o n t h a n
t h e t proposed i n 47 above.
6 ) The l o c a t i o n s of v a r i o u s r i p a r i a n d i v e r t e r s were p l o t t e d o n
a nap. I t was c o n f i m e d t h a t a l l o f t h e r i p a r i a n s l i s t e d a r e i n
t h e l o w e r r a a c h e s of P e s c a d e r o Creek.
7 ) Yir. Tom Phipps has 3 r a n c h e s i n P e s c a d e r o ; one i;here Pescedero
Creek e n t e r s t h e marsh, a n d e n o t h e r n e a r P e s c a d e r o T o m ( s e e
& s o p . 46, T r a n s c r i p t o f Hearing o n WA 24788, Yeb. 1 9 7 7 )
 Mr. David Hol t r y ( c o n t o)
8 ) M r . M a s ' r i p a r i a n pump r a t e on Butano Creek i s about 1.5 c f s .
R i p a r i a n use on Butzno i s n o t as well documented as on Pescadero
b u t i s probably s i g n i f i c e n t .
9 ) The S t a t e h a s purchased t h e proposed d i v e r s i o n s i t e on Butano
Creek from N r . Campinotti. The a p p l i c a t i o n f o r WA 25302/25303 w i l l
be modified t o d e l e t e pumping from Butano Creek.

The f o l l o w i n g a c t i o n i t e m s were a g r e e d upon:

1 ) The r e c o r d on t h e s e a p p l i c z t i o n s w i l l be h e l d open u n t i l October
15.
2) Mr. Skeehan h i l l send a l e t t e r f o r m a l l y a d v i s i n g you about t h e
change i n IlA 25302/25303. I would t h e n send you a l e & t e r
d i s m i s s i n g o u r p r o t e s t on t h e s e two a p p l i c a t i o n s .
3 ) F i s h and Game t o send copy of t h e i r t r a n s e c t d a t a t o you.
4 ) F i s h and Game t o send a l e t t e a t o you s u p p o r t i n g o u r p o s i t i o n
concerning t h e v e r y s i g n i f i c z n t problem posed by t h e downstream
diverters.
*** 5 ) You agreed t o send me a copy of your d r a f t r e p o r t on t h e s e
a p y l i c a t r o n s o s soon a s i t i s ready.
I

Sincerely,
a@.-m
Alvin Young F o r Northern C a l i f o r n i a
975 Teal Drive Council of F l y
Santa Clara, CB F i s h i n g Clubs
95051

Enclosures :
1 ) Additional. copy of September 27, 1979-Smmary of Our P o s i t i o n
w i t h l i s t of Downstream D i v e r t e r s
2 ) Updated PA? Shor-iing I i e l a t i v e W i t i o n s of Various D i v e r t e r s
3 ) S. Skeehan's l e t t e r t o me concerning Butano Creek
4 ) L i s t of Document&.Presented t o You a t F i e l d I n v e s t i g a t i o n
5 ) A d d i t i o n a l L i s t of R i p a r i a n D i v e r t e r s
SEPARATION PAGE
 ---
.- l
-I)
D e g a r t n e n t o f Fish 2nd Gme n o w recommendations a r e i n o d e q u z t e
s b c e t h e y do n o t t:ke i n t o x c o u n t do:,nstreem d i v e r s i o ~ s ( 2 0 t h
-rip&= and o l i e r a;;.ropri?tive) n o t c o v e r e d by t h e s e new terms. -
-
- --
- 2 ) -There s i g n l f i c e n t h o ~ md o n s t r e a m d i v e r s i o n s ( s e e a t t a c h e d -. -:-
- list.
_- -.-*-- -
.
.-<33There a r e c u s s i b l y ( p r o b a b l y ? ) mzny o t h e r u n h o r m doi:nstreem
- - d i- v e r t e r s :
V o l u n t a r y s t t t e z e z t s o f u s e may be i n m i n h r i t y .
.-Xef: - G o v s r n o r l s G o r z i s s i o n t o ileview K a t e r a i g h t s Law;
- - D r a f t i i e p o r t p. 30.

-1-4.) I n d q y e a r s , d i v e r t i r s ::I11 p r o b a b l y be pumping a t narioun

- c a p a c i t y even i n dy;ril 2nd ~:.:ay.
.-
- -5) On P e s c z d e r o Creek, d o : : n s t r e m d i v e r s i o n s ( n o t c o v e r e d by t h e - -
n e w CTLG flox r e c o z ; o z i z t i o n ) c c n d i v e r t up t o 8.8 c i s of t h e
- zecomended 13.0 c l s thus xaking f i s h m i g r a t i o n i z c o s s i b l e . - - -J
!
( I n a d d i t i o n unlnor;n d i v e r s i o n s n-y a s o e x i s t ; f l s o e r i s t i n g
' I
d i v e r s i o n s i ~ z yi n c r e z s e i n zhe f u t u r e ) 4

-6) On Butazo Creek, t h e s i t u e t i o n i s C O ~8 s . c e l l c i o c u ~ e n t e d .

EIo~rever t h e r e a r e s e v e r o l . b o r n dohnstream a i v e r t e r s n o t c o v e r e d
- by t h e n e x DFBG t e r n .
Ref: L e t t e r f r o r , S t a n l e y Skeehnn t o ICCFFC, A ~ r i 1l 2 , 1 9 7 9 .. -
- SkiCB :;as c o s i 2 d .

I n v i e w of t h e l a r g e u n c o n t r o l l e d i i v a r s i o n s , t h e l i k e l i h o o d
t h z t t h e s e r:lll i n c r z - s e i n t h e f u t u r e , and t h e p r o b z b i l i t y t h a t
. - : - n a y o t h z r u n h o - ~ , nd i v e r s i o n s nzy e x i s t , t h e fo1lo:iing t e r n i s proposed:
- --For t h e p r o t e c t i o l : o f f i s h and x l l d l i f e , p e r m i t t e e s h l l l d u r i n g -
- t h e p e r i o d of Xov. 1 t o 2 1, n o t d i v e r t vhen t h e f l o w
i m e d i a t e l y dot.nstra;r f r o s t h e f u r t h e s t : d & r n s t r e e m d i v e r t e r
3 s l e e s t h z n 1 3 cf s ( E e s c : : a ~ r o) o r 3.4 cfs (Butzoo )
T h i s t e r n LOU-'n o r e i d e ; u e t e l y deal ~ i t ht h e problem of
subseq2ent d o i m s t r e a d i v e r s i o n s b u t would a l l o w z p ~ r o p r i e t i o n s
uhen t h e r e r e a l l y w a s e x c e s s r;nter.
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LIST OF DOCIJBBNTS PRESENTED AT FIELD INVESTIGATION
PESCAD3RO ;LND BUTAH0 CRZEICS --September 27, 1979

1)Sept. 27, 1979-Our Summary P o s i t i o n Paper w i t h l i s t o f known

r i p a r i a n d i v e r s i o n s on Pescadero Creek
2)Dec. 17, 1 9 7 8 - L e t t e r from Alvin Young t o D.W. S a b i s t o n
w i t h c h a r t of average Pescadero w a t e r u s e (does n o t
i n c l u d e d i v e r s i o n s t o stozrage; a l s o d r y y e a r psage t o
be even h i g h e r )
I

3)Dec. 1 4 , 1978 L e t t e r from D.W. S a b i s t o n t o A l v i n Young w i t h

i n f o r m a t i o n on v a r i o u s d i v e r s i o n s
4 ) ~ o v .18, 1978 L e t t e r from Alvin Young t o D.W. ~ a b i s t o n i ~ .U~ t. e
w i t h r e l a t i v e l o c a t i o n s of v a r i o u s d i v e r t e r s
5)Nov. 13, 1978 l e t t e r from G.R. P e t e r s o n t o Alvin Yo- with
information on various diversions
6 ) o c t . 6, 1978 l e t t e r from Alvin Young t o D.B. Kite
7 ) 0 c t . 6, 19'76 Notice of Hearing on WA 24788 w i t h p a r t i a l l i s t
of r i p a r i a n u s e r s on Pescadero Creek
ADDITIONAL L I S T .OF RIPARIAS DIVERTIRS-PESCADPRO & BUTANO CBEEKS
(REFEREBCE: Nay 11 1978 L e t t e r f r o m DFdrG-X. Anderson- t o
Rtparlan D i v e r t e r s )
1) M. Petretta
2 ) J. Cabral
3 ) N. H a r c h l
4 ) M. O p p e n h e i m e r

Mversion rates not known

Field Examinations
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 December 27, 1995

Mr. Sam Herzberg

San Mateo County Planning Department
Mail Drop PLN122
590 Hamilton Street, 2nd Floor
Redwood City, California 94063
Dear Mr. Herzberg:
Hazards Inspection Tour in Pescadero Watershed
This letter responds to your request for Department of Fish
and Game's comments after the field inspection of hazards in
Pescadero Park on September 28, 1995. The hazards included
Hurnboldt crossings and debris jams in the Pescadero Watershed. It
is very important that these hazards be mitigated as soon as
possible because of the sensitive nature and high priority of this
watershed. Many species of special concern inhabit the drainage
including, San Francisco garter snake, red-legged frog, western
pond turtle, steelhead, and the most recently listed as endangered
coho salmon.
There needs to be an assessment of the watershed to evaluate
the dynamics of the physical processes creating the hazards. All
hazards should be mapped to document existing conditions. This
mapping should also include monitoring water events to understand
which hazards are causing the most damage.
Once the hazards are mapped, they should be prioritized
according to risk to the environment and sensitivity of the aquatic
habitat. Treatment strategies can then be applied accordingly.
Given that mitigation grant funding will be limited, a cost-benefit
analysis should be conducted in terms of cost of treating a site
compared to the resulting sediment savings.
Mapping, monitoring, and prioritizing should not preclude
immediate implementation of simple erosion control techniques, such
as seeding and straw bales. Proper maintenance of roads (a large
source of sediment), is essential to reducing sediment loading in
the creeks. The following handbook is recommended: "Handbook for
Forest and Ranch Roadsu-AGuide for Planning, Designing,
Constructing, Reconstructing, Maintaining and Closing Wildland
Roads. This book was prepared by William Weaver and Danny Hagansf
(Pacific Watershed Associates) for the Mendocino County Resource
Mr. Sam Herzberg
December 27, 1995
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conservation District, 405 Orchard Avenue, Ukiah, California 95482,

(707) 468-9223, in cooperation with the California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection and the USDA Soil Conservation
Service. Some of the old logging roads should be closed and
converted back to forest habitat to capture sediment instead of
creating sediment.
The Department appreciates your efforts to protect and restore
the watershed. We will gladly assist in evaluating and
prioritizing the watershed assessment. If you have any questions
regarding our comments, contact Patricia Anderson, Associate
Fishery Biologist, at (408) 724-7130; or Keith Anderson, Senior
Fishery Biologist, at (408) 649-2870.
Sincerely,

Acting Regional Manager

Region 3

cc: Ms. Laurel Graham-Holsman

Pescadero CRMP Manager
Post Office Box 244
El Granada, CA 94018
bc: K. Anderson, M. Roper, P. Anderson
Field Reports
State of California

Memorandum
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TO : Jad Swenerton, Chief
Environmental Review Unit 2
Division of Water Rights
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
901 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

DATE: February 14, 1996

FROM: Sharon Stohrer 5 43

Environmental Review Unit 2
Division of Water Rights

SUBJECT:FIELD REPORT - PESCADEROIBUTANO CREEK WATERSHED RECONNAISSANCE

On January 11, 1996, staff from the Division of Water Rights (Division) conducted a field
reconnaissance in portions of the lower Pescadero watershed, along the San Mateo County coast.
Ross Swenerton, Terry Snyder, and Sharon Stohrer (representing the Division), met with
Jean Ferreira (Dept. of Parks & Recreation), Patricia Anderson (Dept. of Fish & Game),
Jerry Smith (Professor of Fisheries Biology at CSU San Jose), and Laurel Graham-Holsman
(San Mateo CRIMP Project Coordinator) to review dynamics and ecology of the Pescadero
Marsh system and to consider upstream factors affecting the health of that system.

Backgound
The Division has eleven pending applications for water rights within the 76 square-mile
PescaderoIButano Creek watershed. Pending applications include: 28220, 29398, 29642,
29643, 29644, 29658, 29770, 29941, 30205, 30261, and 30458. Of these applications, seven
propose diversions within the Bradley Creek subdrainage, located in the lower focus of the
Pescadero watershed.

The PescaderoIButano watershed has historically provided spawning and rearing habitat for coho
salmon (Onchorhynchus kisutch), it continues to support steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykissl
Salmo gairdneri), tidewater goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi), California red-legged frog (Rana
aurora draytonii), San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) and numerous
other fish, amphibian, bird and plant species. Pescadero's fresh water flows are critical for the
in-migration of spawning salmonids and out-migration of their young into the rearing habitat of
estuary waters. Fresh water flow from this coastal watershed is crucial in the regulation of
salinity levels within the dynamic marsh/estuaryllagoon system at Pescadero.

Contributing flows from Butano Creek and from all tributaries to Pescadero Creek are essential
to maintain the health of Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve and the sensitive species it supports.
Potential instream impacts which may result pursuant to the permitting of these appropriative
rights must be considered prior to Board decision.
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Pro-iect Description
The following applications have been filed for appropriative rights within the PescaderoIButano
watershed. These proposed diversions are the subject of this field reconnaissance:

APP. # Source OnstreadOffstream Storage Direct Diversion

Unnamed trib to Shaw Onstream Reservoir 3 afa

Shaw Gulch Onstream Reservoir 26.7 afa
Shaw Gulch Offstream Reservoir 50 afa
Unnamed trib to Bradley Offstream Reservoirs (2) 25 +25 afa
Unnamed trib to Bradley Offstream Reservoirs (2) 3 + 3 afa
Unnamed trib to Bradley Offstream Reservoirs (3) 25+25+25 afa
Bradley Creek Onstream Reservoirs (2) +
24 24 afa +0.25cfs
Unnamed trib to Pescadero Offstream Reservoir 9 afa
Peters Creek Offstream Reservoir 2 afa + .025cfs
Butano Creek Onstream Reservoir 49 afa
Butano Creek Offstream Reservoir 14.5 afa

In addition to pending applications, permitted water right A028507 on Shaw Gulch must be
evaluated based on its junior status to A028220, and licensed water right A019847 must be
assessed due to the fact that it may act as a barrier structure on the mainstem of the Pescadero.

. Setting
The PescaderoIButano watershed lies within the San Francisco Bay Hydrologic Subregion.
Climate in this coastal area is under direct maritime influence, providing mean annual rainfalls
between 20 and 45 inches. Pescadero Creek's headwaters originate approximately 18 miles
inland near the eastern boundary of San Mateo County and drain 76 square miles of the western
slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Elevations along the Pescadero drainage range from 1800'
down to sea level. The Santa Cruz Mountains are composed of Tertiary sediments and small
amounts of igneous rock (Manzagol, 1988), and soils within the Pescadero drainage have highly
erosive characteristics.

Regional economy in the PescaderoIButano area is based on wholesale agriculture, cattle

ranching operations, and timber industry. A long history of timber harvest activity in the
redwood and montane hardwood forests of the watershed has resulted in sedimentation along the
mainstem of both stream channels and heavy deposition of silt into the marsh at the coastal
discharge point. Most riparian and appropriative water rights within the Pescadero watershed
are exercised for agricultural and livestock purposes. Numerous onstream and offstream
reservoirs are sited on tributaries to Pescadero Creek and one authorized diversion structure is
known to exist along the mainstem.

Pescadero and Butano Creeks conjoin and widen approximately one-half mile east of the Pacific
Ocean, creating the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve. This coastal wetland is recognized by
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the Department of Fish and Game as an Area of Special Biological Importance, and is owned
and managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation. The estuarylmarsh is seasonally
closed by the deposition of sands which create a bar within the mouth of the system. Sandbar
closure of the estuary results in a lagoon with little or no tidal exchange. The marsh/estuary/
lagoon system dynamics depend on adequate inflow of freshwater, with water quality being most
critical once the sandbar closes.

Field Observations and Discussion

Although San Mateo's coastline had been subjected to intense rain and flooding in the first week
of January, this site visit to Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve was conducted on a sunny day.
A video recorder and camera were used to obtain both a visual and audio record of some
segments of this field reconnaissance.

The mouth of Pescadero Creek opens to the Pacific coastline just west of the Highway 1
overpass at Pescadero Beach. Heavy storms in mid-December initially breached the sandbar
which had closed in September of 1995. Remains of the 1995 sandbar augmented by sands
deposited in the recent storm now partially occlude the channel at a point just below and
extending west of the overpass. The sandy stream channel is shallow and meandering, with
undefined banks. Present flows near the mouth are approximately 10' in width and 4" in depth,
estimated flow rate is 3-4 cfs.

Jerry Smith explained that closure of the sandbar across the creek mouth is dependent on a
, number of factors, including: 1) wave dynamics; 2) coastline shape; 3) sand abundance and
distribution following previous winter storms; and 4) channel width and streamflow volume.
Ocean character and intensity of the previous season's storms have the greatest influence on
timing of sandbar closure. Even with a partial closure or an early breach of the sand bar, the
right wave swells may bring in enough sand to plug the bar in one day. When the sandbar
might close and what streamflow rates may continue to flow without inhibiting sandbar closure
is difficult to predict. Fresh water flows of > 10cfs could cause a delay in closure, but studies
have shown the sandbar to close with flow rates of > 9.0cfs and < 2.0 cfs (reported at the
USGS gage approximately 4 miles upstream of the marsh). Records between 1985 and 1995
show sandbar closure as early as March and as late as September. Dr. Smith stressed the
unpredictability of sandbar closure and breach - particularly breach, due to the possibility that
milder storms may add surface structure to the sandbar rather than destroying it.

Natural breaching of the sandbar generally occurs during the first big storm event of the season.
Laurel Graham-Holsman explained that breach of the bar takes place as a result of a
liquefaction-like action, following a series of weather fronts which saturate then erode the
structure. With changes in wave action, the sandbar breaches and adult steelhead and occasional
coho enter the freshwater of Pescadero drainage on their spawning migration. As precipitation
increases, water temperature drops and stream flow rises, allowing these adult fish to move
upstream where they can spawn in the graveled substrate of accessible tributaries.
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The estuary system is under tidal influence primarily during the winter and spring months when
the sandbar is still open. Once the sandbar closes, water quality depends on freshwater inflows
to convert the system from saline to fresh. In Pescadero's big embayment very limited mixing
takes place between fresh and heavier saline waters - stratification occurs within the lagoon as
fresh water overtops a salt-water lens. The salt-water lens acts as a solar collector, increasing
the water temperature and decreasing its dissolved oxygen content; a shallow layer of fresh
water will force aquatic species to the surface, increasing their risk of predation. Stratification
of waters within the closed lagoon is harmful to steelhead fry, and a system which remains
brackish will be potentially lethal to red-legged frog eggs and larvae. As fresh water enters the
lagoon and augments the top strata, hydraulic pressure of the fresh water layer tends to squeeze
the saline layer out through the sandbar. With increases in the ratio of fresh to saline strata,
currents may begin within the lagoon and dissolved oxygen levels are recharged as aquatic
temperature declines. Dr. Smith emphasized that a rapid conversion from saline to fresh water
is most desirable once the sandbar closes. When asked for suggestions on how the freshwater
demands of the marsh might be balanced with needs of permitted water right holders, Dr. Smith
recommended: Once the sandbar closes, nobody should divert! He suggested that after the
lagoon has converted to freshwater it is possible that limited diversions could take place.

Studies indicate that the estuaryllagoon at Pescadero provides rearing habitat for as much as 80%
of the steelhead within the 18-mile watershed system. Research has shown that the growth rate
of juvenile steelhead reared within the lagoon is increased relative to those fish which rear in
stream habitat higher in the system. (Juvenile mortality and loss to predation is inversely
proportional to size and rate of growth in juvenile steelhead.) It is estimated that as many as
25,000 steelhead use the embayment each season, and Dr. Smith's studies estimate more than
17,000 large fish (100-200mm standard length) in the system on November 28, 1986. Dr. Smith
explained that, if given the choice of a quality lagoon and poor stream or a quality stream and
poor lagoon, he would not hesitate to take the quality lagoon! But, the valuable steelhead
nursery habitat of Pescadero's lagoon system requires year-round fresh water flows, and
Dr. Smith stressed the necessity of these flows once the sandbar forms. The greater percent of
fresh water available for conversion the more mixing of the waters will take place, providing a
cool, well oxygenated system with much higher organism productivity.

As Butano and Pescadero Creeks enter the east boundary of the Preserve they spread over the
broad lowlands, creating the wetlands which may cover 300 acres in the summer months
(see figure 1). The natural topography and artificial levees within the estuary create clearly
defined ponds and marsh areas, some of these areas are more intensely influenced by tidal
mixing than others. Delta Marsh, East Delta Marsh, and North Butano Marsh may have the
greatest salinity levels in the system and are most affected by sediment deposition from Butano
Creek. North Pond, expanding over the northwest corner of the preserve, reflects lower salinity
levels than most other areas of the system. This pond and the areas known as Middle Marsh and
East Butano Marsh appear to have less tidal influence, and are recognized to support the greatest
populations of California red-legged frogs in this Natural Preserve. Jean Ferreira explained that
North Marsh (adjacent to North Pond) and North Pond have recently had dredging, levee and
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culvert projects completed as the first construction phase of a restoration project aimed at
facilitating inflow of fresh water from Pescadero Creek and increasing the tidal prism within the
marsh. Throughout restoration activities special mitigation measures were implemented to
protect San Francisco garter snake populations known to inhabit this area. Ms. Ferreira stated
that East Butano Marsh, North Marsh and North Pond provide excellent red-legged frog habitat,
but the frogs and the San Francisco garter snake are found over the entire marsh.

Biologists recognize that Pescadero Marsh probably has the largest remaining continuous area of
habitat suitable for California red-legged frogs (Jennings and Hayes 1990). High salinity levels
are an important cause of embryonic mortality for this ranid frog, proposed for Federal Listing.
The maximum salinity tolerated by most mature amphibians is near 9 parts per thousand, while
salinities of >4.5 parts per thousand were found to cause significant embryonic deformities or
mortality in the California red-legged frog (Jennings and Hayes, p. 16,17). Studies by Jennings
and Hayes (1990, p.7) also indicate that frog abundance is affected by two additional habitat
components, deeper water (2 0.7 m) and thick emergent vegetation near water level, available
for refuge from predators, for attachment of egg masses, and for larvae nursery sites. Jean
Ferreira discussed how the restoration of flows and circulation within North Marsh have
improved its quality and in normal water years this area remains at near freshwater conditions,
as needed for incubation of red-legged frog eggs.

The Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) holds a licensed water right for diversion of flows
from Pescadero Creek at a point approximately one mile upstream from the mouth, just above
. East Delta Marsh. This entitlement (License 10688lApplication 19847) authorizes diversion of
10.1 acre-feet per annum to offstream storage for recreational and fish culture uses. The
diversion structure has been described as a 60' long, 6 ' high, concrete and redwood plank
flashboard dam. Jean Ferreira guided us to the site of four impoundments referred to as the
"Nunziati Ponds." She stated that water has not been diverted from Pescadero Creek into these
ponds in recent years. The ponds held small amounts of surface runoff water and native
vegetation appeared to be reclaiming the basins. Along this reach of Pescadero Creek, dense
riparian vegetation has encroached to such a degree that we were unable to visualize the
diversion structure site. What appeared to be the power source for diversion pumps had been
severed long ago. Ms. Ferreira explained that surface runoff collected in the abandoned ponds
provides habitat for red-legged frogs and San Francisco garter snakes have been sighted in the
area. Ms. Ferreira discussed the option of dedicating flows from this water right toward
instream uses. DPR will consider petitioning for a Change in Purpose of Use to initiate a formal
Instream Flow Dedication pursuant to California Water Code section 1707.

Bradley Creek, tributary to Pescadero Creek has been the subject of a local restoration project.
Under the direction of Laurel Graham-Holsman, the Pescadero-Butano Watershed Coordinated
Resource Management and Planning (CRIMP) group has completed work on anBest Management
Practice" demonstration project which includes non-point source pollution mitigation, range
management, and creek restoration facets. The western reach of Bradley Creek (from Stage Rd.
Bridge south to confluence with Pescadero Creek) had extensive debris dams influencing > 50%
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of the channel area and obstructing fish passage. Ms. Holsman presented the project site and
told how debris and sediments were cleared from the stream channel and banks were stabilized.
She explained the practice of "cell grazing" and rotation of livestock "stream access alleys" to
minimize erosion and sediment impacts to the channel. Bradley Creek has year-round hydraulic
continuity with Pescadero Creek, and provides a healthy riparian corridor which helps to
maintain cool pools along the channel throughout the warm months. Ms. Holsman and Patricia
Anderson agreed that upper stream reaches of Bradley Creek provide excellent spawning habitat
for steelhead and possibly for coho salmon. It is expected that restoration of passage on this
tributary will again allow in- and out-migration for salmonid spawning use. Ms. Holsman
emphasized the importance of upstream land-use management to prevent future sediment
transport into the restored channel.

Shaw Gulch is one of five east-west oriented drainages tributary to Bradley Creek. A permitted
onstream reservoir (Permit 20239lApplication 28507) is located at the lower reach of Shaw
Gulch, below the proposed project site of senior applicant A028220. The permit issued for
Application 28507 has no fish by-pass terms or other environmental conditions which would
facilitate fish passage beyond this diversion or allow salmonid spawning within Shaw Gulch.
This 49 acre-foot reservoir was reportedly the cause of downstream flooding and massive
amounts of sediment movement during the heavy rains of January and March 1995. At the
reservoir it was observed that the stonework spillway was deteriorated and had apparently been
undermined by flows. The configuration of the spillway directs flows toward the natural
drainage, but the stream channel has been obliterated by agricultural practices and continuity
. between Shaw Gulch and Bradley Creek has been eliminated. High flows appear to have excised
a new spill drainage which parallels the farm road around the reservoir. The existing dam and
spillway structures should be inspected for soundness and for compliance with Fish and Game
Code sections 5936 and 5937.

Conclusions
1) Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve is recognized as an Area of Special Biological Importance.
The unique freshwaterlbrackish water marsh system supports species of special concern
including both state and federally listed species. Water quality is critical to the survival and
successful reproduction of the estuary's resident and migratory species.

2) Although conditions in the lagoon system are highly affected by w%~:~jcPn, it is freshwater
conversion that is the most crucial dynamic in estuary health once the ~ 4 ~ o s e Adequate
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inflows from Pescadero and Butano Creeks are required to establish and maintain water quality
parameters of temperature and salinity in the estuary. To provide time-critical flows for a rapid
conversion from saline to fresh water once the sandbar closes, upstream diversions should be
regulated.

3) The USGS stream gage on Pescadero Creek provides stream flow data that does not
accurately reflect flows entering the marsh. Below this gage Butano and Bradley Creek
watersheds augment the Pescadero flows, introducing both water and sediments into the
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mainstream. Riparian and appropriative diversions along the 4.5 mile reach below the gage are
not factored into recorded data. To determine freshwater supply to Pescadero Marsh Natural
Preserve, accurate information on obstructed flows is necessary.

4) Perfected water right A019847 is presently in a state of non-use and creates no obstruction to
fish migration. Flashboards have not been positioned within the diversion structure and the
pumping power source has not been utilized for a number of years. Minimal surface run-off
has collected in the four abandoned impoundments authorized under this water right. As holder
of this entitlement, DPR proposes to use the impoundments for wildlife enhancement purposes
and will consider an Instream Flow Dedication for authorized diversion flows.

5) The onstream reservoir and place of use permitted under Application 28507 create a barrier to
fish migration. Cultivation and agricultural activities in the place of use have obliterated
hydraulic continuity between Shaw Gulch and Bradley Creek and reservoir design provides no
method of fish passage up this tributary. Permit 20239, issued 6/22/88, contains no environ-
mental terms or conditions. Structural integrity of this earthfilled dam and stone spillway are in
question.

Recommendations
1) Narrow the season of diversion to a time span which begins after natural breach of the
sandbar in the falllwinter season and ends with closure of the sandbar (which may occur
anywhere from early spring to fall).

2) Restrict the future siting of reservoirs within the Pescadero/Butano watershed to offstream
only.

3) Establish minimum instream flow requirements as measured at specific gages to be installed

near the confluence of Pescadero and Butano Creeks within Pescadero Marsh.

4) Transmit necessary forms and information to Jean Ferreira, to initiate Petition to Change
Purpose of Use to Instream Flow Dedication on existing water right held by the Department of
Parks and Recreation. Draft a strategy and perrnit terms which will ensure that this dedication
remains within the channel for environmental purposes.

5) Re-establish hydraulic continuity between Shaw Gulch and Bradley Creek. Inspect the dam
and spillway for integrity and compliance with permit terms, the California Water Code and the
Fish and Game Code.
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References

Jennings, M.R. and Hayes, M .P. 1990. Status of the California red-legged frog Rana aurora
dravtonii in the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve; California Department of Parks and
Recreation, Resources Protection Division, Natural Heritage Section (Report contract
no. 4-823-9018, fiscal year 198811989).

Manzagol , T .J . 1988. Soil and geologic investigation: for a proposed 20 +acre-feet reservoir--
Shaw Gulch, County of San Mateo, California; prepared by Applied Earth Sciences
Consultants for Messrs .Mike and Larry Jacobs. (SWRCB file 28220)

Rantz, S .E. 1969. Mean annual precipitation in the California region; map compiled for the
U.S. Geological Survey (supporting data on the isohyetal maps for regions of California
maintained in Menlo Park, CA).

Smith, J. J. 1987. Aquatic habitat and fish utilization of Pescadero, San Gregorio, Wadell and
Pomponio Creek Estuary/Lagoon Systems; prepared for Department of Parks and Recreation
by San Jose State University, Department of Biology (Interagency Agreement 4-823-6004).

Smith, J. J. 1990. The effects of sandbar formation and inflows on aquatic habitat andfish
utilization in Pescadero, San Gregorio, Waddell and Pomponio Creek estuarynagoon systems,
. 1985-1989. prepared for Department of Parks and Recreation by San Jose State University,
Department of Biology (Interagency Agreement 84-04-324).
r e 1. Pescader eek lagoorimarsh complex snowing marsh
and levee locations. Numbers r e f a r to waxgr p u z l i ~ y
and fish sampLing sitts.

AGRICULTURE
Field Notes
 PESCADERO CREEK, Lower
San Mateo County
F i e l d Note

" A p r i l 30, 1960:

Opening day census made s t a r t i n g a t 8:30 a.m. r e s u l t e d i n t h e following obser-
v a tions :

4 p e o p l e o b s e r v e d f i s h i n g i n Lagoon
3 cars " by b r i d g e j u s t below t o m of Pescadero
1 c a r by b r i d g e j u s t above Pescadero
2 c a r s by o l d b r i d g e 1 o r 2 m i l e s above Pescadero
50 c a r s t o a r e a 1 on p l a n t i n g g u i d e
37 c a r s between a r e a 1 and 2 on p l a n t i n g g u i d e
32 c a r s between a r e a 2 and 3 on p l a n t i n g g u i d e
1 8 c a r s between a r e a s 3 and 4 on p l a n t i n g g u i d e
70 c a r s i n p i c n i c a r e a of P a r k and Campers
11 c a r s w i t h i n 1 / 3 m i l e of main g a t e

The 21 a n g l e r s checked had c a c g h t a t o t a l of 68 t r o u t . Some z e r o c a t c h e s o c c u r r e d

b u t a few l i m i t s were r e p o r t e d . More a n g l e r s were o b s e r v e d a t t h i s w a t e r on t h e
opening day t h i s y e a r t h a n l a s t ."Not: t h i s many f i s h e r m e n last year." S. Nye/cd
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 Tile ~rri5ero o b s e r ~ e da 3 o u t 20 .;l.nglers " i s h i n g i n t k e Ingoon a r e a
a t 10 am on t h i s daze. The rnouti: v a s open,

The ~ r k i k e ro b s e r v a d t h e s u b j e c ? s t r e a m st OSOO o n t h i s d a t e .
Bigh winds l a s 5 n i g h 5 c 2 6 s e d t h e mouth. 2nno&f f r o m r a i n l a s t n i g h t
a n d t h i s morning i s n o t enough -to r e o 2 e n the xlouth of t h e s t r e a ~a t
t h i s time. ilo s n g l e r s were p-resent.

J a n u a r y 20, 1962

In h i s weekly r e p o r t Warden fits:: r e p o r t s : ".h. good r u n o f S'ricane

i n t o San i+,steo Goastal s t r e a r n s t h i s week. S a t u r d a y J a n . 20 vras
a good day o n F e s c a d e r o ~ree!c. .ipproxk?-ate17 135 f i s h were taker,."

--.
On t h i s d a t e t h e ;:~outn o f P e s c a d e r o Creek Ixzs o p e n . i ? l n e ani;lers
->rere o b s e r v e d f i s h i n g i n t h e l a g o o n bnu no Sli ha& been tal-:en.

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 FIZLD NOTZ
-3 P e s c a d e r o Creek
San Mateo County
June 1962

The f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o n v a s o b t a t n e d Erom Yarden C h a r t e r Peek. Both

Pescadero Creek and San Gregorio Creek have s m a l l lagoons and each
s u p p o r t s a good ..;linter E i s h e r y . T h i s y e a r and d u r i n g t h e p a s t two
y e a r s t h e r e v a s p r a c t i c a l l y no w i n t e r E i s I ~ i n gd a e t o d r o u g ! ~ t condi-
t i o n s . These a r e tl?e t:~o b e s t s t e e l h e a d s t r e a m s i n San P k t e o County.
Pescadero Creek i s t h e main o n e . About t e n y e a r s ago t h e s e a s o n was
s h u t down t o S a t u r d a y s , Sundays, Wednesdays, f i s h i n g . T h i s was i n i -
t i a t e d by t h e sportsmen. The lagoons were c l o s e d a l s o . Then i t v a s
opened up t o s e v e n days a week f i s h i n g . Three t o f o u r y e a r s ago t h e
sportsmen wanted i t back t o t 3 r e e days a week a g a i n . During t h e w i n t e r
s e a s o n t h e r e i s no problem of o v e r - h a r v e s t , a s t h e f i s h e n t e r from t h e
ocean and p a s s through t h e open f i s h i n g a r e a i n a s h o r t t i m e . It was
e s t i m a t e d by Peek t h a t t h e r a t i o of s u m L e r f i s h e m e n t o w i n t e r f i s h e r -
men :gas about 20 t o 1. Be f e e l s t h e summer f i s h e r m e n d i d no p a r t i c u l a r
harm, a s t h e 3 6 was normally good spawning i n t h e s e s t r e a m s . Only once
i n t h e p a s t / y e a r s has he s e e n c o n d i t i o n s t h a t were c r i t i c a l and t h e
s t e e l h e a d were locked i n t h e s t r e a m s and t h e a d u l t s c o u l d n o t e s c a p e
t o t h e ocean. P e o p l e were snagging tkem i n numbers. F o r w i n t e r f i s h i n g ,
most t h e p e o p l e f i s h e d t h e lagoons. Few f i s h a r e t a k e n i n t h e lagoon.
O c c a s i o n a l l y t h e r e i s a l a t e run of blue-backs and good f i s h i n g i n t 3 e
lagoon. P e s c a d e r o Creek sandbar normally c l o s e s a t t h e mouth, b u t i s
open p e r i o d i c a l l y by ranchers t o a v o i d f l o o d i n g of t h e i r f i e l d s . San
Gregorio Creek t e n d s t o f i l l up and break through by i t s e l f . On
P e s c a d e r o Creek t h e r e i s about 1-1/2 t o 2 m i l e s of s t r e a m open t o w i n t e r
i r s 5 i n g , from t h e highway b r i d g e i n town down t o t h e mouth. About 1 / 2
7 .

m i l e of t h i s i s above t i d e w a t e r . Most of t h e f i s h L n g i s done i n t i d e -

x a t e r . Peek h a s counted up t o 150 a n g l e r s a day on P e s c a d e r o Creek f o r
t h e w i n t e r fis1:ery. W. A . Evans/aew
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 FIELD NOTES

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TRIBUTARY TO PESCADERO CREEK
I , August 8 , 1963
Glenn B r a c k e t t

A s e c t i o n of Honsingen Creek was surveyed from

e land i s p o s t e d and ownership i s mainly i n t h e
hands of t h e Von Horns.

The manager of t h e e s t a t e was c o n t a c t e d who promptly s u p p l i e d me w i t h i n f o r m a t i o n

concerning s t e e l h e a d . He s a i d t h a t he had p e r s o n a l l y s e e n a few s t e e l h e a d i n
F e b r u a r y , 1963, p a s s over t h e s p i l l w a y a t t h e dam s i t e .

F i n g e r l i n g s were observed above t h e dam. T h e i r c o n d i t i o n and s u c c e s s seemed f a i r .

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The s t r e a m i s c o l d , 55' F, b u t h a s a s l u g g i s h flow, e s t i m a t e d a t &4%, and h a s
inadequate pools f o r p r o t e c t i o n .

The s t r e a m channel h a s a dense growth of willow, b e r r y and woody shrubs covering i t .

T h i s c o n d i t i o n makes going v e r y slow and i n some a r e a s i m p o s s i b l e .

The d r a i n a g e i s m a i n l y r a n g e l a n d , r o l l i n g - open c o u n t r y .
S t e e l h e a d appear t o u t i l i z e t h e stream f o r spawning and n u r s e r y purposes. The
r e s e r v o i r behind Von Horn Dam of approximately a p p e a r s t o s e r v e a s an
i m p o r t a n t n u r s e r y ground.

F i n g e r l i n g s were observed upstream t o survey l i m i t s . The upstream f i s h e r i e s l i m i t s

a r e n o t known.

Glenn K. B r a c k e t t
S e a s o n a l Aid
Region 3

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State of California The Resources Agency

Memorandum

To : Files Date: August 12, 1970

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- Leo Shapovalav
From

Subiea'
: Department of Fi h

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Pescadero Creek, San Mateo County
nd Game

- F i e l d Notes Prepared i n 1947

Above f i r s t log j a m i n Pescadero Creek above e n t r a n c e P e t e r s Creek.

1 p r , SH spawning
1 pr. SH spawning
1 SH i n p o o l
1 + SH i n p o o l -
t r a v e l i n g upstream.

Water t o o murky i n deep pools f o r good v i s i b i l i t y . ( S t a r t e d walk upstream

1: 15 p.m. from o l d c a b i n s of Spring V a l l e y Water Co. Newspaper
Examiner from day earthquake found h e r e by Newlin
Lund
-
Cabins occupied t o 1910
- -
Old redwood log a c r o s s stream (weir) i n p e r f e c t shape -
good s t r e a m improvement -
Half-buried, s t r a i g h t a c r o s s s t r e a m from s i d e t o s i d e p o o l below it. 1 pr. -
SH mating (most of f i s h l a r g e -
only 1 "grilse" seen s o f a r ) . '!Egg-eaters1',
" p i l o t f i s h " , "shad", ' ~ o o k b i l l s " . -
No S i l v e r Salmon t h i s y e a r Present l a s t -
year - no SH b e f o r e long dry s p e l l h e r e
and 48 i n s t r e t c h of couple 100 yds, below bridge.
-
Yesterday 9 s e e n from b r i d g e by Newlin
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F i n e g r a v e l sp. beds h e r e -
Creek -
12 CFS
bed about 135 f t . av. width
-small -
1SS g r i l s e -
-
about 6 in. av. d e p t h r i f f l e s now
badly fungused 4SH mating -+ mosgly g r a d u a l r i f f l e s -
flow about -
few cascades -
ravine -
2nd growth Redwood A s s o c i a t i o n -
1 -I- SH mating (digging
redd) - immediately below 2nd l a r g e l o g jam.
Photo ik8 -
2: 10 p.m. Verichrome 1/25 8 - - -
P o r t i o n of huge, o l d log jam i n
Pescadero Creek between P e t e r s and S l a t e Creeks jam? 200 f t . long & 60 f t . wide -
-
F i n e g r a v e l sp. a r e a s a b w e -
This i s 2nd l a r g e jam.

riffles
deY
2 flt am r g e
-
SH i n f i n e c o n d i t i o n and good c o l o r f i g h t i n g savagely i n pool and
3 photos t a k e n -
no female i n s i g h t 2:30 p.m. -overcast Photos #I,- -
2, 3 - 12 f t , , 7 f t . , 6 f t . , -
a l l 1 a n d F 8, 8, and 11.
100
1 g r i l s e SH moving downstream. 1 pr. SH mating, 1 p r SH mating, 1 SH on r i f f l e .
1 SH i n pool. 1 SH on r i f f l e -
Entrance s l a t e C r . -
mouth of S l a t e C r . not s t e e p ,
r e a d i l y a c c e s s i b l e t o sp. SH and salmon i n s o f a r a s g r a d i e n t i s concerned, b u t t o o
l i t t l e water now -
spread over r u b b l e -
t o permit a s c e n t by f i s h . Water i n S l a t e
Cr. clean -
(mucky i n Pescadero Cr.) flow est. roughly 5 c f s (no measurement)
bottom mostly r u b b l e and boulders
-
2% long o c c a s i o n a l - - -
w i t h sand i n between ( l i t t l e g r a v e l )
( t r o u t caught above f a l l s by Newlin & Powell 13
trout
opening, -
-
1946) - av. width 6 f t . av. depth 5 in. ( r i f f l e s ) -
w e l l shaded ( a r b o r e a l l
2nd growth redwood assoc, -
flows through r a v i n e -
1 bad log jam about 100 yds.
above mouth may b l o c k sp. f i s h e n t i r e l y -
c r e e k l e v e l has been r a i s e d above t h i s
jam ( a c t i n g a s dam) and now about 4 f t . drop of water through t h e jam)
g r a v e l spawning a r e a s h i g h e r up - some
t e r r a i n badly t o r n up by o l d logging o p e r a t i o n s
- -
Another log jam #4 -
8 - -
1/50 -
2nd main log jam i n S l a t e C r . Water c r e s s -
cornon along S l a t e C r . -
many s m a l l l o g jams -
sand i n bottom i s p a r t l y caused by
Pescadero Creek

e r o s i o n caused by lumbering - - -#5 8 -

1/25 a n o t h e r log jam i n S l a t e C r . ,
f u r t h e r upstream. -
#6 S l a t e Cr. i n a r e l a t i v e l y undisturbed s t r e t c h - 1 4
m i . above mouth - T r i b . e n t e r s from l e f t walking upstream - flow (not meas.)
e s t . roughly 30 CPM, - Entrance a c c e s s i b l e t o upstream f i s h
-
T e r r a i n i s g e n e r a l l y sands t o n e
- -
water c l e a r
much decomposition. S l a t e C r . comparable
roughly i n s i z e t o Henry C r . ( t r i b . t o Waddell Cr.) o r s t r e a m i n Rig B a s i n
forming E. B r . Waddell C r . Log jams s o f r e q u e n t i n S l a t e t h a t w e n i f s t r e a m
were e n t i r e l y d r y one would l i t e r a l l y have t o do more c l i m b i n g t h e n walking t o
t r a v e l along t h e c r e e k . Walked t o a b o u t 300 yds. above e n t r a n c e unnamed c r .
from l e f t going u p s t r e a m (from w e s t ( ? ) ) , - c r e e k e n t e r s 700 yds. above mouth
Slate Cr. - s k i n of l a r g e SH t u r n e d i n s i d e o u t by coon i n S l a t e C r . 5 yds. above
mouth. 8 7 & 8 - 1/25 - 8 & 1/50- - 8 Entrance S l a t e C r .
Field Observations
 September 26, 1949

LEO SHAWVALOV
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BUREAU OF ,@,CONSERVATI (I
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Observations on subject stream sere made by Frank E, Short and

Leo Shapovalov on August 23, 19k8.

A t the Middle Station (see Survey sheet) a t 10:hS a.m. the water
temperature m s 6 2 0 ~ and
. the air bemperature ~ P F The
. sky was
clear, The flow was estimated t o be 2.2 c.f.8. Bottom foods,
including stonefliee, were abundant. A school of SH, 2-1/2 t o
3-1/2 in. long, was seen.
At a point 1.2 miles by road below t h e Yiddle Station (bridge)
a t ~ : O O p.n, the vater temperature was 6 5 0 ~ .and the d r tampera-
ture 68*F. The f l o w was about t h e same as at t h e Middle Station.
The streataide shade in t h i s area i s orboreal and brushy, w i t h
aillows and a l d e r s bordering the stream. Orchards and cultivated
f i e l d s are present up t o 0.8 mi. by road above t h i s point. The
m o u n d i n g h i l l s are covered with Douglzs Fir and open grass-
lands, Spawning areas f o r salmonids are of good quality.
A t about 0.8 milas above the hst-mntioned s t a t i o n , t h e stream
enters a conyon. The surrounding h i l l s are populated by a Redwood
and Douglas F i r association, with Tan Oak, California Lourel, alder,
and maple near the streom.
The Eiddle Station i s located 8.0 miles by road above the m o u t h
of the stream.

In &an Mateo County Ylcmorial. Park, o small tributary stream enters

from the north. On t h i s date this s t r a m had an eetimated flow of
8 g,p.m. F a l l a ordinari impassable t o SH, about 8 ft, i n v e r t i c a l
height and s p i l l i n g a t a 5* slope over sheer bedrock, are located
about 7.5 f t . above the mouth of this tributary.

LEO SKAPOVALOB
LS vk Supervising Fisheries Biologist

cc: Murphy
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State of California The Resources Agency

To : F i s h e r i e s Management Dater August 31, 1976

Region 3

From : Depaltment of Fish and Game - Menlo Park

Subject: F i e l d O b s e r v a t i o n s o f Pescadero Creek and I t s T r i b u t a r y Honsinger Creek;

1 0 and 11 August 1976.

On 10 August 1976 F i s h and W i l d l i f e S e a s o n a l Aids Maureen Cogger and Ron

C u r t i s observed t h e streamflow and looked f o r e v i d e n c e of salmonid l i f e a t
s e v e r a l s i t e s a l o n g Pescadero Creek.

A t t h e C l o v e r d a l e Road c r o s s i n g a minimal flow was o b s e r v e d . The s t r e a m was

a p p r o a c h i n g i n t e r m i t t e n c y . No salmonids were n o t e d a t t h i s c r o s s i n g .
Streamflow h e r e i s i n f l u e n c e d by upstream d i v e r s i o n dams.

A t t h e gauging s t a t i o n and b r i d g e c r o s s i n g on P e s c a d e r o Road, t h e s t r e a m was

under t h e i n f l u e n c e of a dam below t h e c r o s s i n g , b a c k i n g w a t e r t o j u s t up-
s t r e a m from t h e b r i d g e . Water d e p t h under t h e b r i d g e was a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4
f e e t . No salmonids o r f i s h l i f e was observed under t h e b r i d g e .

A t t h e n e x t P e s e a d e r o Road b r i d g e c r o s s i n g upstream from t h e gauging s t a t i o n ,

t h e f l o w had i n c r e a s e d s i g n i f i c a n t l y approaching an e s t i m a t e d 1 c f s . A few
Age 0 and Age I o r I1 salmonids were observed r a n g i n g i n l e n g t h from 2 t o 6
inches.

Upstream from t h e l a s t b r i d g e c r o s s i n g t h e s t r e a m was observed a t s e v e r a l

p o i n t s where i t c l o s e l y p a r a l l e l e d t h e road. A n a d e q u a t e s t r e a m f l o w f o r
salmonid h a b i t a t e x i s t e d i n t h e s e upper r e a c h e s . No a t t e m p t was made t o
o b s e r v e f i s h i n t h e stream.

On 11 August 1976 Honsinger Creek was observed by Warden Rich Macedo and F i s h
and W i l d l i f e S e a s o n a l Aid Ron C u r t i s . A minimal s t r e a m f l o w was observed. It
a p p e a r s t h e s t E e a m w i l l become i n t e r m i t t e n t s h o r t l y and p o s s i b l y d r y up l a t e
t h i s summer. The s m a l l i n s t r e a m impoundment on Honsinger Creek was n e a r l y
d r y . The l o c a l owner of t h e p r o p e r t y s t a t e d t h a t t h e r e were a number of
s t e e l h e a d from 4 t o 7 i n c h e s i n l e n g t h i n t h e pond.

Ron C u r t i s
F i s h and W i l d l i f e Seasonal Aid
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