Casey Creek

Casey Creek is classified a Class 1 trout stream by WDNR. This means that it is considered a high quality trout waters that have sufficient natural reproduction to sustain populations of wild trout, at or near carry capacity. Consequently, streams in this category require no stocking of hatchery trout. These streams or stream sections are often small and may contain small or slow-growing trout, especially in the headwaters.

Casey Creek Overview

Casey Creek is considered a Class I trout stream. Surveys from the 1970s noted that brook, brown and rainbow trout inhabit the stream, the latter species migratory from Lake Superior. At the time of the survey, beaver dams were blamed for silting in of spawning areas and temperature increases due to ponds. The streambed is mostly sand, gravel and boulder and is subject to seasonal flooding.

This stream has been identified in the coastal wetlands evaluation as a priority aquatic site. The watershed is almost entirely in the Bayfield Sand Barrens subsection and is forested. A very rare mayfly and a globally rare dragonfly breed in the stream. Dragonflies, caddisflies and mayflies were the dominant forms. The overall taxa richness at the site was moderate (5-24 species).

The water marked for higher production is located North of Hwy 2 and north of Highline Rd, just off Miller Rd. It is located West of Bois Brule River Rocky Run. Optional way in is to take Park rd to campground and hike over bridge. NOTE: It is the Southern branch that is noted in green by WDNR.

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