Reefer Creek

Reefer 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.

Reefer Creek Overview

This stream flows through a deep ravine to Lake Superior. Its upper three miles support a self-sustaining trout population, from the headwaters downstream to T49N R9W S32 the creek is Class I trout water and the reach is an exceptional resource water. The remaining 12 miles of stream deteriorates to the point it supports only a forage fishery. The upper part of the watershed has in the past been dominated by dairy farming, which has caused serious erosion problems when cattle are allowed on the streambanks. Water in the lower reach is usually turbid as a result. Where the stream empties into Lake Superior it forms an estuary. Severe erosion has occurred at the stream mouth, Tuura’s Landing. The Lake Superior Binational Program has identified this stream as important to the integrity of the Lake Superior ecosystem for coastal wetlands and fish and wildlife spawning and nursery grounds.

The water marked for higher production is located North of where FF & B come together and only last a couple of miles.

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