Rocky Run Creek

Rocky Run 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.

Rocky Run Creek Overview

This high-quality trout stream supports reproducing populations of numerous brook, and migratory brown and rainbow trout. Springs provide the majority of the stream’s flow, but poor quality drainage from a shrub swamp at its headwaters in Bayfield County contributes to its flow. This stream is considered an outstanding resource water as part of the ABrule System@ identified in NR102. It does, however, originate in Bayfield County, and the code as written lists only streams that originate in Douglas County. The Bureau of Watershed Management interprets the intent of the ruling: and considers the entire length of the stream an outstanding resource water.

During survey work conducted as part of the coastal wetlands evaluation, two rare species were found and overall taxa richness was moderate (5-24 species) (Epstein 1997). The survey noted that streambank erosion and cropland, as well as silt, may pose a threat to the stream.

The water marked for higher production is located North of Hwy 2 on H, just north of where H and S. Lake Street Frontage Rd come together. It will be the first creek you cross, about a half mile down H. Other portions of the creek can be reached by driving past it and taking a right on Carlson Rd. If you hit Country Line Rd. you went to far.

All content the property of WDNR

IMPORTANT NOTE: Great Lakes Drive, affiliates, and site resources are not responsible for any incidents attributed to the use of this information. All information provided on this site should be considered a simple bit of information that informs the average individual on activities or available lodging that others have participated in, and in many cases warns them of dangerous aspects of a location, and should not be considered a promotion for taking part in the activity or a recommendation to use, stay, or support. Some of these pages represent extremely dangerous activities and should not be considered by individuals and families as normal activities. Many of the links provide information contributed by professionals or adrenaline junkies and are meant only as interesting points. Other information would probably never be heard about and represents wonderful historic facts and fiction about places that have disappeared. All activities from driving a car to entering the water can be hazardous and should be taken on at your own risk. Take responsibility for your actions and be very careful when exploring this wonderful fast land that is available to us all. Ads on the site may be from awesome companies but for legal reasons they do not necessarily represent the beliefs or receive the support of GreatLakesDrive.com. By reading the information on a page, and/or clicking on any of the links, you agree to take full responsibility in the result. Drive Safely! Stay on the path if you are concerned about the results of stepping off the edge. Discover a wonderful place right in your own backyard! You will never forget it.