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thompson for those that want to know updated Nov 3

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Re: thompson for those that want to know

Agricultural drawdown in the thompson tributaries is one of the most understated issues IMO. The Nicola goes from a state of heavy cool spring runoff to a TRICKLE in about two weeks time. It is absolutely amazing. By July, it's like bathwater in there, literally. I understand it's the same scenario elsewhere (deadman, bonaparte, etc).

What I would like to know is how one goes about tackling this sort of issue? I don't understand how trout could endure in the July/August conditions.

Can anyone shed any light on the laws of agricultural water use? It seems to me that the minimum allowable flows are far too low to ensure any sort of consistent smolt survival, but what do I know.
 
dinsdale piranha said:
living_blind said:
Agricultural drawdown in the thompson tributaries is one of the most understated issues IMO. The Nicola goes from a state of heavy cool spring runoff to a TRICKLE in about two weeks time. It is absolutely amazing. By July, it's like bathwater in there, literally. I understand it's the same scenario elsewhere (deadman, bonaparte, etc).

What I would like to know is how one goes about tackling this sort of issue? I don't understand how trout could endure in the July/August conditions.

Can anyone shed any light on the laws of agricultural water use? It seems to me that the minimum allowable flows are far too low to ensure any sort of consistent smolt survival, but what do I know.

here is an article for you to read on the nicola: http://www.watershed-watch.org/publications/files/Nicola_WUMP_case_study.pdf

DP
Interesting read piranha and thank you for posting.

Particular point of interest for me was the effects of the pine beetle with regards to water temperatures. Had no idea. This river has it's share of issues.

I do not fish for steelhead on the Thompson and probably never will, but I agree with others here that the river does need eyes.

I really do believe that sport angling on the T has a negligible detrimental effect on the strength of the run. In the case of the Thompson steelhead, I think that pressure on the issues of HABITAT need to be at the forefront. As others have mentioned, they aren't going to be shutting down the chum commies anytime soon, which leaves the state of water usage on the Nicola the most realistic area for positive change and improvement IMO.
 
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