by Edward Kikumoto. The Steamboat Creek Basin remains closed to public access due to wildfires. On August 19, I received final approval from the fire management team …

by Edward Kikumoto. CLOSURE, EXTRACTION & VISITING HOURS,
WEATHER, WILDFIRES Closure Update. On July 16, Tuesday, a dry lightning thunderstorm passed over the eastern half of the Umpqua National Forest …

by Edward Kikumoto. HEATWAVE, WILDFIRES, CHANGE IN PLANS
The latter half of June was unseasonably warm. The trend continued into July, setting up the Umpqua National Forest for wildfires …

by Edward Kikumoto. A BRIEF JULY UPDATE: WILDFIRE This is a brief status report about what is occurring in Steamboat Creek Basin in regards to FishWatch in July …

by Edward Kikumoto. STEELHEAD EARLY! A FORECAST? Once again this year steelhead made their presence known in the Big Bend Pool with a big splash, followed by a leap out of the water at the head of the Pool …

by Edward Kikumoto. THE END OF THE FISHWATCH 2023 SEASON My last full day at the Big Bend Pool was on November 26. I spent the following 3 days clearing out the Airstream and prepping it for the move …

by Edward Kikumoto. The beginning of seasonally normal Fall weather conditions is lessening the wildfire threat by reducing the possibility that new wildfires will occur …

By Edward Kikumoto. COVID19 STATUS – The Big Bend Pool is open to the public this year until further notice to the contrary. Compliance with CDC guidelines are recommended, especially for those who are unvaccinated and have…