FAQ: Tribal Fishing Nets
MArch
The Trinity River Restoration Program (TRRP) frequently receives questions concerning tribal nets. It might be because two of our eight program partners on the Trinity Management Council, the Yurok Tribe and Hoopa Valley Tribe, have federally reserved fishing rights on the Trinity and Klamath Rivers…
Recreational paradise
The Trinity River is a recreational paradise whether you like to be on the river or in the mountains. How will you choose to explore the Trinity River watershed? Hiking & Backpacking, Fishing, Boating…
The State of Water in the Trinity River Watershed
September
Trinity County is in a severe drought and the effects on our water resources are drastic. Streams across the Trinity River watershed are dangerously low. Tributaries that have decades of flow data recorded, including Coffee Creek, Indian Creek, and Rush Creek, are fast-approaching or well under the 2014 record lows. The South Fork Trinity River flow is at 30% of the average for this time of year…
Salmon Redds
During fall, the river bottom is transformed into a safe haven for millions of eggs as they incubate in their rocky nests for several months. Yes, we are talking about salmon eggs! Chinook salmon spawn in the fall, building their redds and laying the eggs of future Trinity River salmon runs. A redd is a nest of rocks built by spawning salmon to protect their eggs. As you recreate on the river, it is vital to know what to look for and how to avoid disturbing the delicate redds that are keeping our future salmon safe…
VOICES OF THE RIVER
Sweet Trinity Guide Service
We spent a few minutes talking to Travis Michel from Sweet Trinity Guide Service about his history on the Wild & Scenic Trinity River and what he sees as the transformative experiences on the river.
Ivy Patton Above the South Fork Trinity River
Ivy Patton has spent most of her 22 years so far in and around the South Fork Trinity River. We had a chance to catch up with her at Big Rock to talk about her life, family history and the mighty South Fork.
Chapman Brothers & JC Store
It was great hanging out with John & Butch Chapman (and Caos the dog) on the Trinity River by the historic Chapman Ranch talking about fishing, family outings and growing up on the great Trinity River.
Allie Hostler on the Trinity River
We had a great time talking to Allie Hostler, news editor of the Two Rivers Tribune and long time Hoopa resident, about her life on and around the mighty Trinity River.
