Slough Creek Cleanup
The Slough Creek clean-up and structure restoration will be Saturday, September 6th starting at 6:00 AM. We’ll need all the help we can get as we will be setting 300 new bags of rip-rap that were generously donated to this project by Quikrete. We will also be doing some trimming and other cleanup; so handsaws, shovels and maybe some chainsaws will likely be of help. Waders would also be a good idea unless you want to wade wet. If you are one of the many club members that enjoy this local resource, please make a point of showing up to help out. These improvements will ultimately improve the fishing and by helping out you will be building some good fish catching karma for the following months!
See you there. For more information, please contact Neal Hall at 838-4056.
As a part of our conservation effort, the club
proposes to clean Slough Creek stream side and rework some of the structures
in the stream. By redirecting stream flow, we can create habitat favorable
to fish by increasing the amount of cover. This therefore means
increasingly favorable fishing conditions for fishermen. By participating in
this cleanup effort, you can learn more about the underwater structures of
your favorite holes by close up examination.
Currently there two large beaver dams on the south part of the creek. Some of the concrete bags have fallen off the dam over time during the flood season. Our first objective is to remove two beaver dams. Second objective is to restack concrete bags to its original stage. If you have noticed that there is not much of water flow at Slough, your favorite holes are silted in, or Slough looks like a small pond, you should volunteer to this project. This is the only stream trout fishing opportunity in Wichita area. We are determined to make this fishery a viable place. Please come and join us restoring Slough Creek.
Please bring your waders, neoprene gloves, axes, shovels, and other tools to remove the beaver dams. Be prepared to get dirty.
Slough Creek is restricted to "Flies Only" by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and is one of the most favored trout stream for fly fishermen in South-central Kansas. However, we often encounter fishermen with ultra-light spin tackle with spinner and/or treble hooks. This is a great chance for us to make new friends in an effort to promote and further fly fishing through: conservation, education, fellowship, and participation.