Little Paint Creek IA 01-UIA-229

Assessment Comments

Assessment based on summary of trout reproduction.

Basis for Assessment

SUMMARY:  The Class B(CW) coldwater aquatic life uses were assessed as "fully supported."  Fish consumption uses remain "not assessed."  EXPLANATION:  Based on a summary of trout reproduction in Iowa streams prepared by the DNR Fisheries Bureau, the support of the Class B(CW) uses was changed from "fully supported / threatened" to "fully supported."  According to Moeller (1999), this reach of Little Paint Creek is in the category of Iowa trout streams with long-term, consistent natural reproduction; these streams are capable of maintaining a viable population of trout without stocking.   Fish consumption uses remain "not assessed" due to lack of recent fish tissue monitoring in this stream reach.