Fish Kill Event - Lime Creek

The kill event occurred at least 48 hours prior to fishery data collection. High water occurred during, or after, the kill event because some fish were observed 2-3 feet above the water level present during the day of investigation. Fish carcasses that were not in the water were in very poor condition, with most already infested with fly larva. Fish carcasses were easily identifiable to family group, but identification to species was not possible for most Cyprinidae species due to poor physical condition of specimens. The following species were positively identified: Common Shiner, Creek Chub, Northern Hogsucker, Northern Logperch, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Stonecat. It is likely that high water flows flushed a significant number of dead fish from the investigated area, and decay and predation further reduced counts of small-bodied fishes. No definite source for the fish kill was found. Two feedlots were closely inspected. An herbicide over application was also investigated.