What is a perfect trout stream? One that has ideal water quality and the perfect blend of pools, riffles and runs in the stream channel. Though Cedar Run has always had the perfect flow of temperate, clear, slightly alkaline, spring water, it lost its natural stream bed in the 1930's. A dredging project during the Depression straightened the naturally meandering channel into a straight, flat channel-- destroyng the deep pools, fast riffles and moderate runs necessary for optimum trout habitat. We've been working hard to restore the stream to it's previous glory. Judging from our trout population and their growth rates, we have may made it better than ever!

Before:	After:
BEFORE: This is a section of Cedar Run taken in early spring before any improvements have been made. Note that the water is of a uniform depth (approximately 18-24 inches). There are no oxygenating riffles, nor any deep pools for providing refuge to large trout. The silty bottom and brush made wading and casting virtually impossible -- not that there would be any worthy fish in this stretch anyway.	AFTER: A year later note the improvements: The light colored area in the center is a broad, fast riffle bounded by two large logs to stabilize the gravel. Within 6 weeks of construction, this riffle was already colonized by many new specimens of riffle dwelling insects and forage fish. The darker area immediately below the riffle is a very deep (6+ ft. ) pool which drew in several large trout. The removal of brush from the banks made the stream more accessible and provided a little more sunlight. This improved the forage base without noticeably increasing the water temperature.