Root River

The water was very still and barely moving- flow(discharge rate) in two areas - the left bank was faster compared to the center and right bank. The water seemed lower than would have been expected with rainfall. The vegetation has been cut back so it is easier to access, the rocks were very slippery but the visibility of rocks and footing was great due to the vegetation cutting.

Watch your steps on big boulders.

Overgrown plants, grass, wildflowers, invasive species, nightshade.
The down to the water was difficult. The rocks were unpleasant to balance on.

The water is low. Algae( diatoms is on rocks) There is an iron deposit residue visible. There were 9 fish spotted (fry).
The riprap on the way down is very unsteady currently - watch the step-down and for cows parsnip at the beginning of the path. Cows parsnip treated an itchy rash on some humans

The water was low for a high rainfall within 24 hours. The water must move faster through the watershed than 24hrs. Will attempt to catch rainfall within 8 hours of next rainfall event. There were Northern clearwater crayfish(Faxonius propinquus) and juvenile sculpins(not sure of species) Lots of foam present that was making its way through the system potentially.
Long grass, be careful walking down the riprap, the rocks can be unstable and balance can easily be lost.

The water was very brown, cloudy and foamy. Could not see the bottom all across, and the cup of water was actually very brown. The water was not brown because of the substrate. It was turned over as well. Maybe Iron?

Slippery steep wall down to the creek. Be careful when pulling into the area beside the bridge. Be careful on the blind cover when pulling out.

No signs of fishing since the spring.

The water appear darker than normal as well as more foam than normal. Lots of plant growth and the same steep hill.

There are lots of large stones and a sloppy path so walk carefully.

Trash in the stream and the water is almost still.

Watch the rock - be careful.