Fall creek is located ~45km southwest of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. In 2026, translocation efforts will aim to move Bull Trout into the headwaters of the creek, where Cutthroat Trout were previously stocked and have established populations. Bull Trout are a cold-water species with an optimal growth temperature range of 10–15°C and are typically found in streams with a maximum temperature of 18°C. However, the surface water temperature profile of the headwaters of Fall Creek has not been previously described. This report aims to identify the temperature profile of the upper Fall Creek watershed prior to translocation efforts.
This report was prepared by Sam Chevalier, Claire Allore, Lei Mori (Freshwater Conservation Canada), and Benjamin Kissinger.
