25 



I 1+6.2 UPPER TAIARIK CREEK ( Ilianma Lake) 



RED SALMON RUNS 



PERCENT OF TOTAL KVICHAK ESCAPEMENT: <1^ 



ESCAPEIvIEOT RANGE: 0-10,000 



TIME OF OCCUPANCY: July 20-Sept. 10 



PEAK OF SPAWNING: Aug. 10-25 



DISTRIBUTION OF SPAWNERS: Most spawning in lower 5 miles where several 

 side channels are also utilized. 



GENERAL INFORMATION 



SHELTER: Excellent shelter available in outlet sloijgh for small boats. 

 Mouth exposed to all but northerly winds. 



SURVEY ROUTES AND METHODS: Aerial visibility good. Ridge east of creek 

 best for upstream travel. Can be waded during normal water levels. 



PERSONAL-USE FISHERY: None reported. 



FISH SPECIES: Dolly Varden, rainbow, coho . 



WILDLIFE SPECIES: Brown bear, moose, caribou, bald eagles, seagulls. 



REI'lARKS: There is a trapper's cabin 5 miles from mouth on east side of 

 creek. 



