Arizona Wildlife Conservation Strategy

Thompson Creek (Upper Black River) COA

Thompson Creek is managed for a native sport fishery featuring Apache trout and other native fishes. Brook trout are present throughout the stream with mechanical removal efforts occurring on a regular basis in an attempt to eradicate the population of non-native brook trout.

Watershed

Salt River

Map

Conservation Potential

High

Management Priority

Native Aquatic Species Management (Native Sport Fish-Self-sustaining); Native Aquatic Species Management (Native Fish-Self-sustaining)

Primary Strategy Species

Fish

Apache Trout

Secondary Strategy Species

Fish

Desert Sucker, Speckled Dace