Actively Recruiting Volunteers

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Actively Recruiting Volunteers 🎣

Please Note: Deep Creek Patrol Dates are TBD please contact the patrol leader ASAP if you are interested in joining.

Join Fisheries Resource Volunteer Corps (FRVC) for a stream patrol on Deep Creek! This beautiful creek is home to a population of wild rainbow trout and is a popular spot for fishing, camping, and hiking. Deep Creek is a unique opportunity to explore a remote wilderness area while making a difference in preserving it.

Physical Difficulty: Upper and Middle Deep Creek - East to Moderate - Must be able to hike 1 to 4 miles with 600’ elevation change.  Lower Deep Creek - Strenuous - Must be able to hike 3 to 14 miles on trails with rocky terrain with 800’ to 1000’ elevation change. The trail may be steep in places and can be slippery when wet. Some stream crossings may be required.

Directions to FRVC Shed: The FRVC Shed for Deep Creek is located at the North Shore Campground. The entrance to the North Shore Campground is on the left across from the hospital.  Enter the campground staying to the right, to the end of the road.  The FRVC shed is located in the detached garage adjacent to the Forest Service house.

Patrol Access Point & Boundaries: Access to Deep Creek in some areas can require a four-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle, especially early in the season.  This patrol has multiple access points Devil’s Hole, Hot Springs, Spillway, Splinter’s Cabin, T-6, Fisherman Camp and at the Narrows.

Angler Survey Box & Fishing Regulations: There are angler survey boxes located at Devils Hole and at Splinter’s Cabin near the trailhead. Deep Creek is a designated Wild Trout Stream by the State of California with special fishing regulations.

Please note that this patrol is actively recruiting volunteers to join before scheduling the next patrol date and subject to changes, please get in touch with the patrol leader before attending.