I too like observing the fish in my creek.
They manage to survive in very difficult conditions, so I definitely root for them to prosper when the creek is a favorable environment!
Our property is a little more than 20 miles upstream from the larger river. A neighbor said they once pulled out a 40# flathead at their place - from a creek that usually runs only 6" deep, or less.
Two years ago I had a bunch of 3' long gar in a hole on our portion of the creek.
All of those fish apparently liked swimming upstream to find "greener pastures"!
