Wheeler Creek (Eel River tributary)

Wheeler Creek is a small stream located in northern California, specifically in Humboldt County. It is a tributary of the Eel River, flowing into the Eel River's main stem within the river's watershed. Due to its size and location, specific information about Wheeler Creek, such as precise length, drainage area, and detailed ecological surveys, can be limited.

Like many smaller tributaries in the Eel River watershed, Wheeler Creek is susceptible to the effects of logging, road construction, and other land-use practices that can increase sediment loads and impact water quality. It likely provides habitat for various aquatic species, including salmonids such as steelhead trout and coho salmon, which depend on clean, cold water and suitable spawning gravel. Restoration efforts in the Eel River watershed often focus on improving conditions in tributaries like Wheeler Creek to enhance overall fish populations and ecosystem health. The creek's flow regime is likely highly seasonal, with higher flows during the winter rainy season and significantly reduced flows, or even dryness, during the summer months.