NPS

Annual Fish Survey

Twenty-six species of fish are present within the waters of Pipestone Creek. Pipestone Creek provides habitat for the federally endangered Topeka Shiner, a minnow averaging 2-3 inches in length.Due to the rare nature of the Topeka shiner, monitoring is conducted annually to assess the health of the Pipestone Creek population.

The following species have been documented in Pipestone Creek within the national monument:

Family
Common Name                       Scientific name