Abiqua Creek has historically supported the largest steelhead spawning populations in the Pudding River watershed.

The creek begins in the Abiqua Basin about 5 miles (8 km) north-northeast of Silver Falls State Park and flows down a canyon.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) places the falls at coordinates 44°55′35″N 122°34′00″W / 44.9265111°N 122.5667521°W / 44.9265111; -122.5667521 at an elevation of 1,358 feet (414 m) above sea level.

[6] The Marion Soil and Water Conservation District operates a stream monitor on Abiqua Creek at Gallon House Road about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the mouth.

[10] The Abiqua Creek water reaches the city from a diversion dam in the Cascade Range foothills at RM 10.4 (RK 16.7).

Abiqua Creek has historically supported the largest steelhead spawning populations in the Pudding River watershed.