[1] Many of the upper tributaries of Shamokin Creek are in the Western Middle Anthracite Coalfield, and nearly all of the streams in this part of the watershed are impacted by mining, except for Furnace Run.
None of the tributaries in the lower reaches of the Shamokin Creek watershed are affected by mining.
[4][a] Some tributaries, such as North Branch Shamokin Creek and Quaker Run, lack fish life.
[2] Additionally, a small fish hatchery is maintained at the mouth of Trout Run by local sportsmen.
[3] Note: Buck Creek, a former stream that is in the Geographic Names Information System, but not on The National Map, is not listed.