The Bureau of Land Management has taken a step toward protecting the Clearlake Hitch. TheLakeCountyNews reports the Ukiah Field Officer is temporarily limiting vehicle access to South Cow Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Management Area in Lake County. The Scott’s Creek gate entrance near Lakeport has been closed since the 12th and will remain closed through June 1st. Scott’s Creek has become a productive breeding ground and rearing habitat for the fish. It is hoped the closure will protect adjacent water quality and juvenile Hitch as they migrate to Clearlake from Scotts Creek.