i have a spot that is off a creek i plan to hunt.

As of about June or early July the creek flooded the eastern bank.
I went in there in mid July. everything was dry and the flood cleaned out alot of brush and weeds on the east side.

I saw alot of trails. one was well used off the back of a thicket i think is a bedding area.
I went back today the creek was dried up down to about 6 inch's deep in most place. the trail crossing spot was dry. It seems they have stopped using the trail. there was some tracks but not near as many as before.

I except it to rain some before Oct and the creek should come up some. plus it is a creek that comes from the lake as the lake water is high the more comes down the creek.

what do you guys think
Is it OK to hunt right on a creek through out the season or will they use it less as the water gets colder and maybe freeze some or does the cold water not matter to them .
Also do they use a certain trail when the water is high then use a different trail when the water is low.