State Oregon Regulations CHAP 635 DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE DIVISION 500 FISH MANAGEMENT PLANS The Oregon Administrative Rules contain OARs filed through July 14, 2006 DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE DIVISION 500 FISH MANAGEMENT PLANS Purpose 635-500-0002 Purpose The administrative rules contained in this division are the legally enforceable elements of fish management plans. Fish management plans are comprehensive documents which the Department regards both as a means to implement policy and as an explanation of the intent and rationale of management direction. Plans contain factual background material, statements of the rationale for selection of objectives, strategies to be applied to attain objectives, and statements of general priorities for various actions. Copies of all plans are available from the Department. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Steelhead Management 635-500-0010 Steelhead Management Policy These rules are established to guide management and conservation of steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in Oregon. It is the policy of the State of Oregon that steelhead be managed as a game fish. This management plan fulfills OAR 635-007-0515 which states resources of the state shall be managed according to management plans. Additional guidance is provided by Fish Management Goals (OAR 635-007-0510), Natural Production Policy (OAR 635-007-0521 through 635-007-0524), Wild Fish Management Policy (OAR 635-007-0525 through 635-007-0535), Wild Fish Gene Resource Conservation Policy (OAR 635-007-0536 through 635-007-0538) and Hatchery Fish Gene Resource Management Policy (OAR 635-007-0540 through 635-007-0541). Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.435, ORS 506.036 & ORS 506.109 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.435, ORS 506.036 & ORS506.109 Hist.: FWC 34-1986, f. & ef. 8-7-86; FWC 55-1986, f. & ef. 9-9-86; FWC 37-1995, f. 5-3-95, cert. ef. 5-5-95 635-500-0015 Steelhead Habitat Protection Policy The Department recognizes that attrition and degradation of habitat is a serious threat to maintenance of healthy and diversified populations of steelhead. Implementation of state and federal laws for conservation of fish habitat, including those contained in the Wildlife and Commercial Fishing Codes, is essential to sustaining a strong habitat base. Therefore, consistent with OAR 635-007-0515(6), the Department will maintain or enhance the total total capacity of habitats supporting steelhead trout in Oregon by cooperating fully with other agencies to implement laws and develop coordinated resource management programs. The Department will also work with private organizations and individuals to achieve, where possible, mutually satisfactory solutions to conflicts between the objectives of other parties and this policy. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 Hist.: FWC 34-1986, f. & ef. 8-7-86; FWC 55-1986, f. & ef. 9-9-86 635-500-0020 Steelhead Management Goals and Objectives The Department shall proceed with programs and other efforts to achieve the following statewide goals and objectives, consistent with applicable law, agency policy and rule, and recognizing funding priorities for the agency. Goals of steehead management are to: (1) Sustain healthy and abundant wild populations of steelhead. The Steelhead Management Plan defines "healthy population" as a population that maintains a high level of productivity and adaptive capacity. Objectives under this goal are to: (a) Protect and restore spawning and rearing habitat; (b) Provide safe migration corridors; (c) Protect wild populations from overharvest; (d) Protect wild steelhead populations from detrimental interactions with hatchery fish; and (e) Monitor the status of wild steelhead populations so that long-term trends in populations can be determined: (2) Provide recreational, economic, cultural and aesthetic benefits from fishing and non-fishing uses of steelhead. Specific objectives are to: (a) Provide a harvest for treaty tribes without overharvesting wild fish; (b) Provide recreational angling opportunities reflecting the desires of the public while minimizing impacts on wild fish; and (c) Increase non-angling uses that provide recreation and broaden public understanding of steelhead and habitat programs. (3) Involve the public in steelhead management and coordinate Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife actions with the tribes and with other agencies. Objectives include: (a) Increase public awareness of steelhead and related fishery management issues; (b) Provide a forum for public involvement in steelhead management; and (c) Coordinate Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife steelhead management activities with other habitat and fishery managers. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.435, ORS 506.036 & ORS 506.109 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.435, ORS 506.036 & ORS506.109 Hist.: FWC 34-1986, f. & ef. 8-7-86; FWC 55-1986, f. & ef. 9-9-86; FWC 37-1995, f. 5-3-95, cert. ef. 5-5-95 Warmwater Game Fish Management 635-500-0045 Wild Fish Management Policy Management options for protection and enhancement of wild stocks are contained in OAR 635-007-0525. In addition, the following guidelines by management option apply only to management of nonendemic warmwater game fishes: (1) Option (1)(a) of OAR 635-007-0525 -- Manage for wild fish: (a) The intent of management under this option is to insure that the adaptability of wild stocks is not diminished by hatchery stocks; (b) Wild stocks will be used to establish populations. Donor stocks that show life history or behavioral characteristics believed to improve survival and growth of populations in the basin must be used; (c) Any nonlocal stock purposed as a donor will be reviewed for: (A) Life history characteristics in comparison to local stocks; (B) Goals of the introduction; (C) Estimated costs; and (D) Possible consequences on the fish management objectives for all species in the basin. (d) If production of wild fish in the basin is believed to be limited by some existing habitat condition, attempts to increase abundance of fish will consist of improvements to habitat; (e) If production of wild fish in the basin is believed to be lower than the present habitat can support, short-term stocking of fry, fingerling, or adults may be used in an attempt to achieve maximum sustained production. Under these circumstances, the stocking program will not exceed five years. During the stocking period, an evaluation procedure will be established to determine the effectiveness of the stocking program. Donor stocks must meet the criteria listed in subsections (1)(b) and (c) of this rule. (2) Option (1)(b) of OAR 635-007-0525 -- Manage for wild and hatchery fish: (a) The intent of management under this option is to insure that the range of biological characteristics, adaptability, and production of the wild stock are not reduced by interactions with hatchery fish; (b) Habitat protection and enhancement are essential to maintaining production for wild fish in the system; (c) Hatchery fish may be used on a routine, ongoing basis in order to increase the abundance of adults over the number that would be present under reliance on natural production alone; (d) Hatchery programs will use fish believed adapted to survival, growth, and adaptability in the basin. The best adapted of acceptable donor stocks will be used. Nonlocal stocks will meet the criteria of guideline in subsection (1)(c) of this rule; (e) If beneficial alteration of genetic adaptability of the wild population is desired, hatchery fish will be released in sufficient numbers and over a sufficient time period to substantially alter life history characteristics; (f) Special restrictions may be imposed to protect hatchery stocks released for the purpose of breeding with stocks currently present. (3) Option (1)(c) of OAR 635-007-0525 -- Manage for hatchery fish: (a) The intent of management under this option is to: (A) Achieve the maximum possible benefits from production of hatchery fish; and (B) Maintain natural production at the highest level possible without restricting the hatchery program. (b) Habitat protection and enhancement are essential to maintaining the productive capacity of wild fish in the system; (c) The hatchery program must use a well adapted local or other stock believed able to survive and grow in the basin as a basis for developing a hatchery population that will achieve goals of the hatchery program. Nonlocal stocks will meet the criteria of subsection (1)(c) of this rule; (d) The magnitude of the hatchery program will not be limited to regulating the effects on wild stocks of the same species within the basin. The magnitude of the hatchery program may be limited to regulating the effects on other fish species in the basin, depending on management objectives for those species. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 77-1987, f. & ef. 9-15-87 635-500-0055 Objectives of Warmwater Game Fish Management The Department shall proceed with programs and other efforts to achieve the following statewide objectives, consistent with applicable law, agency policy and rule, and recognized funding priorities for the agency. The Warmwater Game Fish Management Plan will provide specific guidance for the production, harvest and management of warmwater game fish statewide, consistent with these objectives: (1) Provide diversity of angling opportunities, including opportunities for: (a) Trophy angling. Management for trophy angling will emphasize low harvest and maintenance of large fish in the populations; (b) Quality angling. Management for quality angling will promote above average sizes and moderate regulation; (c) High yield angling. Management for high yield angling will promote harvest for consumption; (d) Basic yield angling. Management for basic yield angling will be low key, with minimal regulation and little intervention in natural processes. (2) Expand distribution by stocking warmwater species where habitat is suitable and expansion is consistent with fish management programs, including: (a) Developing additional warmwater fisheries where suitable habitat is identified; (b) Evaluating predators and forage fishes to fulfill existing biological needs; (c) Developing additional two-story (e.g., warmwater-trout) fisheries, consistent with fish introduction guidelines; (d) Developing sources of artificially propagated fishes to meet needs for stocking of warmwater game fish; (e) Developing other source than artificial propagation to supply fishes for stocking, including transfer of wild fish from public waters or established of populations in private ponds for stocking; (f) Introduction of species not now found in Oregon which can be used more effectively than indigenous species to manage some waters, consistent with fish introduction guidelines. (3) Increasing angling opportunities and use of warmwater species where desirable, including: (a) Directing angling effort toward increased use of yellow perch, bluegill, bullheads, and crappies; (b) Increasing angling opportunities statewide, particularly bank angling in the Portland to Cottage Grove corridor. (4) Maintain, restore, and enhance populations of warmwater game fishes in individual waters, including: (a) Preventing declines in existing fisheries; (b) Improving fisheries not meeting management plan objectives; (c) Improving performance of warmwater game fishes under Oregon conditions. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 77-1987, f. & ef 9-15-87 635-500-0060 Guidelines for Introductions of Warmwater Game Fishes The following guidelines will be used in determining whether or not to introduce exotic warmwater game fish into Oregon: (1) Endemic anadromous salmonids and wild endemic resident trout must be protected. (2) Warmwater game fishes may be introduced into waters managed with fingerling hatchery trout only when there is a reasonable expectation of a greater net benefit to the fishery than when trout alone are used. (3) Introduction of warmwater game fish will not be constrained by use of catchable rainbow trout. (4) Existing fisheries substantially reaching management plan objectives (and meeting guidelines for return of hatchery fish, etc.) are favored over changes in fish species or management. Changes should be made to improve management, not simply to make if different. Caution must be exercised to avoid impacts to successful programs. (5) Stocking new waters and changing current management must be based on a demonstrable probability of success (i.e., desirable growth and survival rates, favorable size distribution in fishery, and diversification of fishery) based on experiences elsewhere. Introductions should be approached on the basis of success in similar situations, or experiences that suggest the proposed action would be successful. Only those introductions for which a strong case can be built on observed and expected benefits should be approved. An exception may be made for purely experimental releases, where that status is made clear and unrealistic public or agency expectations are not created. (6) Illegal introductions do not have a status in management decisions until accepted in an adopted management plan. A new species occurring in a water is not officially integrated into management for the new species until management plans are adopted or revised. Illegal introductions should not drive management decisions without opportunity for agency and public review. Otherwise, unauthorized fish stocking will supersede agency fish management objectives. (7) Proposed introductions should meet the following conditions: (a) Introduction to public waters must fill a recognized biological need; (b) In addition, introductions in public waters must support a substantive fishery with appeal to anglers and contribute to the diversity of management or they must contribute to sport fisheries as forage for game fishes. The introduction must be demonstrably beneficial, based on experiences under similar or comparable conditions elsewhere; (c) No fish will be introduced into any waters until a determination has been made that the introduction will not cause indigenous wildlife to become threatened or endangered; (d) If the introduction is of a species already found in Oregon, the stock selected must not reduce genetic adaptability to Oregon conditions; (e) For fish introduced into public waters, a source of fish or eggs must be identified with expectation of dependable production for five years or long enough to established a viable population, whichever is shorter. Annual production and acquisition costs and costs of any new production facilities must be estimated and a source of funding identified; (f) The introduction must be consistent with existing management plans, or be incorporated into a new management plan with public review; (g) The introduction will be authorized only after submission to the established ODFW fish introduction proposal review process (according to "Guidelines for Fish Introductions or Transfers ") and consequent approval by the Chief of Fisheries; (h) The fish stock, shipping station, watershed, and receiving waters must meet criteria established in OAR 635-007-0585 ("Import or transfer of fish restricted") and related rules dealing with transportation permits and fish health safeguards; (i) For introduction into public waters, an evaluation of the ecological role, fishery contribution, and costs (biological and economic) of the introduced species growth must be made within six years. [Publications: The publication(s) referred to or incorporated by reference in this rule are available from the agency.] Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 77-1987, f. & ef. 9-15-87 Trout Management 635-500-0100 Selection Criteria Management options for protection and enhancement of wild stocks are contained in OAR 635-007-0525. Criteria for the management option selection process follow: (1) Select for Option (1)(a) of 635-007-0525 (manage exclusively for wild fish) if: (a) The wild population is self-sustaining and multiple age classes are present; (b) Natural production meets fishery objectives; (c) Habitat is available or potentially available to support a wild population. (2) Select for Option (1)(b) of OAR 635-007-0525 (manage for wild and hatchery fish) if: (a) The wild population is self-sustaining and multiple age classes are present; (b) Natural production does not meet fishery objectives; (c) Habitat is available or potentially available to support a wild population; (d) Introduction of trout species or stocks will not seriously affect native species or stocks. (3) Select for Option (1)(c) of OAR 635-007-0525 (management for hatchery fish) if: (a) A healthy self-sustaining population of wild fish is not present; (b) There is little habitat potential for natural production. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 93-1987, f. & ef. 10-30-87 635-500-0105 Management Guidelines The following guidelines by management option apply to management of trout: (1) Option (1)(a) of OAR 635-007-0525 -- Manage exclusively for wild fish: (a) No hatchery trout will be stocked; (b) Habitat protection, rehabilitation, and enhancement are the primary management activities; (c) Harvest and angling effort will be regulated in accordance with the management alternative selected. (2) Option (1)(b) of OAR 635-007-0525 -- Manage for wild and hatchery fish: (a) Habitat protection, rehabilitation, and enhancement are essential to maintaining wild trout production; (b) Hatchery stocks shall be used for target fisheries. When hatchery stocks are released to supplement, rehabilitate, or enhance the existing wild stock, they should be as genetically similar to the existing wild stocks as possible; (c) Introduction of non-native stocks and species must be approved through the Stocking Policy Review Process. This review is a very detailed procedure, used by anyone who proposes to introduce a stock or species into Oregon waters where they do not or have not existed in the past; (d) Harvest and angling impact will be regulated in accordance with the management alternative selected. (3) Option (1)(c) of OAR 635-007-0525 -- Manage for hatchery fish: (a) Introduction of non-native stocks must be approved through the Stocking Policy Review Process; (b) Special harvest regulations may be applied to maximize the catch of hatchery trout. (4) There are three general guidelines for use of hatchery trout common to options (1)(b) and (c) of OAR 635-007-0525: (a) Yearling rainbow trout will not be stocked in streams that are not presently stocked unless approved by the Commission in a subbasin management plan; (b) Stocking of yearling rainbow trout will be discontinued or modified where the return to the angler is consistently less than 40 percent of the number released; (c) Brood stocks selected to contribute to natural production in streams managed for Option (1)(b) of OAR 635-007-0525 will contain a sufficient number of adults (i.e., effective population size) so that the genetic fitness of the wild stock can be maintained. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 93-1987, f. & ef. 10-30-87 635-500-0110 Option Movement Criteria In order to move from one option to another the following criteria apply: (1) Option (1)(c) to (1)(b) of OAR 635-007-0525: (a) Habitat improves to allow development of a significant self-sustaining population from hatchery or wild parents; (b) Harvest management will allow development of self-sustaining natural production. (2) Option (1)(b) to (1)(a) of OAR 635-007-0525: (a) Habitat improves to allow development of a self-sustaining population from wild parents; (b) The naturally produced population is able to meet fishery objectives. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 93-1987, f. & ef. 10-30-87 635-500-0115 Management Alternatives In addition to the three broad management options in OAR 635-007-0525 (Wild Fish Policy) the following six management alternatives, their criteria and guidelines, will be used in the management of trout: (1) Wild Fish -- Management under the wild fish alternative is exclusively for wild fish Option (1)(a) of OAR 635-007-0525 (Wild Fish Policy). These fish may have significant genetic value and some populations will be recognized specifically for their uniqueness. Guidelines which apply are: (a) No hatchery-reared trout will be released in these waters; (b) Although ODFW does not have regulatory authority over most activities that affect aquatic habitat, it will actively pursue and promote habitat protection and enhancement. Habitat must be protected or enhanced, using a subbasin-wide approach, to maximize the productivity of the stock, conserve stock fitness and life history characteristics, and to maintain healthy trout populations with multiple-age classes. Specific coordination activities will be coordinated with land management agencies; (c) Consumptive and nonconsumptive fisheries are encouraged. However, special regulations may be necessary to protect stock fitness and life history characteristics and to maintain healthy trout populations with multiple age classes; (d) No new introductions of hatchery or wild species will be made unless proposed in a management plan, evaluated to determine impact on wild trout stocks, and approved by the Commission; (e) The productive capacity of waters in this alternative will be maintained or enhanced so no net loss of natural fish production occurs; (f) Unique native populations may require additional recognition for protection. (2) Featured Species and Waters -- Management under this alternative emphasizes species or stocks that are uncommon or unique and waters that have historical benefit or potential for unique natural beauty, water quality, aesthetics or recreational capabilities. Species, stocks, or waters under this alternative can be managed as Options (1)(a), (b) or (c) of OAR 635-007-0525 (Wild Fish Policy). Guidelines which apply are: (a) Habitat must be protected or enhanced to maintain and preserve the uniqueness of these stocks, species, or waters. Protection or enhancement activities will include a subbasin-wide approach via land management agencies to preserve unique natural beauty, water quality and volume, and aesthetic or recreational capabilities; (b) The productive capacity of waters in this alternative will be maintained or enhanced so that no net loss of natural fish production occurs; (c) Featured species or stocks will be managed to maintain their genetic diversity, stock fitness, and resulting life history characteristics; (d) Special regulations may be necessary to protect the uniqueness of the featured stock, species, or waters. Consumptive and non-consumptive fisheries are encouraged; (e) No new introduction of hatchery or wild species will be made unless proposed in a management plan, evaluated to determine effects on wild trout stocks, and approved by the Commission. (3) Trophy Fish -- Certain waters are capable of producing large "bragging-size" trout. This alternative does not include publicizing all trophy trout waters in the state. Many anglers fish secret and favorite waters that produce some trophy trout. Waters that have limited access or capability to produce large fish without special habitat protection, regulation, or stocking procedures will be placed in other alternatives to preserve angler diversity. Management Options may be (1)(a), (b) or (c) of OAR 635-007-0525 (Wild Fish Policy). Guidelines which apply are: (a) Habitat must be protected, restored, or enhanced to produce large trout; (b) Species or stocks known to produce large trout will be managed to maintain genetic diversity, stock fitness, and resulting life history characteristics; (c) Nonconsumptive fisheries are encouraged. Special regulations (catch limits, size restrictions, catch and release, and gear restrictions) may be necessary to protect these large fish and insure the population health and size diversity; (d) Release of fingerling trout will be reduced below carrying capacity in some waters to produce large, naturally reared trout; (e) The productive capacity of waters in this alternative will be maintained or enhanced so that no net loss of natural fish production occurs; (f) No new introduction of hatchery or wild species will be made unless proposed in a management plan, evaluated to determine impact on wild trout stocks, and approved by the Commission. (4) Basic Yield -- These waters are managed under Options (1)(a), (b), or (c) of OAR 635-007-0525 (Wild Fish Policy) to use their natural productivity and grow trout to a harvestable size with or without the addition of fingerling or yearling hatchery trout. Although trophy trout and unique fish species may be available, the major fisheries are of a general, consumptive nature without special regulations. Most of the trout available to the angler are from either naturally produced or from releases of hatchery fingerlings. Other species may be present and have fishery values equal to or greater than trout. Guidelines which apply are: (a) Habitat must be protected and enhanced to optimize natural production potential of wild stocks and natural rearing capability from fingerling stocking; (b) The productive capacity of waters in this alternative will be maintained or enhanced so that no net loss of natural fish production occurs. Problem waters can be transferred into a higher priority alternative; (c) General regulations will be used to produce consumptive fisheries unless special regulations are needed to enhance trophy-sized fish or unique species or stocks without seriously restricting the major fisheries; (d) Natural reproduction and fingerling stocking will provide he major fish production in this alternative. Stocking of yearling hatchery rainbow trout may also be used in some waters; (e) Other species may have equal or priority status for some waters listed in this alternative; (f) No new introduction of hatchery or wild species will be made unless proposed in a management plan, evaluated to determine effects on wild trout stocks, and approved by the Commission. (5) Intensive Use -- These waters are managed under Options (1)(a), (b) or (c) of OAR 635-007-0525 (Wild Fish Policy). Waters managed for this alternative are apt to be near large population centers or attract intensive angler use because of easy accessibility or location of other water-oriented recreational facilities. Many of these waters can be used heavily by anglers for short periods (April, May, and June) and afterwards be used for sailboating, water skiing, swimming, and camping. Other waters can support fisheries year-round. Some of these water are stocked with yearling rainbow trout on a regular basis. Guidelines which apply are: (a) Even with a consumptive fishery to large numbers of anglers, natural production supplemented with fingerling hatchery trout is the least expensive management program; (b) Habitat protection and enhancement projects are necessary because of the intensive use and large number of recreation days provided. Year round protection is necessary in waters with natural rearing or natural production. Waters with marginal water quality and quality are still critically important to maintain these fisheries even for 2- or 3-month periods; (c) General regulations will be used to produce consumptive fisheries but special regulations may be needed to protect wild trout under Option (1)(a) or (b) of OAR 635-007-0525; (d) ODFW will continue to coordinate with other state and federal agencies to prevent conflicts with other water-related recreational activities. (6) Private Waters and Reservations -- ODFW generally does not participate in the direct management of these waters except regarding the enforcement of applicable state statutes, policies, and administrative rules pertaining to stocking permits, fish diseases, prohibited species, and other factors that may affect the welfare of the state's natural resources. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 93-1987, f. & ef. 10-30-87 635-500-0120 Objectives of Trout Management The Department shall proceed with programs and other efforts to achieve the following statewide objectives, consistent with applicable law, agency policy and rule, and recognized funding priorities for the agency. The Statewide Trout Plan will provide specific guidance for the production, harvest and management of trout statewide, consistent with the following objectives: (1) Maintain the genetic diversity and integrity of wild trout stocks throughout Oregon: (a) Strategy 1 -- Identify wild trout stocks in the state; (b) Strategy 2 -- Minimize the adverse effects of hatchery trout on biological characteristics, genetic fitness, and production of wild stocks; (c) Strategy 3 -- Establish priorities for the protection of stocks of wild trout in the state; (d) Strategy 4 -- Evaluate the effectiveness of trout management programs in providing the populations of wild trout necessary to meet the desires of the public; (e) Strategy 5 -- Update statewide physical and biological surveys of wild trout waters under a standard sampling program. (2) Protect, restore, and enhance trout habitat: (a) Strategy 1 -- Continue to strongly advocate habitat protection with land and water management agencies and private landowners; (b) Strategy 2 -- Identify irreplaceable habitat that supports stocks of wild trout and seek stringent protection of that habitat; (c) Strategy 3 -- Develop an index with land management agencies for monitoring habitat changes; (d) Strategy 4 -- Restore and enhance trout habitat and evaluate the effectiveness of enhancement projects. (3) Provide a diversity of trout angling opportunities: (a) Strategy 1 -- Determine the desires and needs of anglers; (b) Strategy 2 -- Use management alternatives for classifying wild trout waters to provide diverse fisheries; (c) Strategy 3 -- Conduct an inventory of public access presently available to trout waters in the state. (4) Determine the statewide management needs for hatchery trout: (a) Strategy 1 -- Summarize information on the current hatchery program and determine necessary changes; (b) Strategy 2 -- Conduct studies to investigate methods to improve the hatchery trout program (e.g., migration behavior of yearling trout, resistance to disease, sterilization, competition, etc.); (c) Strategy 3 -- Decrease dependency on hatchery trout for trout management; (d) Strategy 4 -- Evaluate the effectiveness of hatchery trout management programs in meeting the desires of the public. (5) Enhance the public awareness of Oregon's trout resources: (a) Strategy 1 -- Promote values of Oregon's wild trout resources; (b) Strategy 2 -- Increase the involvement of the STEP program in the enhancement of trout; (c) Strategy 3 -- Publicize Oregon's trout management program through the ODFW Office of Public Affairs. [Publications: The publication(s) referred to or incorporated by reference in this rule are available from the agency.] Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 93-1987, f. & ef. 10-30-87 Coastal Chinook Salmon Management 635-500-0130 Coastal Chinook Management Objectives The Department shall proceed with programs and other efforts to achieve the following objectives for coastal chinook salmon, consistent with applicable law, agency policy and rule, and budget limitations for the agency. The Coastal Chinook Management Plan will provide specific guidance for the production, harvest, and management of chinook salmon that originate in coastal river basins, consistent with these objectives: (1) Maintain healthy populations of wild chinook salmon in coastal river basins. (2) Produce hatchery chinook salmon for specific fishery contribution purposes. (3) Develop comprehensive management programs to protect chinook habitat in coastal river basins. (4) Describe and manage gene resources represented in coastal chinook hatchery populations. (5) Develop a genetic resource inventory database for wild populations of coastal chinook. (6) Protect wild coastal chinook populations from detrimental genetic interactions with hatchery populations. (7) Minimize detrimental genetic impacts of harvest on coastal chinook salmon populations. (8) Minimize detrimental genetic changes in coastal chinook populations that may be caused by habitat alteration projects. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 144-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92 635-500-0135 Harvest Management Policy The Department shall annually recommend harvest regulations for ocean mixed-stock and terminal area fisheries consistent with: (1) Providing access by fisheries to harvestable surpluses of chinook salmon that may exist. (2) Maintaining traditional in-river fisheries in most coastal river basins. (3) Meeting spawning escapement goals in wild coastal chinook populations. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 144-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92 635-500-0140 Enhancement Policy (1) The Department shall design and conduct management programs for chinook salmon in coastal river basins consistent with minimizing reliance on artificial propagation for: (a) Supporting fisheries; (b) Mitigating habitat loss; and (c) Rehabilitating depressed populations. (2) Basin management plans, when prepared or revised, shall address management activities necessary for conservation of sensitive or depressed chinook populations before addressing management activities designed to increase fish abundance in healthy chinook populations. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 144-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92 635-500-0145 Stock Transfer The following operating principles shall be used to determine whether or not to transfer chinook salmon from one coastal population to another: (1) Populations to which these principles apply are identified by the provisional wild fish population list (OAR 635-007-0529). (2) The general rule is that coastal chinook salmon shall not be transferred between populations in coastal river basins. (3) Where a coastal river basin historically has not supported a wild chinook population, a biologically suitable donor stock may be transferred there after the Commission approves a Basin Management Plan that documents the fishery and biological objectives, evaluation criteria, monitoring, and the terms and conditions that shall be fulfilled in conducting the program. (4) Where the Commission determines that an indigenous chinook population is extinct in a coastal river basin, a biologically suitable donor stock may be transferred there to reestablish a self-sustaining chinook population. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 144-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92 635-500-0150 Implementation of Coastal Chinook Management Plan Progress toward implementing the Coastal Chinook Management Plan and achieving management objectives for coastal chinook shall be reported to the Commission during the first six months of each biennium, prior to preparation of the next Department biennial budget. The implementation report shall include the following information: (1) A predicted timetable for initiating or competing each action item. (2) Identification and description of problems preventing the Department from achieving specific action items. (3) A description of the short- and long-term strategies and associated funding necessary to solve these problems. (4) A compilation of review comments from the public on the implementation report. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 144-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92 635-500-0175 South Fork Umpqua River -- Winter Steelhead The goal of the Wild Fish Management Plan for South Umpqua River winter steelhead is a maximum of 30% hatchery fish on spawning grounds. This goal will be achieved by the following strategies: (1) Use local broodstock. (2) Construct smolt acclimation/imprinting and adult recapture facilities. (3) Release 120,000 hatchery smolts/year. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 506.109, ORS ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 107-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-5-01 635-500-0200 Management Objectives for North Umpqua River Below Soda Springs Dam The Department of Fish and Wildlife will emphasize summer and winter steelhead and spring chinook in the North Umpqua River below Soda Springs Dam. Coho populations will be managed more for hatchery fish to be used as a brood source for other subbasins where enhancement opportunities exist. Fall chinook populations will be emphasized in other areas where better habitat exists. The Department shall proceed with programs and other efforts to achieve the following objectives, consistent with state law, agency policy and rule, and recognizing funding priorities for the agency. The North Umpqua Salmonid Management Plan will provide a basis for management activities in the subbasin. The following objectives will govern management of salmonid populations in the North Umpqua River basin below Soda Springs Dam: (1) Summer Steelhead: (a) Manage summer steelhead in the North Umpqua for wild and hatchery fish (Wild Fish Policy Option #2 OAR 635-007-0525); (b) Enhance wild summer steelhead runs to increase the current level of steelhead passing Winchester Dam (short-term goal); (c) Based on the long-term objectives of the USFS and ODFW fish habitat improvement plans, enhance wild summer steelhead runs to increase the level of steelhead passing Winchester Dam to a range of 6,000 to 8,000 fish (long term ± 20 years); (d) Increase numbers of hatchery summer steelhead adults to a range of 5,000 - 10,000 crossing Winchester Dam; (e) Maintain the genetic integrity of North Umpqua summer steelhead consistent with the Wild Fish Policy, OAR 635-007-0525. (2) Winter Steelhead: (a) Manage North Umpqua winter steelhead for wild fish only (Option #1 OAR 635-007-0525); (b) Enhance wild winter steelhead runs to increase current levels passing Winchester Dam (short-term goal); (c) Based on the long-term objectives of the USFS and ODFW habitat improvement plans, enhance wild winter steelhead runs to increase levels passing Winchester Dam to a range of 8,000 - 10,000 fish; (d) Maintain genetic integrity of North Umpqua winter steelhead consistent with the Wild Fish Policy, OAR 635-007-0525. (3) Spring Chinook: (a) Manage spring chinook in the North Umpqua River for wild and hatchery fish (Option #2 OAR 635-007-0525); (b) At least maintain wild spring chinook runs at current levels (average of 6,034); (c) Increase numbers of hatchery spring chinook back up to a range of 4,000 - 7,000 fish crossing Winchester Dam; (d) Maintain the genetic integrity of North Umpqua spring chinook as consistent with the Wild Fish Policy, OAR 635-007-0525. (4) Fall Chinook: (a) Manage fall chinook in the North Umpqua River for wild fish only (Option #1 OAR 635-007-0525); (b) Maintain wild fall chinook runs at least at current levels (± 100 fish). (5) Coho: (a) Manage coho salmon in the North Umpqua River for wild and hatchery fish (Option #2 OAR 635-007-0525) with an emphasis on hatchery fish; (b) Increase current wild coho population to approximately equal the level of the 1960's (1,300 fish); (c) Maintain approximately 3,500 hatchery adults at Winchester Dam. (6) Trout: (a) Manage resident trout in the North Umpqua River for wild and hatchery fish (Option #2 OAR 635-007-0525); (b) Maintain a trout fishery at about the present level; 25,000 to 35,000 angler days per year with a catch rate of 0.6 to 0.7 trout per hour; (c) Attempt to determine the cause for the current depressed state of the migratory wild cutthroat population. If possible, increase the run to more normal levels. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 12-1986, f. & ef. 4-17-86, Renumbered from 635-500-0001. Operating Principles and Objectives Applicable to All Willamette Subbasins 635-500-0205 Organization Oregon Administrative Rules 635-500-0205 through 635-500-0218 previously described fish management for the Willamette Basin. The Willamette Basin Fish Management Plan has been superseded by fish management plans for each of the subbasins comprising the Willamette Basin. Accordingly, OAR 635-500-0206 through 635-500-0218 have been replaced by 635-500-0790 through 635-500-1660. OAR 635-500-0790 and 635-500-0800 apply to all subbasins; OAR 635-500-0266 through OAR 635-500-0276 and 635-500-0810 through 635-500-1660 cover specific subbasins. The spring chinook sections of specific subbasins have been superseded by the Willamette Basin Fish Management Plan for Spring Chinook found in OAR 635-500-1661 through OAR 635-500-1666. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 106-1987, f. & ef. 12-18-87; FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 McKenzie Subbasin Fish Management Policies and Objectives 635-500-0266 Applicability OAR 635-500-0266 through 635-500-0276 apply to the Mckenzie River subbasin which includes the mainstem McKenzie River, its tributaries, and Leaburg Pool. These rules are in addition to, and not in lieu of, rules which apply to the Willamette River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 4-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-88 635-500-0267 Habitat (1) The following policies apply to the Mckenzie River Subbasin: (a) Potential losses of fish production from habitat degradation will be prevented or reduced to the extent possible; (b) Proposed habitat improvement projects should be jointly reviewed and prioritized annually by the Department and the participating land management agencies. (2) In accordance with these policies, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain or improve upstream and downstream passage for fish; (b) Provide optimum flow, water quality, and physical habitat characteristics in the Mckenzie River and tributaries for fish production. (3) Restore and enhance riparian and in-stream habitat to meet the production objectives for the fish species in the subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 4-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-88 635-500-0268 Resident Trout and Whitefish The following policies apply to resident trout and whitefish in the McKenzie River subbasin: (1) Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout: (a) The following policies apply to cutthroat and rainbow trout in the McKenzie River subbasin: (A) The population of cutthroat trout in the McKenzie River below Leaburg Dam shall be managed under the alternatives of the Trout Plan as: (i) Featured Species and Waters in the mainstem below Hayden Bridge; and (ii) Wild in all other areas. (B) All other cutthroat trout populations shall be managed under the Wild Fish alternative of the Trout Plan; (C) The population of rainbow trout in the McKenzie River below Trail Bridge and Cougar Dams shall be managed under the alternatives of the Trout Plan as: (i) Featured Species and Waters in the mainstem McKenzie from the mouth to Forest Glen boat ramp near Blue River; and (ii) Basic Yield in Blue River below Blue River Dam; and (iii) Wild in all other areas. (D) The population of rainbow trout in Blue River above Blue River Reservoir shall be managed under the alternatives of the Trout Plan as: (i) Basic Yield from Blue River Reservoir up to Quentin Creek; and (ii) Wild in all other areas. (E) All other rainbow trout populations shall be managed under the Wild Fish alternative of the Trout Plan; (F) Hatchery produced cutthroat trout shall not be stocked in streams in the McKenzie River Basin; (G) Only legal-size, hatchery produced rainbow trout may be stocked in the Mainstem McKenzie River from the Hayden Bridge to McKenzie Bridge and in Blue River up to Quentin Creek. Hatchery produced rainbow trout shall not be stocked in any other streams in the McKenzie River Basin. (b) The following objectives apply to cutthroat and rainbow trout in the McKenzie River subbasin: (A) Maintain the genetic diversity and distribution, and maintain or increase the abundance of wild cutthroat trout and wild rainbow trout; (B) Provide diverse opportunities to angle for cutthroat and rainbow trout. (2) Bull Trout: (a) The following policy applies to bull trout in the McKenzie River subbasin: All populations of bull trout in the McKenzie Basin shall be managed under the Wild Fish alternative of Oregon's Trout Plan. (b) The following objectives apply to bull trout in the McKenzie River subbasin: (A) Increase the abundance and distribution of bull trout; (B) Maintain genetic diversity of bull trout in the McKenzie Basin. (3) Brook Trout: (a) The following policies apply to brook trout in the McKenzie River subbasin: (A) All populations of brook trout in the McKenzie Basin shall be managed under the Basic Yield alternative of Oregon's Trout Plan; (B) Hatchery produced brook trout shall not be stocked in the McKenzie River or its tributaries. (b) The following objectives apply to brook trout in the McKenzie River subbasin: (A) Confine brook trout in the McKenzie Basin to their current distribution; (B) Provide opportunities to angle for brook trout. (4) Whitefish: (a) The following policy applies to whitefish in the McKenzie River subbasin: All populations of whitefish in the McKenzie Basin shall be managed under the Wild Fish alternative of Oregon's Trout Plan. (b) The following objectives apply to whitefish in the McKenzie River subbasin: (A) Maintain the genetic diversity, distribution and abundance of whitefish in the McKenzie Basin; (B) Provide opportunities to angle for whitefish. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 4-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-88; FWC 29-1997, f. 5-2-97, cert. ef. 5-9-97 635-500-0269 Summer Steelhead (1) The following policy applies to summer steelhead in the McKenzie River Subbasin: Summer steelhead will be managed for production and harvest of hatchery fish -- Option (1)(c) OAR 635-007-0525 of the Wild Fish Management Policy. (2) In accordance with this policy, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Provide an average annual sport catch of 1,200 adult summer steelhead produced from a maximum release of 120,000 smolts; (b) Reduce the potential impact of summer steelhead on the production of native trout and spring chinook; (c) Develop a brood stock from adults returning to the McKenzie River to produce smolts for the McKenzie and Middle Fork Willamette Subbasins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 4-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-88 635-500-0270 Winter Steelhead It is the policy of the Department that winter steelhead will not be released in the McKenzie River Subbasin. Stat. Auth: ORS Ch. 496 & 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS Ch. 496 & 506 Hist.: FWC 4-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-88 635-500-0271 Spring Chinook Salmon Operating policy and objectives for spring chinook in the McKenzie River Basin are found in OAR 635-500-1661. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 4-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-88; DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 635-500-0272 Fall Chinook It is the policy of the Department that fall chinook will not be stocked in the McKenzie Subbasin. In accordance with this policy it is the objective of the Department to minimize production of fall chinook in the Mckenzie River Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 4-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-88 635-500-0273 Coho It is the policy of the Department that coho will not be stocked in the McKenzie Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 4-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-88 635-500-0274 Mountain Whitefish It is the objective of the Department to increase public awareness of the angling opportunities for whitefish. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 4-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-88 635-500-0275 Miscellaneous Species It is the objective of the Department to maintain viable populations of native fish species not addressed separately in OAR 635-500-0268 through 635-500-0274. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 4-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-88 635-500-0276 Angling Access (1) The following policies apply to angling access in the McKenzie River Subbasin: (a) The Department will seek to provide access for boat and bank angling that will satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities and a dispersion of angling effort throughout the subbasin; (b) Acquisition and development of angler access sites will be consistent with guidelines and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) In accordance with these policies, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain permanent access for boat anglers at an average of one access site per two to three miles of the mainstem upstream to Ollalie Campground; (b) Increase bank angling access, especially from the mouth upstream to Blue River. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 4-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-88 Malheur Basin Fish Management Policies and Objectives 635-500-0285 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the Malheur Basin are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-0290 through 635-500-0300 apply to all waters of the Malheur Basin. (2) OAR 635-500-0305 through 635-500-0325 apply to specific areas of the Malheur Basin and appear in order beginning in headwater areas and proceeding downstream, with reservoirs listed last. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 81-1990, f. 8-7-90, cert. ef. 8-9-90 635-500-0290 Habitat (1) The following policies apply to the Malheur Basin: (a) Potential losses of fish production from habitat degradation shall be prevented or reduced to the extent possible; (b) The Department shall coordinate with appropriate land and water management agencies on habitat protection and rehabilitation activities and shall continue to act in an advisory role to such agencies to promote habitat protection. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Develop better communication and coordination with land managers regarding land management activities affecting fish habitat; (b) Reduce nonpoint source pollution in the Malheur River system; (c) Prevent fish losses at unscreened diversions; (d) Improve reservoir habitat for game fish in the Malheur Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 81-1990, f. 8-7-90, cert. ef. 8-9-90 635-500-0295 Access (1) The following operating principles apply to access in the Malheur River Basin: (a) The Department shall seek to provide access for boat and bank angling to satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities and a dispersion of angling effort throughout the basin; (b) Acquisition and development of angler access sites shall be consistent with statewide policies, operating principles and objectives for management of fish species and habitat contained in Department rules. (2) In accordance with the above operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Improve public access at Malheur Reservoir; (b) Improve boat access at Beulah and Warm Springs Reservoirs; (c) Increase public access to additional private waters; (d) Secure public access to South Fork Reservoir; (e) Improve road access to Warm Springs Reservoir. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 81-1990, f. 8-7-90, cert. ef. 8-9-90 635-500-0300 Crayfish (1) The following policy applies to crayfish management in the Malheur River Basin: Crayfish in the Malheur River Basin shall be managed for the recreational fishery. (2) In accordance with the above policy, it is the objective of the department to: Maintain production of crayfish in the Malheur River Basin for recreational harvest. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 81-1990, f. 8-7-90, cert. ef. 8-9-90 635-500-0305 Malheur River Headwaters and Tributaries (1) The following operating principles apply to the Malheur River headwaters and tributaries: (a) The North Fork Malheur River above Beulah Reservoir, Middle Fork Malheur River above RM 168, and headwater streams and tributaries of the Middle Fork, North Fork, South Fork, and mainstem Malheur River shall be managed for natural production of indigenous populations of wild trout, mountain whitefish, and nongame species with the exception of those areas identified in subsection (b) of this section; (b) The following areas shall be managed for natural production of indigenous populations and harvest of introduced hatchery rainbow trout: (A) Dollar Basin Campground at RM 184 on the Middle Fork Malheur River; (B) North Fork Campground at RM 47.5 on the North Fork Malheur River; (C) Little Malheur River at RM 18 near Forest Service Road 16. (c) Stocking of hatchery fish shall not exceed a maximum of 3,000 fish per year for all three areas described in subsection (b) of this section; (d) Trout management in streams identified in subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be guided by the statewide Trout Plan under the basic yield alternative except for bull trout which shall be managed as a featured species; (e) The stocking program shall be curtailed if there is evidence it adversely affects redband or bull trout. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain population health (i.e, high abundance, multiple age classes, and genetic fitness) of bull trout and redband trout; (b) Provide a consumptive fishery on hatchery trout at high use areas identified in subsection (1)(b) of this rule. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 81-1990, f. 8-7-90, cert. ef. 8-9-90 635-500-0310 Middle Fork Malheur River Above Warm Springs Reservoir and Main Stem South Fork Malheur River (1) The following policies apply to the mainstem Middle Fork Malheur River above Warm Springs Reservoir and the mainstem South Fork Malheur River: (a) The Middle Fork Malheur River above Warm Springs Reservoir and the mainstem South Fork Malheur River shall be managed for trout and smallmouth bass; (b) Trout in the Middle Fork Malheur River shall be managed for natural production of wild fish consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy; (c) Trout in the mainstem South Fork Malheur River shall be managed for natural production of wild and hatchery produced fish consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy. Stocking of hatchery fish shall not exceed 5,000 fish per year; (d) Smallmouth bass shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Natural Production Policy; (e) Trout and smallmouth bass management on the stream sections identified in subsections (a) through (d) of this section shall be guided by the statewide Trout Plan and Warmwater Fish Plan, respectively, under the basic yield alternative. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Improve production of trout and smallmouth bass in the mainstem Middle Fork Malheur River above Warm Springs Reservoir to RM 168 and in the mainstem South Fork Malheur River; (b) Provide a consumptive trout fishery on the mainstem South Fork Malheur River. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 81-1990, f. 8-7-90, cert. ef. 8-9-90 635-500-0315 Malheur River and North Fork Main Stem Reservoirs to Namorf Dam (1) The following operating principles apply to the Malheur River and North Fork Main Stem Reservoirs to Namorf Dam: (a) The mainstem Malheur River between Warm Springs Reservoir and Namorf Dam shall be managed for natural production of smallmouth bass consistent with the Natural Production Policy and a maximum of 120,000 hatchery trout stocked per year; (b) The North Fork Malheur River downstream from Beulah Reservoir and Willow Creek between Malheur Reservoir and RM 30 shall be managed for hatchery trout; (c) Management of trout and smallmouth bass on the mainstem Malheur River between Warm Springs Reservoir and Namorf Dam and hatchery trout on the North Fork Malheur River downstream from Beulah Reservoir and Willow Creek between Malheur River and RM 30 shall be guided by the statewide Trout Plan and the Warmwater Fish Plan, respectively, under the basic yield alternative. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Provide a consumptive trout fishery in the mainstem Malheur River between Warm Springs Reservoir and Namorf Dam, in the North Fork Malheur River below Beulah Reservoir, and in Willow Creek between Malheur Reservoir and RM 30; (b) Establish a smallmouth bass fishery in the mainstem Malheur River below Gold Creek. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 81-1990, f. 8-7-90, cert. ef. 8-9-90 635-500-0320 Lower Malheur River (1) The following operating principles apply to the Lower Malheur River: (a) The mainstem Malheur River from Namorf Dam (RM 69) to the mouth; Bully Creek from Bully Creek Dam to its mouth (RM 21), and Willow Creek from Brogan to its mouth (RM 20) shall be managed for natural production of warmwater species consistent with the Natural Production Policy; (b) The management of warmwater fish in the portions of the lower Malheur Basin identified in subsection (a) of this section shall be guided by the statewide Warmwater Fish Plan under the basic yield alternative. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: Improve the warmwater fishery in the lower Malheur River. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 81-1990, f. 8-7-90, cert. ef. 8-9-90 635-500-0325 Reservoirs (1) The following operating principles apply to reservoirs in the Malheur Basin: (a) Bully Creek and Warm Springs Reservoirs shall be managed for natural production of the current combination of warmwater species consistent with the Natural Production Policy. Channel catfish stocking shall be maintained to the extent this species does not adversely affect other warmwater game fish populations; (b) Beulah and Malheur Reservoirs shall be managed for trout by annually stocking with domestic hatchery trout or other appropriate trout species; (c) Reservoirs less than 150 surface acres shall be managed for trout or for warmwater species. Trout shall be managed by annually stocking with domestic hatchery trout or other appropriate trout species. Warmwater species shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Natural Production Policy; (d) The species mix currently present in reservoirs less than 150 surface acres may be altered to better use the reservoir production potential or to meet changing public demand; (e) Participation by the Department in fishery development in private waters is contingent on the availability of public benefits; (f) Fish management in reservoirs in the Malheur River Basin shall be guided by the statewide Trout Plan and the Warmwater Fish Plan under the basic yield alternative and shall be consistent with the Wild Fish management Policy. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Improve warmwater game fish production in Bully Creek and Warm Springs Reservoirs; emphasize largemouth bass, white crappie and yellow perch in Bully Creek Reservoir; emphasize largemouth bass, yellow perch and brown bullhead in Warm Springs Reservoir, and give secondary consideration to channel catfish in both reservoirs; (b) Improve trout production at Beulah and Malheur Reservoirs; (c) Improve game fish production in small reservoirs in the Malheur River Basin that have public access; (d) Use South Fork Reservoir as a source of largemouth bass brood stock. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506 Hist.: FWC 81-1990, f. 8-7-90, cert. ef. 8-9-90 Coos River Basin Fish Management Operating Principles and Objectives 635-500-0385 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the Coos River Basin contained in OAR 635-500-0390 through 635-500-0480 apply to all waters of the Coos River basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 Habitat 635-500-0390 Habitat (1) The following operating principles apply: (a) Habitat protection and enhancement activities shall be carried out within the guidelines of the Department's Fish and Wildlife Habitat Protection Policy and the Habitat Management Goals of the Department's Anadromous Fish Management Plan; (b) Habitat degradation potentially leading to losses of fish production shall be minimized or prevented throughout the Coos River system; (c) The Department shall coordinate with appropriate land- and water-use management agencies on habitat protection and enhancement activities, and shall continue to act in an advisory role to such agencies to promote habitat protection; (d) Coos County has an Estuary Management Plan, acknowledged by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. Department habitat management programs shall be consistent with this Estuary Plan. The Department recognizes that the acknowledged Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan regulates aquaculture activities as required by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. Where the Department has jurisdiction, the Department, therefore, shall consider only those commercial aquaculture facilities which are consistent with the local plan after the appropriate jurisdiction has made such a determination. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Protect estuarine and freshwater habitat; (b) Enhance and restore estuarine and tidewater habitat to meet the fish production and shellfish objectives for the Coos River system; (c) Restore and enhance freshwater habitat to meet the production objectives for fish species in the basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 Finfish 635-500-0400 Fall Chinook Salmon (1) The following operating principles apply to fall chinook salmon in the Coos River Basin: (a) Fall chinook salmon in the Coos River basin shall be managed for wild fish. Hatchery releases shall be consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy; (b) The fall chinook salmon stock approved for the Coos River system is Coos River stock only; (c) Wild stock shall be incorporated in Department broodstock and rearing programs every year; (d) Programs that approach the limits of the Wild Fish Management Policy shall be modified or reduced proportionately to maintain compliance with the policy. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain the existing estimated naturally produced spawning population of 4,500 to 9,000 locally adapted fall chinook salmon with a long term target return of 38,000 adults back to the system from a combined programs of wild and hatchery production; (b) Provide for an ocean harvest with a high contribution to Oregon and an in-river recreational harvest of up to ten percent of the wild fall chinook salmon that return to the Coos River Basin and provide for an increased ocean harvest with a high contribution to Oregon and a 25 percent in-river recreational harvest for the hatchery stock in the basin; (c) Assure that operation of the aquaculture facility on North Spit meets fishery management objectives and complies with the Wild Fish Management Policy. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0405 Spring Chinook Salmon (1) The following operating principles apply to spring chinook salmon in the Coos River Basin: (a) Spring chinook salmon shall be managed for hatchery fish consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy; (b) Releases from the private hatchery facility on North Spit shall be with a stock acceptable to the Department and consistent with a Department approved operating plan; (c) Programs that approach the limits of the Wild Fish Management Policy shall be modified or reduced proportionately to maintain compliance with the policy. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to assure that the spring chinook salmon program at the aquaculture facility on North Spit complies with the Wild Fish Management Policy. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0410 Coho Salmon (1) The following operating principles apply to coho salmon in the Coos River Basin: (a) The Coos River Basin shall be managed for wild fish with hatchery releases consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy; (b) The coho salmon stock approved for the Coos River system are Coos River stock only; (c) Programs that approach the limits of the Wild Fish Management Policy shall be modified or reduced proportionately to maintain compliance with the policy; (d) Wild stock shall be incorporated in broodstock and rearing programs every year. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Increase the existing estimated natural spawning population of 9,000 locally adapted coho salmon to a minimum return level of 11,256 adult coho salmon and increase the population above this level where the production capacity of present or enhanced habitat allows in the Coos River basin with a long-term goal of 20,000 adults back to the system from a continued program of wild and hatchery production; (b) Provide for an ocean harvest with a high contribution to Oregon and an in-river recreational harvest of ten percent of the wild coho salmon that return to the Coos River basin and provide for an ocean harvest with a high contribution to Oregon and an in-river recreational harvest of 30 percent of the hatchery coho salmon that return to the Coos River Basin; (c) Assure that operation of the aquaculture facility on North Spit meets fishery management objectives and complies with the Wild Fish Management Policy. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0415 Chum Salmon (1) The following operating principle applies to chum salmon in the Coos River Basin: Chum salmon shall be managed for wild fish consistent with the Wild Fish management Policy. Hatchery fish shall not be released within the basin. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to manage chum salmon through habitat restoration for a target return level of 500 wild adults. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0420 Winter Steelhead (1) The following operating principles apply to winter steelhead in the Coos River Basin: (a) Steelhead shall be managed for wild fish. Hatchery releases shall be consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy; (b) Only locally adapted stock shall be used for enhancement. Alsea stock and the Coos-Coquille "regional" stock shall be phased out; (c) Wild stock shall be incorporated in Department broodstock and rearing programs every year; (d) Programs that approach the limits of the Wild Fish Management Policy shall be modified or reduced proportionately to maintain compliance with the policy. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Increase the existing estimated natural spawning population of locally adapted steelhead to a minimum return level of 6,000 adults and increase the population above this level where the production capacity of present or enhanced habitat allows in the Coos River Basin; (b) Utilize supplementation with hatchery releases of locally adapted stock to increase the in river sport fishery; (c) Maintain an average harvest of 2,000 adult winter steelhead in the Coos River Basin as measured by analysis of the salmon-steelhead catch card data. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0425 Cutthroat Trout (1) The following operating principle applies to cutthroat trout in the Coos River Basin: Cutthroat trout shall be managed for wild fish consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy. Hatchery fish shall not be released within the basin. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain a return level that will allow a self-sustaining population of 4,000 to 5,000 cutthroat trout and continue to provide angling opportunity for sea-run and resident cutthroat trout while attempting to increase the wild population through habitat improvement; (b) Increase our understanding of cutthroat trout populations. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0430 Brook Trout (1) The following operating principle applies to brook trout in the Coos River Basin: Brook trout shall be managed consistent with the Natural Production Policy. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain the production potential, genetic integrity, and size diversity of the brook trout population in Matson Creek while maintaining a recreational fishery on the population. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0435 Striped Bass (1) The following operating principles apply to striped bass in the Coos River Basin: (a) Striped bass shall be managed for production and harvest of naturally produced and hatchery fish consistent with the Natural Production Policy; (b) A conservative, carefully monitored striped bass enhancement program shall be pursued to increase the diversity of angling opportunities in the Coos River system. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to achieve an adult population of 20,000 to 25,000 striped bass. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0440 White and Green Sturgeon (1) The following operating principles apply to white and green sturgeon in the Coos River Basin: (a) Sturgeon shall be managed for wild fish with a small hatchery supplementation program consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy. Implementation of the hatchery program shall be delayed until adoption of the Statewide Surgeon Plan; (b) Programs that approach the limits of the Wild Fish Management Policy shall be modified or reduced proportionately to maintain compliance with the policy. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Gather baseline data needed to make management decisions; (b) Enhance the white sturgeon population in the Coos River Basin with juvenile white sturgeon from Columbia River stock until sport catch rates average 500 fish per year. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0445 American Shad (1) The following operating principle applies to American shad in the Coos River Basin: American shad shall be managed for wild fish consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy. Hatchery fish shall not be released in the Coos River system. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain a stable population of American shad while striving to increase harvest of the species. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0450 Miscellaneous Freshwater, Marine and Anadromous Fish The following objectives apply to freshwater, marine and anadromous fish species in the Coos River Basin, as specified in this rule. (1) For native freshwater and anadromous fish species not otherwise provided for in these rules: (a) Maintain populations at an abundance consistent with their habitat requirements; (b) Determine the population status of the Millicoma dace. (2) For principal marine recreational fish species not otherwise provided for in these rules: Maintain abundance to continue providing recreational fisheries in the estuary at present levels. (3) For other fish species with current or potential fishery importance: Determine the relative abundance of flatfishes, smelts, and other miscellaneous species and their availability to in-bay recreational fisheries. (4) For occasional marine visitors and miscellaneous estuarine fish species: Maintain self-sustaining populations of miscellaneous estuarine and marine species. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 Shellfish 635-500-0455 Dungeness Crab It is the objective of the Department to promote an equitable harvest of Dungeness crab among resource users. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1190, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0460 Clams (1) The following operating principle applies to clams in the Coos River Basin: No further introduction of the Manila littleneck clam shall occur in the South Slough Subbasin. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of Department to: (a) Maintain the abundance, diversity, and required habitat of each clam species; (b) Where acceptable, enhance populations of Manila littleneck clams and native clam species; (c) Open more subtidal areas of the bay to commercial harvest. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0465 Ghost and Mud Shrimp It is the objective of the Department to maintain self-sustaining populations of ghost and mud shrimp in sufficient abundance to support bait fisheries. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0470 Other Shellfish Species It is the objective of the Department to maintain the abundance of crawfish, red rock crab, clams, mussels, and piddocks. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 Miscellaneous Provisions 635-500-0475 Angler Access It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Develop additional access sites around Coos Bay and in the upper basin. (2) Maintain and improve existing access sites in the Coos River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 635-500-0480 Angling Law Enforcement It is the objective of the Department to reduce the illegal harvest of fish and shellfish resources through coordinated efforts with the Oregon State Police. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 110-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-90 Tenmile Lakes Basin Fish Management Operating Principles and Objectives 635-500-0500 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the Tenmile Lakes basin contained in OAR 635-500-0505 through 635-500-0565 apply to all waters of the Tenmile Lakes Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 Habitat 635-500-0505 Habitat (1) The following operating principle applies: Habitat protection and enhancement activities shall be consistent with the Department's Fish and Wildlife Habitat Protection Policy and the Habitat Management Goals of the Department's Anadromous Fish Management Plan. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Protect existing habitat from further degradation by activities on agricultural, forest, and residential lands; (b) Restore degraded lake, stream, and riparian habitats; (c) Protect Tenmile Estuary from further degradation by human activities; (d) Support management of aquatic vegetation in the Lakes to balance fish habitat needs and nuisance effects of vegetation on fishermen, boaters, property owners, and other activities. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 Finfish 635-500-0510 Coho Salmon (1) The following operating principles apply to coho salmon in the Tenmile Lakes Basin: (a) Coho salmon in the Tenmile Lakes Basin shall be managed for wild production with hatchery releases consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy, OAR 635-007-0501 through 635-007-0529; (b) Coho salmon stock approved for Tenmile Lakes system are Tenmile stock only; (c) Wild stock shall be incorporated in all hatchery programs in every generation; (d) Programs that approach the limits of the Wild Fish Management Policy shall be modified or reduced proportionately to maintain compliance with the Policy. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain the 15-year (1974 - 1989) average naturally spawning population of 3,867 adult wild coho salmon in the Tenmile Lakes basin and increase the population above this level where the productive capacity of present or restored habitat allows with a long-term goal of doubling the wild run; (b) Supplement the naturally produced wild spawning population of coho salmon with long-term hatchery programs at Eel Lake, Saunders Creek, and Beaver Creek to increase the recreational and commercial fisheries in the ocean and the recreational fishery in Tenmile Creek; (c) Conduct a small hatchery program in Tenmile and North Tenmile Lakes with wild fry that are genetically similar to the wild stock to contribute to creek and lake fisheries and bolster the natural spawning escapement; (d) Provide for an ocean harvest with a high contribution to Oregon and a creek and lake recreational harvest of up to 15 percent of the wild coho salmon that return to the Tenmile Lakes Basin and provide for an increased ocean harvest with a high contribution to Oregon and a 25 percent recreational harvest of hatchery stocks in the basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0515 Steelhead (1) The following operating principles apply to winter steelhead in the Tenmile Lakes Basin: (a) Winter steelhead in the Tenmile Lakes Basin shall be managed for wild fish with hatchery releases consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy; (b) Programs that approach the limits of the Wild Fish Management Policy shall be modified or reduced proportionately to maintain compliance with the policy. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Increase the natural production of steelhead in tributaries of Tenmile and North Tenmile Lakes by creating additional rearing habitat to be colonized by wild juveniles, resulting in an average run of at least 400 wild spawners and supplement the population above this level with hatchery production to a minimum average annual catch of 600 fish from releases in Eel Lake and possibly Saunders Creek; (b) Provide a recreational fishery in the Tenmile Lakes Basin to harvest up to ten percent of the wild steelhead and as many hatchery steelhead as possible. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0520 Cutthroat Trout (1) The following operating principle applies to cutthroat trout in the Tenmile Lakes basin: Cutthroat trout shall be managed for wild fish consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy. Hatchery fish shall not be released within the Tenmile Basin. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Increase the wild population through habitat restoration while allowing a consumptive fishery for sea-run and resident cutthroat trout; (b) Increase the understanding of abundance, distribution, and life history of cutthroat trout populations. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0525 Rainbow Trout (1) The following operating principle applies to rainbow trout in the Tenmile Lakes Basin: Rainbow trout shall be managed under the basic yield alternative of the Statewide Trout Plan (OAR 635-500-0100 through 635-500-0120) as a hatchery population consistent with concerns for native salmonids under the Wild Fish Management Policy. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Provide a spring angling opportunity for rainbow trout and achieve approximately 5,000 total angler days for Tenmile and North Tenmile Lakes combined and 1,500 angler days each for Saunders and Eel lakes; (b) Phase out releases of rainbow trout in the Tenmile Lakes Basin if a cutthroat trout enhancement program is developed. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0530 Bluegill (1) The following operating principle applies to bluegill in the Tenmile Lakes Basin: Bluegill shall be managed under the basic yield alternative of the Warmwater Game Fish Plan (OAR 635-500-0045 through 635-500-0060). (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain a stable size distribution of bluegill with at least 25 percent of the angler catch being six inches and over by increasing fishery use and predator utilization of the species. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0535 Brown Bullhead (1) The following operating principle applies to brown bullhead in the Tenmile Lakes Basin: Brown Bullhead shall be managed under the basic yield alternative of the Warmwater Game Fish Plan. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain a stable size distribution of brown bullhead with 50 percent of the angler catch ten inches or greater by increasing fishery use of the species. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0540 Largemouth Bass (1) The following operating principle applies to largemouth bass in the Tenmile Lakes Basin: Largemouth bass shall be managed under the high yield alternative of the Warmwater Game Fish Plan. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to provide a high yield, consumptive fishery for small to midsize largemouth bass (8 to 12 inches) and maintain an hourly catch rate of 0.5 largemouth bass per hour with 15 percent of the fish caught exceeding 12 inches. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0545 Striped Bass x White Bass Hybrid (1) The following operating principle applies to striped bass x white bass hybrid in the Tenmile Lakes Basin: Straying of hybrid bass from the Tenmile Lakes Basin to other rivers shall not be allowed in violation of the Fish Management Policy. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to eliminate the striped bass x white bass hybrid population in the Tenmile Lakes Basin by discontinu ing releases and removing bag limits and minimum size regulations. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0550 Miscellaneous Native Fish Species (1) The following operating principle applies to miscellaneous native fish species in the Tenmile Lakes Basin: Miscellaneous native fish species shall be managed for natural production under the Natural Production Policy. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain populations of these native species at an abundance consistent with their habitat requirements. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0555 Unauthorized Fish Species It is the objective of the Department to prevent additional illegal introductions of game and nongame fish species into Tenmile Lakes Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 Miscellaneous Provisions 635-500-0560 Angler Access It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Develop access sites within the Tenmile Lakes Basin and investigate potential boat access points for North Tenmile Lake. (2) Maintain and improve existing access sites. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0565 Angling and Boating Law Enforcement It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Minimize illegal harvest through coordinated efforts with Oregon State Police and Coos County Sheriff's Department. (2) Coordinate efforts with the Coos County Sheriff's Department to minimize illegal and unsafe boating practices by recreationists. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 Yaquina River Basin Fish Management Operating Principles and Objectives 635-500-0600 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the Yaquina River Basin contained in OAR 635-500-0605 through 635-500-0685 apply to all waters of the Yaquina River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 Habitat 635-500-0605 Habitat (1) The following operating principles apply: (a) Habitat protection and enhancement activities shall be carried out with the guidelines of the Department's Fish and Wildlife Habitat Protection Policy and the Habitat Management Goals for the Department's Anadromous Fish Management Plan; (b) Habitat degradation potentially leading to losses of fish production shall be minimized or prevented throughout the Yaquina River Basin; (c) The Department shall coordinate with appropriate land-and water-use management agencies on habitat protection and enhancement activities, and shall continue to act in an advisory role to such agencies to promote habitat protection. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Protect estuarine habitat; (b) Enhance and restore estuaries and tidewater habitat to meet the fish production and shellfish objectives for the Yaquina River system; (c) Protect freshwater habitat; (d) Restore and enhance riparian and in-stream habitats to help achieve natural production objectives for fish in the basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 Finfish 635-500-0610 Chinook Salmon (1) The following operating principles apply to chinook salmon in the Yaquina River Basin: (a) Fall chinook salmon shall be managed for wild production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy (OAR 635-007-0501 through 635-007-0529). Hatchery chinook may be released into the basin, provided releases are also consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy; (b) The fall chinook salmon stock approved for use in the Yaquina River Basin is Yaquina. No spring chinook salmon stock is approved for release. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain an estimated run size of 3,600 locally adapted fall chinook salmon; (b) Provide the opportunity for the recreational fishery to harvest 1,000 hatchery fish. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0615 Coho Salmon (1) The following operating principles apply to coho salmon in the Yaquina River Basin: (a) Coho salmon shall be managed for wild production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy (OAR 635-007-0525 through 635-007-0529). Hatchery coho may be released into the basin, provided releases are also consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy; (b) The coho salmon stocks approved for use in the Yaquina River Basin are Yaquina and Siletz. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Increase the spawning population to 10,300 adults where the production capacity of present or enhanced habitat allows; (b) Provide for an ocean harvest with a high contribution to Oregon and an in-river recreational fishery with a maximum wild harvest rate of ten percent and a hatchery harvest rate that equals or is higher than the wild harvest rate; (c) Ensure that any private hatchery operation shall comply with the Wild Fish Management Policy and meet fishery management objectives. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0620 Chum Salmon (1) The following operating principle applies to chum salmon in the Yaquina River Basin: Chum salmon shall be managed for wild production, consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy (OAR 635-007-0525 through 635-007-0529). No hatchery fish shall be released in the basin, except that the Department may approve the use of hatchery chum salmon if needed for stock restoration as defined in OAR 635-007-0501. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain a chum salmon run of at least 100 adults to Mill Creek and its tributaries and increase the population size if present or enhanced habitat allows. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0625 Winter Steelhead (1) The following operating principles apply to winter steelhead in the Yaquina River basin:' (a) Winter steelhead shall be managed for wild production, consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy (OAR 635-007-0525 through 635-007-0529). Hatchery winter steelhead may be released into the basin provided releases are consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy; (b) Steelhead stocks approved for use in the Yaquina River Basin are Alsea winter and Yaquina winter; (c) Programs that challenge the limits of the Wild Fish Management Policy shall be modified or reduced proportionately to maintain compliance with the Policy. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain the production of wild steelhead in the Yaquina River Basin at an average annual minimum of 1,300 adults; (b) Design and implement a hatchery program that will be compatible with requirements of the Wild Fish Management Policy; (c) Maintain a harvest rate of no more than 20 percent on wild fish. The harvest rate on hatchery fish shall be equal or greater than the harvest rate on wild fish. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0630 Cutthroat Trout (1) The following operating principle applies to cutthroat trout in the Yaquina River Basin: Cutthroat trout shall be managed for wild production in accordance with the Wild Fish Management Policy (OAR 635-007-0525 through 635-007-0529) and the statewide Trout Plan (ODFW1987) (OAR 635-500-0100 through 635-500-0120) under the basic yield alternative. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain the health of the wild populations of resident and sea-run cutthroat trout by protecting genetic diversity and adaptiveness of subpopulations, avoiding reduction in the distribution of the species, and maintaining multiple age distribution of stocks; (b) Maintain harvest at a level of approximately 20 percent of the harvestable population. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0635 White and Green Sturgeon (1) The following operating principle applies to white and green sturgeon in the Yaquina River Basin: White and green sturgeon shall be managed for wild production under the Wild Fish Management Policy (OAR 635-007-0525 through 635-007-0529). No hatchery fish shall be released into the basin. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain the abundance of sturgeon by carrying out the habitat objectives of this plan. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0640 American Shad (1) The following operating principle applies to American shad in the Yaquina River basin: American shad shall be managed for wild production. No hatchery fish shall be released into the Yaquina River Basin. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain a stable population of American shad while striving to increase harvest use of the species. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0645 Miscellaneous Freshwater and Anadromous Fish Species It is the objective of the Department to maintain populations of the native miscellaneous freshwater and anadromous fish species at an abundance consistent with their habitat requirements. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0650 Clams (1) The following operating principle applies to clams in the Yaquina River Basin: The Department shall promote optimum use of the clam resource. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain the abundance, diversity, and habitat of each clam species in Yaquina Bay. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0655 Ghost and Mud Shrimp (1) The following operating principle applies to ghost and mud shrimp in the Yaquina River Basin: Yaquina Bay ghost and mud shrimp resources and fisheries shall be managed by the Marine Resources Program according to Department and Commission policies. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to promote optimum use of ghost and mud shrimp in bait fisheries. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0660 Other Shellfish and Invertebrate Species It is the objective of the Department to maintain the abundance of crayfish, mussels, and red rock crabs as well as other miscellaneous shellfish and invertebrates. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0665 Pacific Herring (1) The following operating principle applies to Pacific herring in the Yaquina River Basin: The Department shall manage the estuarine spawning population to maintain the Pacific herring resource. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department that the commercial harvest shall not exceed 20 percent of the available estimated spawning biomass. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0670 Marine Fish Species (1) The following operating principle applies to marine fish species in the Yaquina River Basin: The Department shall manage the ocean populations of marine fish species within optimum yield guidelines established by the Department and Pacific Fishery Management Council. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain abundance of these species to continue providing recreational fisheries in the estuary at present levels, consistent with state policy and statutes. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0675 Miscellaneous Estuarine and Marine Fish Species It is the objective of the Department to maintain self-sustaining populations of miscellaneous estuarine and marine species. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 635-500-0680 Dungeness Crab (1) The following operating principle applies to Dungeness crab in the Yaquina River basin: The recreational and commercial crab fishery shall be managed by the Marine Resources Program according to Department and Commission policies. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain the current level of opportunity for recreational crabbers to harvest crab. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 Miscellaneous Provisions 635-500-0685 Angler Access (1) The following operating principles apply to angler access in the Yaquina River basin: (a) The Department shall seek to provide access for boat and bank angling that will satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities; (b) Acquisition and development of access sites shall be consistent with guidelines and objectives for fish species and for habitat. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain and improve existing access sites in Yaquina Bay, tidewater regions, and along Big Elk Creek; (b) Develop additional access sites along the Yaquina River above Elk City. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 15-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91 Mini-Management Plans Policies and Objectives 635-500-0700 Clear Lake Clear Lake (Lane County) shall be managed for hatchery and natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Policy under the basic yield alternative of Oregon's Trout Plan. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 117-1990, f. & cert ef. 10-15-90 635-500-0703 Diamond Lake Diamond Lake shall be managed for hatchery production under the basic yield alternative of Oregon's Trout Plan. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 117-1990, f. & cert ef. 10-15-90 635-500-0706 Hosmer Lake Hosmer Lake shall be managed for hatchery and natural production under the Featured Species alternative of Oregon's Trout Plan. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 117-1990, f. & cert ef. 10-15-90 635-500-0709 Hyatt Lake Hyatt Lake shall be managed for hatchery and natural production under two alternatives from the Warmwater Fish Plan and Oregon's Trout Plan: Trout -- Basic yield; Bass - Basic yield. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 117-1990, f. & cert ef. 10-15-90 635-500-0712 Lake Billy Chinook Lake Billy Chinook shall be managed for hatchery and natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Policy under the following alternatives of the Warmwater Fish Plan and Oregon's Trout Plan: Kokanee -- Intensive use; Rainbow and brown trout -- Basic yield; Bull trout -- Featured species; Bass -- Basic yield. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508 Hist.: FWC 117-1990, f. & cert ef. 10-15-90 635-500-0790 General Fish Management Policies (1) To the extent authorized by law, the Department shall seek compensation for losses of production due to development and other man-made causes. (2) Hatchery production shall be evaluated to determine if benefits exceed costs. (3) The number of hatchery fish stocked in the Willamette Basin, regardless of species and size, shall not be increased and stream systems not currently receiving hatchery fish shall not be stocked, with the following exceptions: (a) Experimental programs where the number of fish released is relatively small and a planned and funded evaluation program exists; (b) Rehabilitation programs for native species; (c) As provided for in subbasin plans adopted by the Commission in public hearing; and (d) Special situations approved by the Commission in public hearing. (4) Stocking levels and areas shall be addressed in subbasin plans. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-0800 Habitat Objectives (1) The following operating principles apply to the Willamette River Basin: (a) The Department shall actively pursue and promote habitat protection and improvement necessary to achieve the objectives for management of the subbasins' fish resources; (b) The Department shall coordinate with and advise agencies that manage the land and water resources of Willamette subbasins; (c) Habitat protection shall be emphasized over habitat rehabilitation and enhancement; (d) Potential losses of fish production from habitat alteration shall be prevented or reduced to the extent possible. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain or improve upstream and downstream passage for fish at dams, water diversions, other manmade obstacles, and existing passage facilities; (b) Provide necessary in-stream flows for fish production; (c) Maintain high water quality; (d) Protect fish habitat from degradation associated with timber harvest, road construction, and related activities on forested lands; (e) Protect existing stream habitat in lowland areas from degradation associated with agricultural, residential and commercial development, and other human activities; (f) Reduce the impacts of reservoir construction and water management on fish production; (g) Expand public informational and educational programs dealing with habitat protection; (h) Inventory stream and watershed characteristics that affect fish production. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Clackamas Subbasin Fish Management Operating Principles and Objectives Habitat 635-500-0810 Habitat It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Maintain and improve upstream and downstream passage for anadromous fish at dams, diversions, power projects, and, where appropriate, at natural barriers; (2) Provide necessary in-stream flows for fish production; (3) Reduce the impacts of reservoir management on fish production; (4) Protect existing stream habitat from degradation associated with timber harvest and other related activities on forested lands, with road construction, and with development on private and agricultural lands; (5) Inventory streams and assess watershed characteristics that affect fish production. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Finfish 635-500-0820 Winter Steelhead (1) The following operating principles apply to the Clackamas Subbasin: (a) Winter steelhead in the Clackamas subbasin shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy; (b) The lower subbasin below River Mill Dam shall be managed primarily for the production and harvest of Big Creek and Eagle Creek stocks of hatchery fish. Fry releases shall be limited to Rock, Clear, Foster, Deep, and Eagle Creeks; (c) The subbasin above North Fork Dam shall be managed for natural production of the indigenous stock. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Increase spawning escapement of the indigenous stock of winter steelhead above the North Fork Dam to 3,000 fish; (b) Increase the potential average annual harvest of winter steelhead in the subbasin to 8,000 fish (2,000 in Eagle Creek and 6,000 in the mainstem of the Clackamas River, above and below River Mill Dam). Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-0830 Summer Steelhead (1) The following operating principle applies to the Clackamas Subbasin: (a) Summer steelhead shall be managed for hatchery production in the subbasin; (b) Summer steelhead smolts shall be released into streams that have suitable adult holding habitat throughout the summer and where adults will provide optimum recreational opportunity; (c) Only smolt-sized fish will be released to minimize competition with native salmonids. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Minimize competition and possible interbreeding between non-indigenous summer steelhead and indigenous stocks of anadromous salmonids and resident trout; (b) Provide a potential average annual harvest of 7,000 summer steelhead in the Clackamas Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-0840 Spring Chinook Salmon Operating policy and objectives for spring chinook in the Clackamas River Basin are found in OAR 635-500-1662. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 635-500-0850 Fall Chinook Salmon (1) The following operating principle applies to the Clackamas Subbasin: No hatchery-produced fall chinook salmon shall be released in the waters of the subbasin. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain an average annual run size of 1,000 fall chinook salmon to the Clackamas Subbasin; (b) Determine the identity of the stock of fall chinook salmon in the subbasin; (c) Maintain the average annual harvest in the subbasin of approximately 200 fall chinook salmon. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-0860 Coho Salmon (1) The following operating principles apply to the Clackamas Subbasin: (a) The lower subbasin below River Mill Dam shall be managed primarily for the production and harvest of early-run hatchery stock. Coho salmon fry releases shall be limited to Clear, Rock, Foster and Deep Creeks. All fry-release programs shall be evaluated; (b) The upper subbasin above North Fork Dam shall be managed for natural production of wild coho salmon; (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Assess the status of the coho salmon run above North Fork Dam; (b) Maintain the genetic characteristics of the wild run; (c) Increase the average annual escapement of the wild run coho salmon above North Fork Dam to 3,000 fish; (d) Maintain a potential average annual harvest level of 1,000 and 1,500 hatchery coho salmon in the mainstem of the Clackamas River below River Mill Dam and in Eagle Creek. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-0870 Warmwater and Miscellaneous Fish (1) The following operating principles apply to the Clackamas Subbasin: (a) Warmwater game fish and other introduced warmwater fish shall be managed to discourage increases in natural production above River Mill Dam; (b) Warmwater species shall not be stocked above River Mill Dam, in mainstem, tributaries, or ponds. Stocking of private ponds with outflow below River Mill Dam shall be permitted. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Prevent the expansion of warmwater fisheries above River Mill Dam; (b) Protect populations and habitats of sensitive, threatened, or endangered nongame fishes in the Clackamas Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-0880 Trout (1) The following operating principles apply to the Clackamas subbasin: (a) Trout in the Clackamas subbasin shall be managed for natural production. No hatchery trout shall be stocked in flowing waters of the Clackamas subbasin; (b) Natural barriers to anadromous fish passage shall not be removed. Culverts and man-made obstacles may be improved to allow anadromous fish passage, if fish historically passed the barrier. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain the genetics and production of existing wild trout populations, by maintaining genetic diversity, preserving and restoring historical distribution, and by sustaining multiple-age classes; (b) Determine the status of the bull trout in the Clackamas subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.146 & ORS 496.162 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 26-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-25-98; DFW 26-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-25-98 thru 4-24-98; DFW 71-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-98 635-500-0890 Whitefish It is the objective of the Department to increase public awareness of angling opportunities for whitefish in the Clackamas Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Miscellaneous Provisions 635-500-0900 Angler Access (1) The following operating principles apply to the Clackamas Subbasin: (a) The Department shall seek to provide access to allow the public to enjoy the basin's fish populations, to provide a diversity of angling and viewing opportunities, and to encourage a dispersion of angling effort; (b) Acquisition and development of access sites shall be consistent with policies and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Increase access to publicly and privately controlled sites in the lower subbasin, particularly for bank anglers; (b) Provide access that allows orderly and equitable utilization of fishery resources in the basin while providing optimum recreational benefits. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS v496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Coast Fork Willamette Subbasin Fish Management Operating Principles and Objectives Habitat 635-500-0910 Habitat It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Protect fish populations from impacts caused by land use activities. (2) Restore and enhance riparian and in-stream fish habitats. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Finfish 635-500-0920 Trout (1) The following operating principle applies to the Coast Fork Willamette Subbasin: Rainbow trout shall be managed for natural and hatchery production and cutthroat trout shall be managed for natural production of the wild populations. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Protect and enhance the productivity of wild cutthroat trout and rainbow trout populations; (b) Provide self-sustaining fisheries for cutthroat trout and rainbow trout in streams not designated for release of hatchery trout; (c) Diversify angling opportunity by releasing legal-sized hatchery rainbow trout in areas restricted to the Coast Fork Willamette (RM 22-24) and Sharps Creek (RM 0-10). Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-0930 Warmwater Game Fish It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Maintain existing warmwater game fish populations. (2) Provide a diversity of warmwater angling opportunities. (3) Minimize impacts of new species of warmwater game fish on indigenous species. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-0940 Oregon Chub It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Protect existing populations. (2) Establish new populations. (3) Increase public understanding of the status of Oregon chub and the factors that influence abundance. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-0950 Winter Steelhead It is the objective of the Department that the Coast Fork Willamette subbasin shall not be managed for winter steelhead. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-0960 Spring Chinook Salmon Operating policy and objectives for spring chinook in the Willamette River Basin above the mouth of the McKenzie River (includes the Coast Fork Willamette subbasin) are found in OAR 635-500-1663. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 635-500-0970 Fall Chinook Salmon (1) The following operating principle applies to the Coast Fork Willamette Subbasin: Only releases of late spawning stocks with an evaluation program are allowed. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to investigate introducing a run of late spawning fall chinook salmon. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-0980 Coho Salmon The following operating principle applies to the Coast Fork Willamette Subbasin: Coho salmon shall not be released into the Coast Fork Willamette Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Miscellaneous Provisions 635-500-0990 Angler Access (1) The following operating principle applies to the Coast Fork Willamette Subbasin: The Department shall seek to provide public angling access to allow use of fish populations, provide a diversity of angling opportunities, and disperse angling effort. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to increase access to public waters for angling. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Coast Range Subbasin Fish Management Operating Principles and Objectives Habitat 635-500-1000 Habitat It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Provide necessary in-stream flows for fish production. (2) Protect existing stream habitat from degradation associated with timber harvest, road construction, and related activities on forested watersheds. (3) Protect existing stream habitat in lowland areas from degradation associated with agricultural, residential and commercial development, and other human activities. (4) Improve the water quality of the subbasin. (5) Provide adequate upstream and downstream passage for fish at water diversions, dams, and other artificial obstructions. (6) Develop subbasin specific knowledge that integrates fish distribution and abundance information, habitat characteristics and potential for improvement, and sensitive watershed areas into the Department's Habitat Database system. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Finfish 635-500-1010 Winter Steelhead (1) The following operating principle applies to the Coast Range Subbasin: The naturally produced run of winter steelhead shall not be enhanced with releases of hatchery fish pending an analysis of the status of wild steelhead populations in the subbasin. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain an average annual spawning escapement of 675 adult winter steelhead in the Coast Range Subbasin; (b) Provide a potential average annual sport harvest of about 175 winter steelhead in the Coast Range Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1020 Coho Salmon (1) The following operating principle applies to the Coast Range Subbasin: Hatchery releases of coho salmon shall be permitted only for the purpose of rehabilitating self-sustaining populations. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain the natural production of coho salmon in the Coast Range subbasin provided the existing run is determined to be self-sustaining. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1030 Fall Chinook Salmon The following operating principle applies to the Coast Range Subbasin: There shall be no further releases of fall chinook salmon in the Coast Range Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1040 Trout and Whitefish (1) The following operating principles apply to the Coast Range subbasin: (a) Cutthroat trout shall be given first and highest consideration when evaluating and setting priorities for management activities; (b) Wild trout and whitefish shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for Trout. No hatchery trout or whitefish shall be released. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity and adaptiveness of wild trout populations; (b) Protect, restore, and enhance wild trout and whitefish habitat; (c) Provide angling opportunities for trout in the Coast Range subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 72-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-98 635-500-1050 Warmwater Game Fish (1) The following operating principle applies to the Coast Range Subbasin: Any management proposals for warmwater game fish shall be reviewed and evaluated for potential effects on indigenous fish species, especially cutthroat trout and Oregon chub. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain populations of warmwater game fishes in running waters; (b) Provide a diversity of warmwater angling opportunities through basic yield management; (c) Implement an evaluation of introducing channel catfish into the lower Yamhill River and carry out the introduction if the evaluation is positive; (d) Increase public awareness of warmwater angling opportunities in the subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1060 Oregon Chub It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Protect and enhance existing populations of Oregon chub in the Coast Range Subbasin. (2) Establish new populations of Oregon chub in isolated waters in the Coast Range Subbasin where possible. (3) Promote greater public understanding and appreciation of the status of Oregon chub. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1070 Sand Rollers It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Determine the distribution, relative abundance, and habitat use of sand rollers in the Coast Range Subbasin. (2) Protect, restore, and enhance sand rollers habitat. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1080 Crayfish It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Assess the population status and commercial harvest of crayfish in the Coast Range Subbasin. (2) Determine the size and importance of the recreational crayfish harvest in the Coast Range Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Miscellaneous Provisions 635-500-1090 Angler Access (1) The following operating principles apply to the Coast Range Subbasin: (a) The Department shall seek to provide access for boat and bank angling that will satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities and a dispersion of angling effort throughout the subbasin; (b) Acquisition and development of angler access sites shall be consistent with guidelines and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Provide and maintain one (1) permanent boat access site on the Yamhill River, two permanent sites on the North Yamhill River, five permanent sites on the South Yamhill River, two permanent sites on Rickreall Creek, and two permanent sites on the Luckiamute River; (b) Increase bank angling access in the Coast Range Subbasin where possible. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Long Tom Subbasin Fish Management Operating Principles and Objectives Habitat 635-500-1100 Habitat It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Protect fish populations from impacts caused by land use activities. (2) Restore and enhance riparian and in-stream fish habitats. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Finfish 635-500-1110 Warmwater Game Fish (1) The following operating principle applies to the Long Tom Subbasin: Any management proposals for warmwater game fish shall be reviewed and evaluated for potential effects on indigenous fish species. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Protect and enhance existing warmwater game fish populations; (b) Provide a diversity of warmwater angling opportunities; (c) Minimize impacts of new species of warmwater game fish on indigenous species. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1120 Trout (1) The following operating principle applies to the Long Tom Subbasin: Cutthroat trout shall be managed for natural production of wild populations consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy. No hatchery trout shall be released. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Protect and enhance the productivity of wild cutthroat trout populations; (b) Provide self-sustaining fisheries for cutthroat trout. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1130 Coho Salmon The following operating principle applies to the Long Tom subbasin: Coho salmon shall not be released into the Long Tom Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Miscellaneous Provisions 635-500-1140 Angler Access (1) The following operating principle applies to the Long Tom Subbasin: The Department shall seek to provide public angling access to allow use of the fish populations, provide a diversity of angling opportunities, and disperse angling effort. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to increase access to public waters for angling. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Mainstem Willamette Subbasin Fish Management Operating Principles and Objectives Habitat 635-500-1150 Habitat (1) The following operating principle applies to the Main Stem Willamette Subbasin: Habitat protection shall be emphasized over habitat rehabilitation and enhancement. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain or improve upstream and downstream passage for fish at dams, water diversions, other obstacles, and existing passage facilities; (b) Reduce delay, stranding, injury, and mortality of adult salmon and steelhead at Willamette Falls; (c) Protect necessary in-stream flows for fish production; (d) Maintain high water quality; (e) Protect riparian and in-stream habitat from degradation associated with agricultural, residential and commercial development, and other human activities; (f) Develop subbasin specific knowledge that integrates fish distribution and abundance information, habitat characteristics and potential for improvement, and sensitive watershed areas into the Department's Habitat Database system; (g) Minimize any impacts of Portland Harbor Development on fish passage and fish rearing. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Finfish 635-500-1160 Winter Steelhead (1) The following operating principle applies to the Main Stem Willamette Subbasin: Escapement of late-run winter steelhead to tributary subbasins has priority over harvest in the mainstem Willamette River. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Increase the average annual run size to about 33,000 winter steelhead into the Willamette River; (b) Increase the average annual run of indigenous, late-run (February 15 - May 15) winter steelhead above Willamette Falls to about 17,000 fish, which includes a spawning escapement of 14,400 fish for natural production; (c) Provide a potential average annual sport catch of 1,000 winter steelhead in the lower Main Stem Willamette; (d) Increase the average annual sport catch of winter steelhead above Willamette Falls to 500 fish. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1170 Summer Steelhead It is the objective of the Department to increase the recreational catch of summer steelhead above Willamette Falls to an average annual minimum of 500 fish. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1180 Spring Chinook Salmon Objectives for spring chinook in the Mainstem Willamette River Basin are found in OAR 635-500-1664. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 ; FWC 13-1997, f. 3-5-97, cert. ef. 3-11-97; DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 635-500-1190 Fall Chinook Salmon (1) The following operating principle applies to the Main Stem Willamette Subbasin: Fall chinook salmon in the mainstem Willamette River shall be managed for natural production of existing populations. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to provide optimal conditions for natural production and migration of fall chinook salmon in the Main Stem Willamette. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1200 Shad (1) The following operating principle applies to the Main Stem Willamette Subbasin: Shad shall be managed for sport angling in the Willamette River. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Increase public awareness of the sport angling opportunities for shad; (b) Monitor the catch and angling effort of the sport fishery. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1210 Sturgeon It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Evaluate the population of white sturgeon in the upper Willamette River. (2) Determine the impact of harvest on the abundance and long-term persistence of the sturgeon populations above Willamette Falls. (3) Provide additional angling opportunities for sturgeon above Willamette Falls through the periodic release of hatchery sturgeon. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1220 Trout and Whitefish (1) The following operating principle applies to the Main Stem Willamette Subbasin: No hatchery-produced resident trout shall be released in the mainstem Willamette River. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity and adaptiveness of wild trout and whitefish populations; (b) Protect and restore wild trout and whitefish habitat; (c) Minimize the potentially negative effects of hatchery fish on the production and genetic integrity of wild trout and whitefish; (d) Provide angling opportunities for trout and whitefish under the basic yield Management alternative for trout (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 1987). Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1230 Warmwater Game Fish (1) The following operating principle applies to the Main Stem Willamette Subbasin: Management proposals that initiate or expand hatchery programs for warmwater game fish or that alter the distribution of warmwater game fish shall be reviewed and evaluated for potential effects on indigenous species. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain populations of warmwater game fishes; (b) Implement an evaluation of introducing channel catfish into the mainstem Willamette River and carry out the introduction if the evaluation is positive; (c) Implement an evaluation of quality management of largemouth bass to provide angling diversity in selected mainstem Willamette River sloughs; (d) Provide a diversity of warmwater angling opportunities for other species and in remaining reaches of the Willamette through basic yield management; (e) Increase public awareness of warmwater angling opportunities in the subbasins; (f) Work with the Health Division and Department of Environmental Quality on the issue of possible contamination of warmwater fishes in the lower Willamette River adjacent to sites of discharge of hazardous wastes. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1240 Oregon Chub It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Establish new populations of Oregon chub in isolated waters along the mainstem Willamette River where possible. (2) Promote greater public understanding and appreciation of the status of Oregon chub. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1250 Sand Rollers It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Determine the distribution, relative abundance, and habitat use of sand rollers in the mainstem Willamette. (2) Protect, restore, and enhance sand rollers habitat. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1260 Crayfish It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Assess the population status and commercial harvest of crayfish in the Willamette River. (2) Determine the size and importance of the recreational crayfish harvest in the Willamette River. (3) Raise concern with Department of Environmental Quality on the need for testing lower Willamette River crayfish for dioxin and other potential toxic substances and manage the fishery according to the findings. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Miscellaneous Provisions 635-500-1270 Angler Access (1) The following operating principles apply to the Main Stem Willamette Subbasin: (a) The Department shall seek to provide access for boat and bank angling that will satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities and a dispersion of angling effort along the Main Stem Willamette River; (b) Acquisition and development of angler access sites shall be consistent with guidelines and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Provide and maintain 49 permanent boat access sites on the Main Stem Willamette River; (b) Increase bank angling access along the Willamette River. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Middle Fork Willamette Subbasin Fish Management Operating Principles and Objectives Habitat 635-500-1280 Habitat It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Protect fish populations from impacts caused by land use activities. (2) Restore and enhance riparian and in-stream fish habitats. (3) Reduce impacts of Hills Creek, Lookout Point, Dexter and Fall Creek Dams on production of fish in downstream reaches. (4) Maintain or improve upstream and downstream passage and screening for fish at dams, water diversions and other man-made obstacles. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Finfish 635-500-1290 Spring Chinook Salmon Operating policy and objectives for spring chinook in the Willamette River Basin above the mouth of the McKenzie River (includes the Middle Fork Willamette subbasin) are found in OAR 635-500-1663. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 635-500-1300 Summer Steelhead (1) The following operating principle applies to the Middle Fork Willamette Subbasin: (a) Summer steelhead shall not be passed above Fall Creek or Dexter Dams; (b) Summer steelhead smolts shall be released into streams that have suitable adult holding habitat throughout the summer and where adults will provide optimum recreational opportunity; (c) Only smote-sized fish will be released to minimize competition with native salmonids. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Provide diversity of angling opportunity with an annual sport catch of 2,250 summer steelhead in the subbasin; (b) Minimize impact of summer steelhead on the production of native trout. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1310 Winter Steelhead (1) The following operating principle applies to the Middle Fork Willamette Subbasin: Winter steelhead shall be managed for natural and hatchery production. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Increase the number of winter steelhead returning to the Middle Fork Subbasin to an annual average of 800 adults; (b) Increase the catch of winter steelhead to 160 fish in the Middle Fork Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1320 Trout and Whitefish (1) The following operating principles apply to the Middle Fork Willamette Subbasin: (a) Mountain Whitefish shall be managed for natural production; (b) Trout shall be managed for natural and hatchery production. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Protect and enhance the production of wild cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and bull trout populations; (b) Manage native trout and whitefish populations to provide a diversity of angling experiences including consumptive and nonconsumptive activities; (c) Manage brook trout populations to provide self-sustaining fisheries in streams that they currently inhabit throughout the Middle Fork Subbasin where they do not pose a risk to native salmonids; (d) Manage wild trout populations to provide self-sustaining fisheries in the Middle Fork Willamette River between Lookout Point Reservoir and Hills Creek Dam (RM 31-45.5) and the North Fork of the Middle Fork Willamette River consistent with the Wild Fish alternative of Oregon's Trout Plan; (e) Enhance angling recreation and opportunity by stocking legal-sized hatchery rainbow trout in selected streams consistent with the basic yield alternative of Oregon's Trout Plan; (f) Manage wild trout populations to provide self-sustaining fisheries in areas not designated for "Wild Fish" alternative (see subsection (d) of this section) or release of hatchery fish (see subsection (e) of this section) consistent with the basic yield alternative of Oregon's Trout Plan. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1330 Oregon Chub It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Protect existing populations. (2) Establish new populations. (3) Increase public understanding of the status of Oregon chub and the factors that influence abundance. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1340 Warmwater Game Fish (1) The following operating principle applies to the Middle Fork Willamette Subbasin: No introductions of warmwater game fish shall be permitted in streams of the subbasin. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Minimize impacts of warmwater game fish on endemic fish species; (b) Provide a diversity of warmwater angling opportunities. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1350 Fall Chinook Salmon The following operating principle applies to the Middle Fork Willamette Subbasin: Fall chinook salmon shall not be released in the Middle Fork Willamette Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Miscellaneous Provisions 635-500-1360 Angler Access (1) The following operating principle applies to the Middle Fork Willamette Subbasin: The Department shall seek to provide public angling access to allow use of fish populations, provide a diversity of angling opportunities, and disperse angling effort. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to increase access to public waters for angling. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Molalla and Pudding Subbasins Fish Management Operating Principles and Objectives Habitat 635-500-1370 Habitat It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Provide necessary in-stream flows for fish production. (2) Protect existing stream habitat from degradation associated with timber harvest, road construction, and related activities on forested watershed. (3) Protect existing stream habitat in lowland areas from degradation associated with agricultural, residential and commercial development, and other human activities. (4) Improve the water quality of the subbasin. (5) Provide adequate upstream and downstream passage for fish at water diversions, dams, and other artificial obstructions. (6) Develop subbasin specific knowledge that integrates fish distribution and abundance information, habitat characteristics and potential for improvement, and sensitive watershed areas into the Department's Habitat Database system. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Finfish 635-500-1380 Winter Steelhead (1) The following operating principles apply to the Molalla and Pudding subbasins: (a) Native winter steelhead have priority over all other non-native stocks and species; (b) Winter steelhead shall be managed for natural production; (c) Winter steelhead shall be managed for natural production. No hatchery-produced winter steelhead, including STEP fry, shall be released; (d) Spawning escapement has priority over harvest. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain the genetic integrity and productivity of the native late stock; (b) Maintain an average annual escapement of at least 3,500 late-run winter steelhead in the Molalla system; (c) Maintain an average annual escapement of at least 1,250 winter steelhead in the Pudding system; (d) Maintain a potential average annual sport harvest of about 600 late-run winter steelhead from the Molalla subbasin; (e) Maintain an annual sport harvest of about 100 winter steelhead from the Pudding subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 26-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-25-98 thru 4-24-98; DFW 72-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-98 635-500-1390 Summer Steelhead Summer steelhead shall no longer be stocked in the Molalla and Pudding subbasins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-922-1-92; DFW 26-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-25-98 thru 4-24-98; DFW 72-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-98 635-500-1400 Coho Salmon (1) The following operating principle applies to the Molalla and Pudding Subbasins: Hatchery releases of coho salmon shall be permitted only for the purpose of rehabilitation of self-sustaining populations. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain natural production of coho salmon in the Molalla and Pudding Subbasins provided self-sustaining runs are present. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1410 Spring Chinook Salmon Operating policies and objectives for spring chinook in the Molalla and Pudding River basins are found in OAR 635-500-1665. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 635-500-1420 Fall Chinook Salmon (1) The following operating principles apply to the Molalla and Pudding subbasins: (a) Fall chinook salmon in the Molalla Subbasin shall be managed primarily for production of hatchery fish; (b) Fall chinook salmon shall not be stocked above RM 20 on the Molalla River to avoid potential negative impacts on native species. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Provide a harvest of fall chinook salmon in ocean and Columbia River fisheries; (b) Monitor the distribution and abundance of spawning populations. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1430 Trout and Whitefish (1) The following operating principle applies to the Molalla and Pudding subbasins: Wild trout and whitefish shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for Trout. No hatchery trout or whitefish shall be released. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity and adaptiveness of native trout and whitefish populations; (b) Protect, restore, and enhance native trout and whitefish habitat; (c) Provide angling opportunities for trout and whitefish in the Molalla and Pudding subbasins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 72-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-98 635-500-1440 Warmwater Game Fish (1) The following operating principle applies to the Molalla Pudding subbasins: Management proposals that initiate or expand release programs for warmwater game fish or that alter the distribution of warmwater game fish shall be reviewed and evaluated for potential effects on indigenous fish species. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain populations of warmwater game fishes; (b) Provide a diversity of warmwater angling opportunities through basic yield management; (c) Increase public awareness of warmwater angling opportunities in the subbasins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1450 Sand Rollers It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Determine the distribution, relative abundance, and habitat use of sand rollers in the Molalla and Pudding Subbasins. (2) Protect, restore, and enhance sand rollers habitat. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1460 Crayfish It is the objective of the Department to assess the population status of crayfish in the Molalla and Pudding Subbasins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Miscellaneous Provisions 635-500-1470 Angler Access (1) The following operating principles apply to the Molalla and Pudding Subbasins: (a) The Department shall seek to provide access for boat and bank angling that will satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities and a dispersion of angling effort throughout the subbasin; (b) Acquisition and development of angler access sites shall be consistent with guidelines and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Provide and maintain nine permanent boat access sites on the mainstem Molalla River and one permanent site on the lower Pudding; (b) Increase bank angling access in the Molalla and Pudding Subbasins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Santiam and Calapooia Subbasins Fish Management Operating Principles and Objectives Habitat 635-500-1480 Habitat It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Restore, maintain or improve upstream and downstream passage for fish at water diversions, dams, culverts, and other artificial obstacles. (2) Provide necessary in-stream flows for fish production. (3) Protect existing stream habitat from degradation associated with timber harvest, road construction, and related activities on forested watersheds. (4) Protect existing stream habitat in lowland areas from degradation associated with agricultural, residential and commercial development, and other human activities. (5) Develop subbasin specific knowledge that integrates fish distribution and abundance information, habitat characteristics and potential for improvement, and sensitive watershed areas into the Department's Habitat Database system. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Finfish 635-500-1490 Winter Steelhead (1) The following operating principles apply to the Santiam and Calapooia subbasins: (a) Winter steelhead shall be managed for natural production. No hatchery-produced winter steelhead shall be released; (b) Native winter steelhead have priority over all other non-native stocks and species. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Provide an annual minimum escapement of 8,600 naturally produced winter steelhead adults to the Santiam subbasin; (b) Reestablish a winter steelhead run in the North Santiam above Detroit Reservoir; (c) Increase escapement to 650 winter steelhead in the South Santiam above Foster Dam; (d) Reestablish the winter steelhead run above Green Peter Dam; (e) Provide an annual minimum escapement of 1,170 winter steelhead adults to the Calapooia subbasin; (f) Provide an average annual sport catch of 200 natural fish in the main stem Santiam and 600 natural fish in the North Santiam, and provide a catch-and-release fishery in the South Santiam; (g) Provide a potential average annual harvest of 140 winter steelhead in the Calapooia. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 72-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-98 635-500-1500 Summer Steelhead (1) The following operating principles apply to the Santiam and Calapooia subbasins: (a) Summer steelhead shall be managed for production and harvest of hatchery fish. The Department shall monitor the run for possible natural production; (b) Summer steelhead smolts shall be released into streams that have suitable adult holding habitat throughout the summer and where adults will provide optimum recreational opportunity; (c) Summer steelhead in the North Santiam shall be released at or near Minto Hatchery to protect native winter steelhead production in the North Santiam subbasin. No summer steelhead shall be released into Little North Fork Santiam River; (d) Summer steelhead in the South Santiam River shall be confined to releases at South Santiam Hatchery to protect native winter steelhead production in the upper and lower South Santiam; (e) Only smolt-sized fish shall be released to minimize competition with native salmonids; (f) Brood stock shall be collected May through October to maintain broad run-timing while reducing overlap with the run-timing of the native winter steelhead stock. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Increase the potential average annual sport catch to 700 summer steelhead in the main stem Santiam, 4,500 in the North Santiam, and 5,600 in the South Santiam; (b) Continue to maximize harvest of adults in the subbasin; (c) Maintain a return of 2,000 adults to Foster Dam to meet brood stock needs; (d) Minimize the potential impact of summer steelhead on native winter steelhead and trout. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 72-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-98 635-500-1510 Coho Salmon The following operating principle applies to the Santiam and Calapooia Subbasins: No further releases of coho salmon shall be made in the Santiam and Calapooia Subbasins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1520 Spring Chinook Salmon Operating policies and objectives for spring chinook in the Santiam and Calapooia River basins are found in OAR 635-500-1666. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 635-500-1530 Fall Chinook Salmon (1) The following operating principle applies to the Santiam and Calapooia Subbasins: Fall chinook salmon shall not be stocked above Stayton on the North Santiam to avoid impacts on native salmonids. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Provide a harvest of fall chinook salmon in ocean and Columbia River fisheries; (b) Provide an annual return of at least 4,000 adults to Mill Creek; (c) Monitor the distribution and abundance of spawning populations; (d) Minimize impacts of fall chinook salmon on native species. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1540 Sockeye Salmon The following operating principle applies to the Santiam and Calapooia Subbasins: No further releases of sockeye salmon shall be made in the Santiam Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1550 Trout and Whitefish (1) The following operating principles apply to the Santiam and Calapooia subbasins: (a) Wild trout and whitefish in the Calappooia subbasin and unstocked portions of the Santiam subbasin shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for Trout; (b) Releases of hatchery rainbow trout in the Santiam subbasin shall be confined to the following streams and reaches: (A) RM 0-14.5 of the Breitenbush River; (B) RM 58.5-77 of the North Santiam River; (C) Quartzville Creek. Hatchery trout releases shall be discontinued in Quartzville Creek if winter steelhead are reintroduced above Green Peter Dam. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity and adaptiveness of trout and whitefish populations; (b) Protect, restore, and enhance trout and whitefish habitat; (c) Provide angling opportunities for trout and whitefish under the Wild Fish Management Alternative for Trout in the following streams and reaches: (A) North and South forks of the Breitenbush River; (B) Humbug and French creeks in the Breitenbush system; (C) Blowout Creek; (D) RM 0-46 of the North Santiam River; (E) Santiam River; (F) Calapooia River and tributaries. (d) Provide additional angler opportunity and recreation by stocking legal-sized hatchery rainbow trout in the following streams and reaches: (A) Breitenbush River; (B) RM 58.5-77 of the North Santiam River; (C) Quartzville Creek. (e) Provide angling opportunities for trout and whitefish in the Santiam and Calapooia subbasins; (f) Maximize the harvest of hatchery rainbow trout; (g) Minimize the potentially negative effects of hatchery rainbow trout on the production and genetic integrity of native trout, whitefish, and winter steelhead. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 26-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-25-98 thru 4-24-98; DFW 72-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-98 635-500-1560 Warmwater Game Fish (1) The following operating principle applies to the Santiam and Calapooia Subbasins: Management proposals that initiate or expand release programs for warmwater game fish or that alter the distribution of warmwater game fish shall be reviewed and evaluated for potential effects on indigenous fish species. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain populations of warmwater game fishes; (b) Provide angling opportunities for smallmouth bass in Thomas Creek under quality fish management if feasible; (c) Provide additional angling opportunities under quality fish management in the subbasins if feasible, such as for smallmouth bass in Thomas Creek; (d) Provide a diversity of warmwater angling opportunities in remaining running waters of the subbasins through basic yield management; (e) Increase public awareness of warmwater angling opportunities in the subbasins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1570 Oregon Chub It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Protect and enhance existing populations of Oregon chub in the Santiam subbasin. (2) Establish new populations of Oregon chub in isolated waters in the Santiam subbasin where possible. (3) Promote greater public understanding and appreciation of the status of Oregon chub. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1580 Sand Rollers It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Determine the distribution, relative abundance, and habitat use of sand rollers in the Santiam and Calapooia Subbasins. (2) Protect, restore, and enhance sand rollers habitat. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1590 Crayfish It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Assess the population status and commercial harvest of crayfish in the Santiam and Calapooia Subbasins. (2) Determine the size and importance of the recreational crayfish harvest in the Santiam and Calapooia Subbasins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Miscellaneous Provisions 635-500-1600 Angler Access (1) The following operating principles apply to the Santiam and Calapooia Subbasins: (a) The Department shall seek to provide access for boat and bank angling that will satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities and a dispersion of angling effort throughout the subbasin; (b) Acquisition and development of angler access sites shall be consistent with guidelines and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Provide and maintain two permanent boat access sites on the mainstem Santiam River, nine permanent sites on the North Santiam River from the mouth up to RM 44, four permanent sites on the South Santiam River from the mouth up to RM 33, and at least one permanent site on the Calapooia River; (b) Increase bank angling access in the subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Tualatin Subbasin Fish Management Operating Principles and Objectives Habitat 635-500-1610 Habitat It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Maintain and improve upstream and downstream passage for anadromous fish at dams, water diversions, other manmade obstacles, existing fishways and, where appropriate, at natural barriers. (2) Protect existing streamflows and water quality from degradation associated with operation of dams, water diversions, effluents, mining, recreation and other in-stream activities. (3) Inventory stream and watershed characteristics that affect fish production. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Finfish 635-500-1620 Winter Steelhead (1) The following operating principles apply to the Tualatin subbasin: (a) Wild winter steelhead shall be managed for natural production. No hatchery-produced winter steelhead, including STEP fry, shall be released; (b) The naturally produced run of winter steelhead shall not be enhanced with releases of hatchery fish pending an analysis of the status of wild steelhead populations in the subbasin. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain an average annual run of 2,000 winter steelhead to the Tualatin subbasin; (b) Provide a potential average annual harvest of 400 winter steelhead in the Tualatin subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 72-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-28-98 635-500-1630 Coho Salmon (1) The following operating principle applies to the Tualatin Subbasin: Hatchery coho salmon production for the Tualatin Subbasin shall consist solely of compensation releases for the Scoggins Dam project. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Achieve and maintain an average annual escapement of 600 coho salmon to the Tualatin Subbasin; (b) Provide a potential average annual harvest of 150 coho salmon in the Tualatin Subbasin and a potential average annual harvest of 1,200 and 900 fish in ocean and Columbia River fisheries, respectively. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1640 Warmwater and Miscellaneous Fish It is the objective of the Department to: (1) Increase utilization of the existing warmwater fisheries in the Tualatin River. (2) If, sensitive, threatened, or endangered nongame fishes are recognized in the Tualatin Subbasin, protection authority granted to the Department shall be used to protect their populations and habitats. (3) Enhance warmwater fisheries in the Tualatin consistent with other species programs and species plans. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 635-500-1650 Trout (1) The following operating principle applies to the Tualatin Subbasin: No hatchery trout shall be stocked in streams designated for wild trout management. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity and fitness of existing wild trout populations; (b) Maintain the current trout angling opportunities, mainly a basic yield fishery on naturally produced trout; (c) Inform the public through the media and Department publications of the values of wild trout and the protections needed to sustain wild production. Gain angler and citizen involvement in wild trout enhancement projects. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Miscellaneous Provisions 635-500-1660 Angler Access (1) The following operating principle applies to the Tualatin Subbasin: The Department shall seek to provide access to allow the public to enjoy the subbasin's fish populations, to provide a diversity of angling and viewing opportunities and to encourage a dispersion of angling effort. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to increase access for bank and boat anglers, to publicly and privately controlled sites. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720 Hist.: FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92 Willamette Basin Fish Management Plan for Spring Chinook McKenzie River Basin Fish Management Plan for Spring Chinook 635-500-1661 Operating Policy and Objectives (1) The following policy applies to spring chinook in the McKenzie River Basin: The McKenzie River Basin shall be managed for wild and hatchery production of spring chinook. (2) In accordance with this policy, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Achieve full mitigation for Willamette River spring chinook populations reduced or extirpated due to dam construction and operations; (b) Maintain the gene resources of McKenzie spring chinook by managing within the standards of a "Type 2" program as developed to meet the requirements of OAR 635-007-0527 - Operating Principles for Wild Fish Management section (2)(c); (c) Maintain hatchery fish genetic diversity, to assure that hatchery populations replicate ancestral population characteristics, meet the management objectives for which they are produced, and maintain their optimum biological and economic value; (d) Continue research into population dynamics of wild McKenzie spring chinook, including population sustainability parameters and the development of a full seeding spawning escapement goal; (e) Provide escapement of 3,000-5,000 spring chinook above Leaburg Dam to explore full seeding of the existing habitat; (f) Increase the number of wild spring chinook returning to the McKenzie River to 10,000; (g) Increase the number of hatchery produced spring chinook returning to the McKenzie River to 8,000; (h) Provide opportunity to catch 1,000 spring chinook in the McKenzie River sport fishery. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 Clackamas River Basin Fish Management Plan for Spring Chinook 635-500-1662 Operating Policy and Objectives (1) The following policy applies to spring chinook in the Clackamas River Basin: The Clackamas Basin shall be managed for production of wild and hatchery spring chinook. (2) In accordance with this policy, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Achieve full mitigation for Willamette River spring chinook populations reduced or extirpated due to dam construction and operations; (b) Maintain the gene resources of Clackamas spring chinook by managing within the standards of a "Type 2" program as developed to meet the requirements of OAR 635-007-0527 - Operating Principles for Wild Fish Management section (2)(c); (c) Maintain hatchery fish genetic diversity, to assure that hatchery populations replicate ancestral population characteristics, meet the management objectives for which they are produced, and maintain their optimum biological and economic value; (d) Maintain an escapement of 400-800 adult wild spring chinook salmon over North Fork Dam; (e) Increase the average annual passage of adult wild spring chinook salmon over North Fork Dam to 2,900 wild fish; (f) Increase the average annual run size in the Clackamas River Basin to 12,400 spring chinook salmon; (g) Increase the average annual harvest to 5,000 spring chinook salmon in the Clackamas River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 Willamette River Basin Above the Mouth of the McKenzie River Fish Management Plan for Spring Chinook 635-500-1663 Operating Policy and Objectives (1) The following policy applies to spring chinook in the Willamette River Basin above the mouth of the McKenzie River: The Willamette River Basin above the mouth of the McKenzie River shall be managed for hatchery production and natural production of spring chinook. (2) In accordance with this policy, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Achieve full mitigation for Willamette River spring chinook populations reduced or extirpated due to dam construction and operations; (b) Maintain hatchery fish genetic diversity, to assure that hatchery populations replicate ancestral population characteristics, meet the management objectives for which they are produced, and maintain their optimum biological and economic value; (c) Return at least 11,250 hatchery produced spring chinook to the Willamette River basin above the mouth of the McKenzie River; (d) Provide opportunity to catch 1,125 spring chinook in the Willamette River basin above the mouth of the McKenzie River; (e) Increase natural production of spring chinook in the Willamette River basin above the mouth of the McKenzie River. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 Mainstem Willamette River Basin Fish Management Plan for Spring Chinook 635-500-1664 Objectives The following objectives of the Department apply to spring chinook in the Mainstem Willamette River: (1) Increase the average annual run size to 100,000 Willamette spring chinook (adults and jacks) entering the Columbia River. (2) The escapement goals for Willamette River hatchery origin spring chinook are as follows: (a) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is fewer than 40,000 hatchery fish, the escapement goal after fisheries is 23,000 hatchery fish with 20,000 fish passing Willamette Falls and 3,000 fish entering the Clackamas River. (b) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is 40,000 to fewer than 50,000 hatchery fish, the escapement goal after fisheries is 25,300 hatchery fish with 22,000 fish passing Willamette Falls and 3,300 fish entering the Clackamas River. (c) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is 50,000 to fewer than 60,000 hatchery fish, the escapement goal after fisheries is 27,600 hatchery fish with 24,000 fish passing Willamette Falls and 3,600 fish entering the Clackamas River. (d) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is 60,000 to fewer than 70,000 hatchery fish, the escapement goal after fisheries is 30,500 hatchery fish with 26,500 fish passing Willamette Falls and 4,000 fish entering the Clackamas River. (e) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is 70,000 to fewer than 80,000 hatchery fish, the escapement goal after fisheries is 33,400 hatchery fish with 29,000 fish passing Willamette Falls and 4,400 fish entering the Clackamas River. (f) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is 80,000 to fewer than 90,000 hatchery fish, the escapement goal after fisheries is 36,900 hatchery fish with 32,000 fish passing Willamette Falls and 4,900 fish entering the Clackamas River. (g) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is 90,000 to fewer than 100,000 hatchery fish, the escapement goal after fisheries is 40,400 hatchery fish with 35,000 fish passing Willamette Falls and 5,400 fish entering the Clackamas River. (h) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is greater than 100,000 hatchery fish, the escapement goal after fisheries is 45,000 hatchery fish with 39,000 fish passing Willamette Falls and 6,000 fish entering the Clackamas River. (3) The difference between the preseason forecast of Willamette River hatchery origin spring chinook entering the Columbia River and the escapement goal is allowable catch to be allocated to the sport and commercial fisheries in the lower Columbia, lower Willamette, and Clackamas rivers as follows: (a) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is fewer than 23,000 hatchery fish there is no allowable catch except sport and commercial fisheries may each take up to 1% of the run as incidental catch in non-Willamette spring chinook target fisheries. (b) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is 23,000 to fewer than 40,000 hatchery fish, the entire allowable catch is allocated to the sport fishery except the commercial fishery may take up to 1% of the run as incidental catch in non-Willamette spring chinook target fisheries. (c) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is 40,000 to fewer than 45,000 hatchery fish, the allowable catch is allocated 85% to the sport fishery and 15% to the commercial fishery. (d) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is 45,000 to fewer than 50,000 hatchery fish, the allowable catch is allocated 80% to the sport fishery and 20% to the commercial fishery. (e) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is 50,000 to fewer than 60,000 hatchery fish, the allowable catch is allocated 76% to the sport fishery and 24% to the commercial fishery. (f) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is 60,000 to fewer than 75,000 hatchery fish, the allowable catch is allocated 73% to the sport fishery and 27% to the commercial fishery. (g) If the preseason forecasted Willamette hatchery spring chinook run into the Columbia River is greater than 75,000 hatchery fish, the allowable catch is allocated 70% to the sport fishery and 30% to the commercial fishery. (4) In the mainstem above Willamette Falls up to the mouth of the McKenzie River, maintain the opportunity for recreational catch of spring chinook salmon consistent with opportunity in the mainstem below Willamette Falls. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98; DFW 17-1999, f. & cert. ef. 3-11-99; DFW 120-2001, f. 12-24-01, cert. ef. 12-31-01 Molalla and Pudding River Basins Fish Management |Plan for Spring Chinook 635-500-1665 Operating Policies and Objectives (1) The following policies apply to spring chinook in the Molalla and Pudding basins: (a) The Molalla River Basin shall be managed for natural and hatchery production of spring chinook; (b) The Pudding River Basin shall be managed for natural production of spring chinook. (2) In accordance with these policies, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Increase natural production of spring chinook in the Molalla River Basin; (b) Increase natural production of spring chinook in the Pudding River Basin; (c) Provide a potential average catch of 250 adult hatchery spring chinook salmon in the Molalla River, as measured by expansion of salmon/steelhead tag returns. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 Santiam and Calapooia River Basins Fish Management Plan for Spring Chinook 635-500-1666 Operating Policies and Objectives (1) The following policies apply to spring chinook in the Santiam and Calapooia basins: (a) The North Santiam River Basin, except for the Little North Santiam River Basin, shall be managed for wild and hatchery production of spring chinook; (b) The Little North Salmon River Basin shall be managed for wild production of spring chinook; (c) The South Santiam River Basin shall be managed for natural and hatchery production of spring chinook; (d) The Calapooia River Basin shall be managed for natural production of spring chinook. (2) In accordance with these policies, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Achieve full mitigation for Willamette River spring chinook populations reduced or extirpated due to dam construction and operations; (b) Protect the gene resources of North Santiam spring chinook; (c) Maintain hatchery fish genetic diversity, to assure that hatchery populations replicate ancestral population characteristics, meet the management objectives for which they are produced, and maintain their optimum biological and economic value; (d) Increase wild and natural production of spring chinook in the North Santiam River Basin, including re-establishing spring chinook runs above Detroit Reservoir; (e) Increase natural production of spring chinook in the South Santiam River Basin, including re-establishing spring chinook runs above Green Peter and Foster reservoirs; (f) Increase natural production of spring chinook in the Calapooia River Basin; (g) Provide a potential average catch of 1,400 hatchery spring chinook adults in the mainstem and North Santiam River, and 1,600 hatchery spring chinook adults in the South Santiam River, as measured by expansion of salmon/steelhead tag returns. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-9-98 Lahontan Subbasins Fish Management Policies and Objectives 635-500-1670 Applicability OAR 635-500-1670 through 635-500-1730 apply to the Lahontan subbasins. The area covered by the plan consists of a series of closed basins in southeastern Harney and southwestern Malheur Counties. It includes streams that drain the eastside of the Steens and Pueblo Mountains and the Trout Creek Mountains (which includes Oregon Canyon Mountain), as well as other streams in Oregon that drain into the Quinn River in Nevada, and lakes and reservoirs managed for fishery resources. Thirteen fish species or stocks are found in the basin, of which eight are indigenous and five have special status. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 79-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-20-93 635-500-1680 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the Lahontan subbasins are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-1700 covers policies and objectives for habitat management in the Lahontan subbasins. (2) OAR 635-500-1710 covers policies and objectives for trout management in the Lahontan subbasins. (3) OAR 635-500-1720 covers policies and objectives for nongame fish management in the Lahontan subbasins. (4) OAR 635-500-1730 covers policies and objectives for angler access in the Lahontan subbasins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 79-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-20-93 635-500-1690 General Priorities (1) The following actions are considered the highest plan priorities in the Lahontan subbasins: (a) Improve and maintain populations of indigenous fishes with special status so that listing is not necessary to insure their continued existence; (b) Provide consumptive fisheries in the basin where appropriate; (c) Improve data gathering and assessment of fisheries and fish habitat in the basin. (2) The following actions are considered the highest priorities for habitat, fish and angler access in the Lahontan subbasins: (a) Develop a priority list to gather baseline habitat information on streams in the plan areas, and coordinate fish population and habitat inventories with grazing allotment evaluations; (b) Coordinate with land management entities (public and private) to identify specific areas of concern and develop cooperative projects to improve riparian habitats; (c) Identify opportunities to improve instream flows; (d) Implement the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Lahontan cutthroat trout recovery plan; (e) Develop a strategy to deal with illegal introductions of fish into the subbasins and draft a contingency plan for Lahontan cutthroat trout if exotic species are introduced; (f) Develop guidelines for maintaining a healthy, genetically fit brood stock in Mann Lake; (g) Collect information on the distribution, abundance, and population health of nongame species; (h) Pursue coordination with the BLM on any recreational development in the plan area; (i) Maintain and enhance public access opportunities to consumptive fisheries. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 79-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-20-93 635-500-1700 Habitat (1) Existing statewide policy, applicable to fish habitat in the Lahontan subbasins, directs the department to strongly advocate and support habitat protection and restoration on private and public land. See OAR 635-007-0523. (2) Management objectives for habitat are: (a) Influence land management decisions to benefit fish habitat; (b) Improve fish habitat to provide food and cover for fish, maintain late season flows, prevent erosion, and ameliorate temperature extremes; (c) Improve water quantity and water quality to meet the biological needs of fish by providing adequate instream flows, reducing fish losses at diversions, and reducing nonpoint source pollution. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 79-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-20-93 635-500-1710 Trout (1) Policies for trout in the Lahontan subbasins: (a) Streams in the Coyote Lake subbasin shall be managed for natural production of Lahontan cutthroat trout consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout as described in Oregon's Trout Plan, OAR 635-500-0115(1). No fish except for progeny of Willow and Whitehorse cutthroat trout shall be stocked into the Coyote Lake subbasin except as consistent with the Lahontan cutthroat trout recovery plan under the Endangered Species Act or as identified in OAR 635-007-0527(3); (b) Streams in the Quinn River subbasin shall be managed for natural production of indigenous Lahontan cutthroat trout consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout as described in Oregon's Trout Plan, OAR 635-500-0115(1). Resident rainbow/cutthroat, brook, and brown trout in the Quinn River subbasin shall not be outplanted outside their current distribution, nor supplemented with hatchery or naturally produced fish. No hatchery trout shall be stocked into streams in the Quinn River subbasin except as consistent with the Lahontan cutthroat trout recovery plan under the Endangered Species Act or as identified in OAR 635-007-0527(3); (c) Streams on the east side of Pueblo and Steens Mountains shall be managed for natural production of Lahontan cutthroat trout consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout as described in Oregon's Trout Plan, OAR 635-500-0115(1). No attempt shall be made to establish populations in those streams that were not stocked with Lahontan cutthroat trout in the past. In the event trout populations are lost in streams identified in this policy, attempts will be made to establish populations of Lahontan cutthroat trout or other trout of the Lahontan complex (e.g., Trout Creek rainbow/cutthroat trout, Mann Lake cutthroat trout) in those streams where sufficient habitat exists; (d) Streams in the Trout Creek drainage (Alvord Lake subbasin) shall be managed for natural production of resident rainbow/cutthroat trout consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout as described in Oregon's Trout Plan, OAR 635-500-0115(1). No hatchery trout shall be stocked into the Trout Creek drainage; (e) Mann, Juniper, Tudor, Tencent, and Wildhorse Lakes shall be managed for hatchery fish consistent with the Featured Species Management Alternative for trout as described in Oregon's Trout Plan, OAR 635-500-0115(2). Only the Mann Lake hatchery strain of cutthroat trout shall be stocked in these lakes. Mann Lake will continue to serve as the brood lake for this hatchery program; (f) BLM stock reservoirs in the Lahontan subbasins shall be managed for hatchery production of rainbow trout consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout as described in Oregon's Trout Plan, OAR 635-500-0115(4). (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain and enhance genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of indigenous Lahontan cutthroat trout and resident rainbow/cutthroat trout in the Lahontan subbasins; (b) Provide diverse angling opportunities for wild trout in the Lahontan subbasins; (c) Provide brood stock at Mann Lake for the department's cutthroat trout hatchery program; (d) Provide a quality consumptive fishery on the Mann Lake strain of cutthroat trout in Mann, Juniper, Tudor, Tencent, and Wildhorse Lakes consistent with the department's brood stock program; (e) Provide a consumptive fishery on hatchery rainbow trout in selected BLM stock reservoirs. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 79-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-20-93 635-500-1720 Nongame Fish (1) The policy for nongame fish in the Lahontan subbasins is that the following indigenous species and their respective waters shallbe managed to maintain self-sustaining populations: Borax Lake chub in Borax Lake; Alvord chub in the Alvord Lake subbasin, except for Borax Lake; and Lahontan redside, Tahoe sucker, mountain sucker, and speckled dace in the Quinn River subbasin. (2) The objective for nongame fish in the Lahontan subbasins is to improve and maintain population health (e.g., abundance, multiple age classes, and genetic fitness) of all indigenous nongame species in the Alvord Lake and Quinn River subbasins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 79-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-20-93 635-500-1730 Angler Access (1) The policy for angler access development in the Lahontan subbasins is to give full consideration to sensitive and special status species and their habitat. (2) The objectives for angler access are: (a) Maintain limited access to areas where special status species or their habitat may be affected; (b) Define a strategy for public access in the Wildhorse Creek drainage; (c) Maintain road access to BLM reservoirs with fisheries in the Lahontan subbasins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 496.172, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 79-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-20-93 Crooked River and Metolius River Subbasins Fish Management 635-500-1800 Applicability OAR 635-500-1800 through 635-500-1940 apply to the Crooked and Metolius Subbasins of the Deschutes River. These two rivers and their associated tributaries are located on the east side of the Cascade Mountains in central Oregon, primarily in Jefferson, Deschutes, and Crook Counties, although outlying waters are also located in Klamath, Wheeler, Grant, and Harney Counties. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96 635-500-1810 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the Crooked and Metolius subbasins reflect policies and objectives and are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-1820 public access, habitat, and fish management in the Metolius River and its tributaries. (2) OAR 635-500-1830 fish management in Blue and Suttle Lakes in the Metolius subbasin. (3) OAR 635-500-1840 fish management in the twenty-one Cascade Mountain Lakes in the Metolius subbasin. (4) OAR 635-500-1850 habitat management and the restoration of anadromous fish in the Crooked River subbasin. (5) OAR 635-500-1860 public access and fish management in the Crooked River and its tributaries above Prineville Reservoir. (6) OAR 635-500-1870 habitat improvement and fish management in the Crooked River and its tributaries below Prineville Reservoir. (7) OAR 635-500-1880 public access and fish management in Willow Creek. (8) OAR 635-500-1890 public access and fish management in Prineville Reservoir. (9) OAR 635-500-1900 public access, habitat improvement, and fish management in Ochoco Reservoir. (10) OAR 635-500-1910 public access and fish management in Haystack Reservoir. (11) OAR 635-500-1920 public access and fish management in Lake Billy Chinook. (12) OAR 635-500-1930 public access and fish management in Lake Simtustus. (13) OAR 635-500-1940 public access and fish management in small impoundments in the Crooked River subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96 Metolius River Subbasin 635-500-1820 Metolius River and Tributaries (1) The following policies apply for fish management in the Metolius River and its tributaries: (a) Indigenous redband trout, kokanee salmon, mountain whitefish, and introduced brown and brook trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout; (b) No hatchery fish shall be stocked in the Metolius River and tributaries; (c) Provide a fishery for hatchery rainbow trout in an off-channel pond. (2) The following objectives apply for fish management, habitat, and public access in the Metolius River and its tributaries: (a) Maximize protection of genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of redband trout, kokanee, and mountain whitefish in the Metolius River and tributaries; (b) Provide angling opportunities for a diverse fishery on naturally produced redband trout, brook trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and mountain whitefish; (c) Develop a site and provide an opportunity for juveniles to angle for trout on a standing water body in the vicinity of Camp Sherman; (d) Provide angling opportunities; (e) Develop subbasin specific knowledge that integrates fish distribution and abundance information, habitat characteristics, habitat restoration opportunities, and sensitive watershed areas into the Department's Habitat Database system; (f) Protect, enhance, and restore wild fish habitat in the Metolius River Basin; (g) Maintain bank angler access to the Metolius River; (h) Develop an education project in the Metolius Basin to inform the public about the benefits of natural ecosystem restoration and enhancement, including fish and habitat management. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96; DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 635-500-1830 Blue and Suttle Lakes (1) The following policies apply for fish management in Blue and Suttle Lakes: (a) Kokanee, mountain whitefish and introduced brown trout and brook trout in Suttle Lake and Link Creek shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (b) Rainbow trout in Blue Lake shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basis Yield Management Alternative for trout. No other hatchery fish shall be stocked; (2) The following objectives apply for fish management in Blue and Suttle Lakes: (a) Maintain genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of kokanee, brown trout, brook trout, and mountain whitefish in Suttle Lake and Link Creek; (b) Provide consumptive angling opportunities for naturally-reproducing kokanee, brown trout, and mountain whitefish in Suttle Lake; (c) Provide consumptive angling opportunities for hatchery rainbow trout in Blue Lake; (d) Protect fish rearing and spawning habitat in Suttle Lake, Link Creek and Blue Lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96; DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 635-500-1840 Cascade Mountain Lakes (1) The following policies apply for fish management in the Cascade Mountain Lakes: (a) Cascade Mountain lakes in the Metolius River subbasin shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield management alternative for trout; (b) Hatchery rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout shall be stocked into the following lakes: Booth, Cabot, Cache, Carl, Dollamine, Four O' Clock, George, Island, Koko, Link, Long, Martin, Meadow, Patsy, Peewee, Round, Shirley, Square, Table, Torso, and Wasco. (2) The following objectives apply for fish management in the Cascade Mountain Lakes: (a) Provide diverse angling opportunities for selected trout species in Cascade Mountain lakes of the Metolius River subbasin; (b) Minimize the impacts of hatchery trout on the production and genetic integrity of wild trout in the Metolius River subbasin; (c) Manage Cascade Mountain lakes fisheries consistent with wilderness management plans to be jointly developed with Deschutes National Forest personnel. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96 Crooked River Subbasin 635-500-1850 Crooked River Subbasin (1) The following policies apply for habitat management throughout the Crooked River Subbasin: (a) Work cooperatively with public and private landowners to protect, restore and maintain habitats for natural production of native and introduced fishes in the Crooked River basin; (b) Restore anadromous and migratory resident fish to their historic range in the Crooked River basin by improving upstream and downstream passage over artificial barriers; (c) Reconnect isolated and fragmented populations of redband trout by restoring and improving passage over manmade barriers; (d) Require passage over all proposed dams on fish bearing streams. (2) The following objectives apply for habitat improvement in the Crooked River basin: (a) Protect, restore, and enhance fish habitat in the Crooked River basin, Willow Creek, and reservoirs; (b) Maintain or improve instream flow for fish production in the Crooked River and tributaries, and Willow Creek; (c) Improve the water quality of the Crooked River basin, Willow Creek and reservoirs; (d) Prevent fish losses at unscreened diversions and provide adequate upstream and downstream passage for fish at dams, culverts and other artificial obstructions in the Crooked River basin and Willow Creek; (e) If passage is restored successfully over Pelton, Round Butte, and Opal Springs hydroelectric dams, evaluate passage over Ochoco and Bowman dams. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96; DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 635-500-1860 Crooked River and its Tributaries Above Prineville Reservoir (1) The following policies apply for fish management in the upper Crooked River: (a) Redband trout in the Crooked River and tributaries above Prineville Reservoir shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout; (b) Naturalized brook and brown trout in the Crooked River and tributaries above Prineville Reservoir shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Alternative for trout; (c) The South Fork Crooked River above Prineville Reservoir shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Featured Species Fish Management Alternative for trout; (d) Releases of hatchery rainbow trout in the South Fork Crooked River shall be confined from RM 0 to RM 22; (e) Smallmouth bass and brown bullhead shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Alternative for warmwater fish. Hatchery warmwater species shall not be stocked. (2) The following objectives apply for public access and fish management in the upper Crooked River: (a) Protect the genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of redband trout in the Crooked River and tributaries above Prineville Reservoir; (b) Provide angling opportunities for wild trout in the mainstem Crooked River, North Fork Crooked River, Beaver, Bear and Sanford creeks and tributaries; (c) Provide angling opportunities for smallmouth bass and brown bullhead, in the mainstem Crooked River and tributaries where populations of these fish currently exist; (d) Provide harvest and angling opportunities for quality size hatchery rainbow trout in a semi-remote setting along South Fork Crooked River; (e) Provide additional angling access and angling opportunities along the Crooked River and tributaries above Prineville Reservoir. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96 635-500-1870 Crooked River and its Tributaries Below Prineville Reservoir (1) The following policies apply for fish management in the lower Crooked River: (a) Redband trout and mountain whitefish in Crooked River and tributaries below Prineville Reservoir (except Ochoco Creek and a portion of the Crooked River downstream of Opal Springs) shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout; (b) No hatchery fish shall be stocked in the mainstem Crooked River between Bowman Dam and Opal Springs, McKay Creek, and Ochoco Creek above Ochoco Reservoir; (c) Rainbow trout in Ochoco Creek shall be managed for hatchery and natural production, consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout. Rainbow trout in a stretch of the Crooked River below Opal Springs shall be managed for hatchery and natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout pending an evaluation of the impacts of the hatchery program on wild fish. After the completion of this evaluation, this section may be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout. Mountain whitefish shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout; (d) Releases of hatchery rainbow trout in Ochoco Creek shall be confined from RM 3 to RM 5, and in the mainstem Crooked River shall be confined from RM 7 to RM 6; (e) Smallmouth bass shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Alternative for warmwater fish. Hatchery warmwater fish species shall not be stocked in the mainstem Crooked River and tributaries below Prineville Reservoir. (2) The following objectives apply for fish management and habitat improvement in the lower Crooked River: (a) Protect or enhance genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of redband trout in the Crooked River and tributaries below Prineville Reservoir; (b) Provide angling opportunities for redband trout, mountain whitefish and introduced rainbow trout in the mainstem Crooked River and tributaries below Prineville Reservoir; (c) Provide harvest and angling opportunities for naturally produced and hatchery supplemented rainbow trout in Ochoco Creek through the City of Prineville; (d) Provide angling opportunities for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and brown bullhead in the mainstem Crooked River below Prineville Reservoir where populations of these fishes currently exist at a low abundance; (e) Maintain or improve instream flows for fish production in the lower Crooked River below Bowman Dam from uncontracted storage in Prineville Reservoir; (f) Improve water quality in lower Crooked River below Prineville Reservoir, specifically for nitrogen supersaturation during high water runoff and sewage releases from the City of Prineville treatment plant. Improve water quality in Ochoco Creek, specifically for elevated levels of mercury; (g) Provide additional public boat and bank angling access. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96 635-500-1880 Willow Creek (1) The following policies apply for fish management in Willow Creek: (a) Redband trout in Willow Creek and tributaries shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout; (b) No hatchery trout shall be stocked in Willow Creek and tributaries. (2) The following objectives apply for fish management and public access in Willow Creek: (a) Protect or enhance the genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of indigenous redband trout in Willow Creek and tributaries; (b) Provide angling opportunities for redband trout in Willow Creek and tributaries; (c) Provide additional public bank angling access along Willow Creek and tributaries. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96 635-500-1890 Prineville Reservoir (1) The following policies apply for fish management in Prineville Reservoir: (a) Rainbow trout shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (b) Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Quality Fish Management Alternative for warmwater fish; (c) Brown bullhead and black crappie shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for warm-water fish. (2) The following objectives apply for fish management and public access in Prineville Reservoir: (a) Provide diverse angling opportunities for a consumptive fishery on hatchery rainbow trout; (b) Provide angling opportunities for quality size smallmouth and largemouth bass in Prineville Reservoir; (c) Provide angling opportunities for a consumptive fishery on brown bullhead and black crappie in Prineville Reservoir; (d) Provide better boat and shoreline access at Prineville Reservoir during low water conditions. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96 635-500-1900 Ochoco Reservoir (1) The following policies apply for fish management in Ochoco Reservoir: (a) Rainbow trout shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (b) Warmwater species including brown bullhead shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Alternative; (c) Warmwater fish species shall not be stocked in Ochoco Reservoir. (2) The following objectives apply for fish management, habitat improvement, and public access in Ochoco Reservoir: (a) Provide angling opportunities for a consumptive fishery on hatchery rainbow trout; (b) Provide angling opportunities for brown bullhead in Ochoco Reservoir where populations currently exist in low abundance; (c) Maintain and improve water quality in Ochoco Reservoir, specifically for elevated levels of mercury; (d) Provide better boat access at Ochoco Reservoir during low water conditions. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96 635-500-1910 Haystack Reservoir (1) The following policies apply for fish management in Haystack Reservoir: (a) Rainbow and brown trout and kokanee shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (b) Warmwater fish including largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, and brown bullhead shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative; (c) The Department shall examine the feasibility of stocking a warmwater fish species that has the potential to diversify angling opportunities, such as channel catfish or hybrid bass. (2) The following objectives apply for fish management and public access in Haystack Reservoir: (a) Provide diverse angling opportunities for a consumptive fishery on hatchery rainbow and brown trout, and kokanee; (b) Provide angling opportunities for warmwater species including largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill and brown bullhead in Haystack Reservoir; (c) Examine the feasibility of stocking channel catfish or hybrid bass bass to diversify angling opportunities for warmwater fish not currently available in central Oregon; (d) Provide better boat access at Haystack Reservoir during low water conditions. Facilitate cooperation between angling boaters and other water sports users. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96 635-500-1920 Lake Billy Chinook (1) The following policies apply for fish management at Lake Billy Chinook: (a) Redband trout, brown trout, and mountain whitefish shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (b) Kokanee salmon shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Intensive Use Management Alternative for trout; (c) Smallmouth and largemouth bass, black crappie and bluegill shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for warmwater fish; (d) Crayfish shall be managed for natural production and Basic Yield. (2) The following objectives apply for fish management and public access at Lake Billy Chinook: (a) Protect or enhancegenetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of indigenous kokanee, redband trout, whitefish, and introduced brown trout in Lake Billy Chinook; (b) Provide angling opportunities for a consumptive fishery on naturally produced kokanee, redband, and brown trout; (c) Provide angling opportunities for smallmouth and largemouth bass, bluegill, and black crappie in Lake Billy Chinook; (d) Provide better boat access at Lake Billy Chinook during low water conditions and peak use periods; (e) Provide tribal, recreational, and commercial fisheries for crayfish in Lake Billy Chinook. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96; DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 635-500-1930 Lake Simtustus (1) The following policies apply for fish management at Lake Simtustus: (a) Kokanee salmon shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (b) Rainbow trout and summer steelhead shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (2) The following objectives apply for fish management and public access at Lake Simtustus: (a) Provide angling opportunities for consumptive fisheries on naturally and hatchery produced kokanee, hatchery produced rainbow trout and hatchery produced summer steelhead juveniles; (b) Prevent the movement of non-indigenous trout or of trout that pose a genetic risk to Deschutes River rainbow trout downstream from Lake Simtustus into the lower Deschutes River; (c) Maintain and/or improve boat access at Lake Simtustus. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96; DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 635-500-1940 Small Impoundments in the Crooked River Subbasin (1) The following policies apply for fish management of small impoundments of Crooked River Subbasin: (a) Walton Lake and Antelope Flat Reservoir shall be stocked with hatchery rainbow trout and managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (b) Redband and introduced brook trout in Allen Creek Reservoir shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative. No hatchery trout shall be stocked in Allen Creek Reservoir; (c) Largemouth bass, redear sunfish, and brown bullhead in Reynolds Pond shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Alternative for warmwater fish. (2) The following objectives apply for fish management and public access at small impoundments in the Crooked River Subbasin: (a) Protect and maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of redband trout and introduced brook trout in Allen Creek Reservoir; (b) Provide angling opportunities for redband and introduced brook trout in Allen Creek Reservoir; (c) Provide angling opportunities for consumptive fisheries on hatchery rainbow trout in Walton Lake and Antelope Flat Reservoir; (d) Provide angling opportunities for largemouth bass, redear sunfish, and brown bullhead in Reynolds Pond where populations of these fish currently exist; (e) Improve vehicle access at Allen Creek Reservoir and improve boat access at Allen Creek and Antelope Flat reservoirs during low water conditions. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96 Lower Deschutes River Fish Management Policies and Objectives 635-500-2000 Applicability OAR 635-500-2000 through 635-500-3070 apply to the Lower Deschutes River Subbasin of the Deschutes River. The lower Deschutes River Subbasin is defined as the Deschutes River from the Pelton Reregulating Dam downstream to the Columbia River and all waters within that drainage area. The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon is the modern-day successor to the seven bands of Wasco and Sahaptin speaking Indians of the mid-Columbia area whose representatives were signatories to treaties which established fishing rights within areas of the Lower Deschutes River Subbasin. It is the intention of the Department of Fish and Wildlife to work cooperatively with the CTWS to implement these rules and to co-manage the fisheries of the Lower Deschutes subbasin for the benefit of the CTWS and the public. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-2010 Organization of rules Administrative rules for the lower Deschutes River Subbasin are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-2020 covers policies and objectives for habitat protection and restoration management in the lower Deschutes River and its tributaries. (2) OAR 635-500-2030 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Cascade Mountain Lakes in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (3) OAR 635-500-2040 covers policies and objectives for fish management in the small ponds with public access in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (4) OAR 635-500-2050 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Badger Lake in the high lakes and reservoirs of the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (5) OAR 635-500-2060 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Clear Lake in the high lakes and reservoirs of the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (6) OAR 635-500-2070 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Frog Lake in the high lakes and reservoirs of the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (7) OAR 635-500-2080 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Olallie Lake in the high lakes and reservoirs of the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (8) OAR 635-500-2090 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Pine Hollow Reservoir in the high lakes and reservoirs of the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (9) OAR 635-500-3000 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Rock Creek Reservoir in the high lakes and reservoirs of the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (10) OAR 635-500-3010 covers policies and objectives for trout, whitefish, and miscellaneous species fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (11) OAR 635-500-3020 covers policies and objectives for indigenous species fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (12) OAR 635-500-3030 covers policies and objectives for summer steelhead management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (13) OAR 635-500-3040 covers policies and objectives for spring chinook salmon management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (14) OAR 635-500-3050 covers policies and objectives for fall chinook salmon management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (15) OAR 635-500-3060 covers policies and objectives for warmwater gamefish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (16) OAR 635-500-3070 covers policies and objectives for public access to waters in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-2020 Habitat Management Policies and objectives for habitat management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for habitat management throughout the lower Deschutes River Subbasin are: Habitat protection and restoration shall be given priority over supplementation to reach natural fish production goals. (2) The objectives for habitat improvement in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin are: (a) Improve the quality and quantity of aquatic and riparian habitat; (b) Establish and maintain instream water rights on all streams in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin which exhibit fish and wildlife values; (c) Maintain or improve upland watershed conditions to sustain the long-term production of high quality water; (d) Maintain or improve water quality in the lower Deschutes River and tributaries; (e) Improve fish passage at manmade barriers within the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-2030 Cascade Mountain Lakes Policies and objectives for fish management in the Cascade Mountain Lakes of the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in the Cascade Mountain Lakes: (a) Cascade Mountain lakes addressed in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield (OAR 635-500-0115(4)) or Featured Species (OAR 635-500-0115(2)) management alternative for trout; (b) Hatchery rainbow, cutthroat and/or brook trout shall be periodically stocked into the lakes listed. (2) Objectives for fish management in the Cascade Mountain Lakes: (a) Provide diverse angling opportunities for trout in the Cascade Mountain lakes in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin; (b) Minimize the impacts of hatchery trout on the production and genetic integrity of adjacent populations of wild trout; (c) Manage Cascade Mountain lake fisheries consistent with management plans developed jointly with the United States Forestry Service and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-2040 Small Ponds With Public Access Policies and objectives for fish management in small ponds with public access in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in small ponds with public access: (a) Small ponds with public access containing warmwater gamefish shall be managed for warmwater fish consistent with the basic yield management alternative for warmwater fish (OAR 635-500-0055(1)(d)); (b) Small ponds with public access containing trout shall be managed for hatchery production of trout consistent with the basic yield alternative for trout (OAR 635-500-0115(4)); (c) To protect native species and desired introduced species, other fish, including but not limited to, non-indigenous salmonids, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, yellow perch, channel catfish and all other members of the catfish family, muskellunge, walleye, northern pike, striped bass, hybrid bass, and koi shall not be approved for use in public or private waters covered by this plan; (d) Only rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie from sources approved by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife may be considered for introductions into private ponds in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (2) Objectives for fish management in small ponds with public access: Provide angler opportunity for a consumptive fishery by stocking legal-sized or fingerling rainbow trout or warmwater gamefish in the ponds listed for the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-2050 Badger Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Badger Lake in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Badger Lake: (a) Brook trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout (OAR 635-500-0115(4)). No hatchery brook trout shall be stocked; (b) Rainbow trout shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout (OAR 635-500-0115(4)). (2) Objectives for fish management in Badger Lake: (a) Provide a diverse, consumptive angling opportunity for hatchery rainbow trout and naturally produced brook trout; (b) Minimize impacts of hatchery trout stocked in Badger Lake on the production and genetic integrity of downstream populations of wild redband trout in Badger Creek and the White River system; (c) Minimize annual lake level fluctuations associated with irrigation drawdown at Badger Lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-2060 Clear Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Clear Lake in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Clear Lake: (a) Legal-sized rainbow trout shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the intensive use management alternative for trout (OAR 635-500-0115(5)); (b) Hatchery brood rainbow trout shall also be managed for hatchery production consistent with the trophy fish management alternative for trout (OAR 635-500-0115(3)); (c) Brook trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout (OAR 635-500-0115(4)). No hatchery brook trout shall be stocked. (2) Objectives for fish management in Clear Lake: (a) Provide a diverse, consumptive angling opportunity for hatchery rainbow trout and naturally produced brook trout; (b) Minimize impacts of hatchery trout stocked in Clear Lake on the production and genetic integrity of downstream populations of wild redband trout in Clear Creek and the White River system; (c) Enhance fish habitat for adult cover and juvenile rearing; (d) Minimize annual lake level fluctuations associated with irrigation drawdown at Clear Lake; (e) Provide additional or improved boat access at Clear Lake during low water conditions. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-2070 Frog Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Frog Lake in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Frog Lake: (a) Legal-sized rainbow trout shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the intensive use management alternative (OAR 635-500-0115(5)); (b) Hatchery brood rainbow trout shall also be managed for hatchery production consistent with the trophy fish management alternative (OAR 635-500-0115(3)). (2) Objectives for fish management in Frog Lake: (a) Provide a diverse, consumptive angling opportunity for hatchery produced fish; (b) Minimize impacts of hatchery trout stocked in Frog Lake on the production and genetic integrity of downstream populations of wild redband trout in Frog Creek and the White River system. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-2080 Olallie Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Olallie Lake in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Olallie Lake: (a) Legal-sized rainbow trout shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the intensive use management alternative (OAR 635-500-0115(5)); (b) Brood rainbow trout shall also be managed for hatchery production consistent with the trophy fish management alternative (OAR 635-500-0115(3)). (2) Objectives for fish management in Olallie Lake: (a) Provide a diverse, consumptive angling opportunity for hatchery produced fish; (b) Minimize impacts of hatchery trout stocked in Olallie Lake on the production and genetic integrity of downstream populations of wild redband trout in the Warm Springs and lower Deschutes Rivers. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-2090 Pine Hollow Reservoir Policies and objectives for fish management in Pine Hollow Reservoir in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Pine Hollow Reservoir: (a) Fingerling and legal-sized rainbow trout shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative (OAR 635-500-0115(4)); (b) Illegally introduced largemouth bass, brown bullhead, and green sunfish shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for warmwater fish (OAR 635-500-0055(1)(d)); (c) Pine Hollow Reservoir shall be managed primarily for trout production. (2) Objectives for fish management in Pine Hollow Reservoir: (a) Provide diverse, consumptive angling opportunity for hatchery trout and warmwater game fish; (b) Minimize impacts of hatchery trout stocked in Pine Hollow Reservoir on the production and genetic integrity of downstream populations of wild redband trout in the White River system and lower Deschutes River. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-3000 Rock Creek Reservoir Policies and objectives for fish management in Rock Creek Reservoir in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Rock Creek Reservoir: (a) Fingerling, legal-sized, and surplus brood rainbow trout shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative (OAR 635-500-0115(4)); (b) Illegally introduced largemouth bass, brown bullhead and bluegill shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for warmwater game fish (OAR 635-500-0055(1)(d)); (c) Rock Creek Reservoir shall be managed primarily for trout production. (2) Objectives for fish management in Rock Creek Reservoir: (a) Provide a diverse, consumptive angling opportunity for hatchery trout and warmwater game fish; (b) Minimize impacts of hatchery trout stocked in Rock Creek Reservoir on the production and genetic integrity of wild redband trout populations above and below the reservoir; (c) Enhance fish habitat for adult production and juvenile rearing; (d) Minimize annual lake level fluctuations associated with irrigation drawdown at Rock Creek Reservoir; (e) Provide additional or improved boat access at Rock Creek Reservoir during low water conditions. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-3010 Trout, Whitefish and Miscellaneous Species in Flowing Waters Policies and objectives for trout, whitefish and miscellaneous species in flowing waters fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for trout, whitefish and miscellaneous species in flowing waters fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: Wild rainbow and bull trout, whitefish and introduced brook trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish alternative of Oregon's Trout Plan. No hatchery trout or whitefish shall be stocked in the lower Deschutes River and tributaries. (2) Objectives for trout, whitefish and miscellaneous species in flowing waters fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of the wild indigenous rainbow trout, bull trout, and mountain whitefish in the lower Deschutes River and in the tributaries of the lower Deschutes River; (b) Provide the opportunity for consumptive harvest of wild trout in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin; (c) Maintain a population of rainbow trout of 1,500 to 2,500 fish per mile larger than 8 inches in length in the lower Deschutes River from Pelton Reregulating Dam to Sherars Falls. Maintain a population of rainbow trout of 750 to 1,000 fish per mile larger than 8 inches in length in the lower Deschutes River below Sherars Falls; (d) Maintain a population size distribution in the lower Deschutes River such that 30% of the population (fish >8 inches in length) is larger than 12 inches in length, as measured at the Jones study section, the Nena Creek study section and in a study section upstream from White Horse Rapids; (e) Releases of hatchery reared salmonids into Lake Simtustus shall not impact indeginous species in the lower Deschutes River downstream from the Reregulating Dam. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-3020 Indigenous Species Policies and objectives for indigenous species fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for indigenous species fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: Manage all indigenous species of fish in the lower Deschutes River and its tributaries to sustain the tribal cultural and subsistence needs, while providing the structural, functional and biological requirements to insure ecosystem viability. (2) Objectives for indigenous species fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: Protect populations of all indigenous species of fish in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-3030 Summer Steelhead Policies and objectives for summer steelhead fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for summer steelhead fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: (a) Hatchery reared summer steelhead shall continue to be released in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin; (b) Angler induced hooking mortality of wild lower Deschutes River summer steelhead shall be reduced or eliminated when estimated escapement levels of 1,000 wild summer steelhead or less over Sherars Falls occur for three consecutive years. (2) Objectives for summer steelhead fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: (a) Maintain an estimated escapement of 6,575 wild adults over Sherars Falls annually; (b) Provide a recreational fishery based on wild summer steelhead, out-of-Subbasin stray hatchery summer steelhead and lower Deschutes River origin hatchery summer steelhead returns. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-3040 Spring Chinook Salmon Policies and objectives for spring chinook salmon fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for spring chinook salmon fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: The lower Deschutes River Subbasin shall be managed for wild and hatchery spring chinook salmon. (2) Objectives for spring chinook salmon fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: (a) Achieve a spawning escapement level between an optimum of 1,300 and a minimum of 1,000 adult wild spring chinook salmon above the barrier dam at Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery; (b) Provide the opportunity to harvest wild spring chinook salmon when returns are greater than the optimum wild adult spawning escapement of 1,300 adults and Round Butte Hatchery and Warm Springs National Hatchery origin spring chinook salmon that are excess to brood stock needs; (c) Increase harvest opportunity of hatchery spring chinook salmon within existing hatchery production levels. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-3050 Fall Chinook Salmon Policies and objectives for fall chinook salmon fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fall chinook salmon fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: No hatchery fall chinook salmon shall be released into the lower Deschutes River and its tributaries. (2) Objectives for fall chinook salmon fish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: (a) Achieve a minimum annual spawning escapement of 4,000 adult fall chinook in the lower Deschutes River of which 2,000 adult fall chinook return above Sherars Falls; (b) Provide the opportunity to harvest wild fall chinook when the return is greater than the minimum spawning escapement objective of 3,000 adults. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-3060 Warmwater Gamefish Policies and objectives for warmwater gamefish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for warmwater gamefish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: (a) Warmwater fish in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basin Yield Management Alternative for warmwater fish (OAR 635-500-0055(1)(d)); (b) Largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie are the only species of warmwater fish that shall be considered for introductions in small ponds within the Subbasin; (c) To protect native species and desired introductions, such as largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie, other species of exotic fish, including but not limited to smallmouth bass, spotted bass, yellow perch, channel catfish and all other members of the catfish family, walleye, northern pike, striped bass, muskellunge, hybrid bass, koi and grass carp shall not be approved for new introductions in public or private ponds in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (2) Objectives for warmwater gamefish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: (a) Promote warmwater fisheries as a recreational alternative in isolated waters in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin in locations that do not harm indigenous species; (b) Minimize illegal introductions of undesirable warmwater species into the lower Deschutes River Subbasin; (c) Regularly inventory public water bodies that support warmwater fish; (d) Maintain or develop public access at water bodies managed for warmwater fisheries. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 635-500-3070 Public access Policies and objectives for public access management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for public access management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: (a) The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) shall recognize other resource and recreation plans in effect in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin. ODFW shall work cooperatively with other agencies to maintain or increase boat access and shoreline angler access that will satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities and a dispersion of angling effort throughout the Subbasin; (b) Acquisition and development of angler access sites shall be consistent with the guidelines and objectives for management of fish and their habitat; (c) ODFW shall attempt to maintain public access at all existing public access sites in the White River system; (d) ODFW shall pursue possible easements or land purchases to create new public access at key sites throughout the planning area, on a willing seller-willing buyer basis. (2) Objectives for public access management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin: (a) Improve the distribution of people angling on the lower Deschutes River by supporting other agencies in the development of new parking areas and the improvement of designated launch sites and foot trails; (b) ODFW shall continue to work with other agencies and landowners to both maintain existing public access sites and to develop new ones; (c) ODFW shall not pursue increased public angling access to Buck Hollow, Bakeoven, or Trout creeks; (d) ODFW shall work with other agencies and private landowners to develop new reservoirs or ponds, or public access to existing reservoirs and ponds for additional public angling opportunity. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96 Upper Deschutes River Fish Management Policies and Objectives 635-500-3100 Applicability OAR 635-500-3100 through 635-500-3300 apply to the Upper Deschutes River Subbasin of the Deschutes River. The Upper Deschutes River Subbasin is defined as the Deschutes River and its tributaries from Lake Billy Chinook (River Mile 120) to the headwaters of the river at Little Lava Lake (River Mile 252), natural lakes, and impoundments, located in Deschutes and Klamath Counties. The Crooked and Metolius Rivers, while they are a part of the Upper Deschutes Subbasin, have been treated separately for purposes of fish management, and are addressed by OARs 635-500-1800 through 635-500-1940. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3110 Organization of rules Administrative rules for the upper Deschutes River Subbasin are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-3120 covers policies and objectives for fish management in the Deschutes River from Bend (North Canal Dam) to Lake Billy Chinook including the tributaries Tumalo and Squaw Creeks of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (2) OAR 635-500-3130 covers policies and objectives for fish management in the Deschutes River from Wickiup Dam to Bend (North Canal Dam) including the tributaries Fall and Spring Rivers of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (3) OAR 635-500-3140 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Wickiup Reservoir and Tributaries including the Deschutes River up to Crane Prairie Dam of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (4) OAR 635-500-3150 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Crane Prairie Reservoir and Tributaries including the Deschutes River up to Little Lava Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (5) OAR 635-500-3160 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Little Deschutes River and Tributaries of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (6) OAR 635-500-3170 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Crescent Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (7) OAR 635-500-3180 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Summit Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (8) OAR 635-500-3190 covers policies and objectives for fish management in East Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (9) OAR 635-500-3200 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Paulina Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (10) OAR 635-500-3210 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Paulina Creek of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (11) OAR 635-500-3220 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Davis Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (12) OAR 635-500-3230 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Odell Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (13) OAR 635-500-3240 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Odell, Ranger, and Maklaks Creeks of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (14) OAR 635-500-3250 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Lava Lake and Little Lava Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (15) OAR 635-500-3260 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Cultus Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (16) OAR 635-500-3270 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Little Cultus Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (17) OAR 635-500-3280 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Century Drive Lakes Isolated from the Deschutes River (Sparks, Devils, Elk, Hosmer, North Twin, and South Twin Lakes) of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (18) OAR 635-500-3290 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Cascade Mountain lakes of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (19) OAR 635-500-3300 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Miscellaneous Waters (Three Creeks Lake, Little Three Creeks Lake, Shevlin Pond, Century Pond, Sprague Pit Pond, Firemens Pond) of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3120 Deschutes River from Bend (North Canal Dam) to Lake Billy Chinook Including the Tributaries Tumalo and Squaw Creeks Policies and objectives for fish management in Deschutes River from Bend (North Canal Dam) to Lake Billy Chinook including the tributaries Tumalo and Squaw Creeks of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Deschutes River from Bend (North Canal Dam) to Lake Billy Chinook including the tributaries Tumalo and Squaw Creeks: (a) Redband trout and introduced brown trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Featured Species Management Alternative for trout. No hatchery trout shall be stocked in the Deschutes River or its tributaries from Bend to Lake Billy Chinook; (b) Mountain whitefish shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout; (c) Brook trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Alternative for trout. (2) Objectives for fish management in Deschutes River from Bend (North Canal Dam) to Lake Billy Chinook including the tributaries Tumalo and Squaw Creeks: (a) Maintain genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of redband trout, mountain whitefish, brown trout, and brook trout; (b) Provide diverse angling opportunities for a fishery on redband trout, mountain whitefish, brown trout, kokanee, and brook trout; (c) Protect, enhance, and restore trout and whitefish habitat; (d) Maintain and improve access. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96; DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 635-500-3130 Deschutes River from Wickiup Dam to Bend (North Canal Dam) including the tributaries Fall and Spring Rivers Policies and objectives for fish management in Deschutes River from Wickiup Dam to Bend (North Canal Dam) including the tributaries Fall and Spring Rivers of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Deschutes River from Wickiup Dam to Bend (North Canal Dam) including the tributaries Fall and Spring Rivers: (a) Mountain whitefish shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Featured Species Management Alternative for trout; (b) Rainbow and redband trout shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Featured Species Management Alternative for trout; (c) Brown trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Featured Species management alternative for trout; (d) Kokanee and brook trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout. (2) Objectives for fish management in Deschutes River from Wickiup Dam to Bend (North Canal Dam) including the tributaries Fall and Spring Rivers: (a) Maintain genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of redband trout and mountain whitefish; (b) Provide diverse angling opportunities for a non-consumptive fishery on redband trout and a consumptive fishery on hatchery rainbow trout, mountain whitefish and naturally-produced brown trout, kokanee, and brook trout above Benham Falls, including Fall River and Spring rivers; provide a consumptive fishery for redband and brown trout, kokanee, and mountain whitefish below Benham Falls; (c) Protect, enhance, and restore trout and whitefish habitat; (d) Maintain and improve access to the Deschutes between Wickiup Dam and Bend, Fall River, and Spring River by boat and bank anglers. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3140 Wickiup Reservoir and Tributaries including the Deschutes River up to Crane Prairie Dam Policies and objectives for fish management in Wickiup Reservoir and Tributaries including the Deschutes River up to Crane Prairie Dam of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Wickiup Reservoir and Tributaries including the Deschutes River up to Crane Prairie Dam: (a) Brown trout shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Trophy Fish Management Alternative for trout; (b) Kokanee, and mountain whitefish shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout. No hatchery kokanee or mountain whitefish shall be stocked; (c) Coho shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (d) Brook trout shall not be stocked in Wickiup Reservoir and its tributaries; (e) Redband and rainbow trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Featured Species Alternative for trout. No hatchery rainbow trout shall be stocked. (2) Objectives for fish management in Wickiup Reservoir and Tributaries including the Deschutes River up to Crane Prairie Dam: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of indigenous redband trout, mountain whitefish and naturally produced brown trout; (b) Provide a trophy fishery for naturally produced brown trout as measured by the proportion of fish examined in the creel over 20 inches in Wickiup Reservoir and its tributaries; (c) Provide diverse angling opportunities for a consumptive and/or non-consumptive fishery on naturally producing mountain whitefish, brown trout, rainbow trout, coho, and kokanee. Provide viewing opportunities for spawning fish; (d) Protect, enhance, and restore trout and whitefish habitat in Wickiup Reservoir and its tributaries; (e) Work with the land managers and irrigation districts to maintain and improve public access; (f) Determine the feasibility and desirability of restoring bull trout in Wickiup Reservoir and its tributaries. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3150 Crane Prairie Reservoir and Tributaries including the Deschutes River up to Little Lava Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Crane Prairie Reservoir and Tributaries including the Deschutes River up to Little Lava Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Crane Prairie Reservoir and Tributaries including the Deschutes River up to Little Lava Lake: (a) Rainbow and redband trout shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Featured Species Fish Management Alternative for trout. Hatchery rainbow trout shall be stocked annually into Crane Prairie Reservoir; (b) Mountain whitefish, brook trout, and kokanee shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout. Hatchery brook trout and kokanee shall be stocked periodically into Crane Prairie Reservoir; (c) Largemouth bass shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for warmwater fish; (d) All other warmwater game fish introduced into Crane Prairie Reservoir shall be managed for natural production consistent with the High Yield Alternative for warmwater fish. (2) Objectives for fish management in Crane Prairie Reservoir and Tributaries including the Deschutes River up to Little Lava Lake: (a) Maintain genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of redband trout and whitefish in Crane Prairie Reservoir; (b) Provide a consumptive and nonconsumptive, featured species fishery for larger than average sized naturally produced redband and hatchery produced rainbow trout; (c) Provide diverse angling opportunities for a consumptive and nonconsumptive fishery on naturally and hatchery produced kokanee and brook trout, and naturally produced whitefish in Crane Prairie Reservoir and tributaries; (d) Maintain the bass fishery in Crane Prairie Reservoir to provide diverse warmwater angling opportunities in Central Oregon; (e) Protect, enhance, and restore trout and whitefish rearing and spawning habitat in Crane Prairie Reservoir and tributaries; (f) Provide adequate upstream and downstream passage for fish at road culverts and other artificial obstructions in streams above Crane Prairie Reservoir; (g) Provide better boat access at Crane Prairie Reservoir; (h) Determine the feasibility and desirability of restoring bull trout in Crane Prairie Reservoir and its tributaries. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3160 Little Deschutes River and Tributaries Policies and objectives for fish management in Little Deschutes River and Tributaries of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Little Deschutes River and Tributaries: (a) Mountain whitefish and redband trout shall be managed for natural production under the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout; (b) Brown and brook trout shall be managed for natural production under the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (c) Hatchery trout shall not be stocked in the Little Deschutes River and tributaries. (2) Objectives for fish management in Little Deschutes River and Tributaries: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of redband trout, mountain whitefish and introduced brown and brook trout in the Little Deschutes River drainage; (b) Provide diverse angling opportunities for wild trout and whitefish in the Little Deschutes River and tributaries; (c) Protect, restore and enhance wild trout and whitefish habitat in the Little Deschutes River and tributaries; (d) Maintain or improve flow for fish production in the Little Deschutes River and tributaries; (e) Improve the water quality of the Little Deschutes River and tributaries; (f) Prevent fish losses at unscreened diversions in the Little Deschutes River and tributaries; (g) Provide adequate upstream and downstream passage for fish at dams, road culverts, and other artificial obstructions; (h) Provide additional public boat and bank access from Highway 58 downstream to the mouth; (i) Determine if it is feasible to restore bull trout in the Little Deschutes River and tributaries. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3170 Crescent Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Crescent Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Crescent Lake: (a) Mountain whitefish shall be managed for natural production; redband trout, introduced kokanee salmon, rainbow and brown trout shall be managed for natural and hatchery production. All of these species shall be managed consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout. No hatchery reared whitefish shall be stocked; (b) Introduced lake trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Trophy Fish Management Alternative for trout. No hatchery reared lake trout shall be stocked. (2) Objectives for fish management in Crescent Lake: (a) Maintain genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of wild mountain whitefish in Crescent Lake; (b) Provide for a consumptive fishery on naturally and hatchery produced kokanee, redband, brown and rainbow trout, and mountain whitefish; (c) Provide a trophy fishery for naturally produced lake trout; (d) Prevent losses of fish at Crescent Lake outlet structure; (e) Provide additional boat access at Crescent Lake for use during low water conditions; (f) Protect, restore, and enhance trout and whitefish habitat at Crescent Lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3180 Summit Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Summit Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Summit Lake: (a) Summit Lake shall be managed for natural production of lake trout and mountain whitefish under the Basic Yield Management Alternative in the Trout Plan; (b) Hatchery reared brook and rainbow trout shall be stocked in Summit Lake and managed under the Basic Yield Management Alternative in the Trout Plan; (c) Introduce mountain whitefish from Crescent Lake into Summit Lake. (2) Objectives for fish management in Summit Lake: Provide consumptive angling opportunities for naturally produced lake trout and mountain whitefish and stocked brook and rainbow trout. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3190 East Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in East Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in East Lake: (a) East Lake brown trout shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Trophy Fish Management Alternative for trout; (b) Hatchery brook trout shall no longer be stocked in East Lake; (c) Rainbow trout, kokanee and Atlantic salmon shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (d) Investigate the feasibility of stocking tiger trout in East Lake. (2) Objectives for fish management in East Lake: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of rainbow and brown trout, kokanee and Atlantic salmon in East Lake; (b) Provide diverse angling opportunities for selected fish species in East Lake; (c) Protect and enhance trout rearing and spawning habitat in East Lake; (d) Investigate the feasibility of stocking tiger trout in East Lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3200 Paulina Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Paulina Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Paulina Lake: (a) Brown trout and kokanee shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Trophy Fish Management Alternative for trout; (b) Rainbow trout shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (c) Crayfish shall be managed as a recreational fishery for natural production. The commercial crayfish fishery shall be discontinued. (2) Objectives for fish management in Paulina Lake: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of rainbow trout, brown trout and kokanee in Paulina Lake; (b) Provide diverse angling opportunities for selected trout species in Paulina Lake; (c) Protect and enhance trout habitat in Paulina Lake; (d) Provide a recreational fishery for crayfish in Paulina Lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3210 Paulina Creek Policies and objectives for fish management in Paulina Creek of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Paulina Creek: Paulina Creek shall be managed for hatchery rainbow and brown trout which emigrate from Paulina Lake and a naturally reproducing brook trout population consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout. (2) Objectives for fish management in Paulina Creek: (a) Provide angling opportunities for a variety of trout species in Paulina Creek; (b) Protect and enhance fish habitat in Paulina Creek. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3220 Davis Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Davis Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Davis Lake: (a) Davis Lake shall be managed for natural and hatchery production of redband and rainbow trout consistent with the Trophy Fish Management Alternative for trout; (b) Atlantic salmon shall no longer be stocked in Davis Lake. (2) Objectives for fish management in Davis Lake: (a) Maintain genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of redband trout and mountain whitefish; (b) Provide a trophy fishery for redband and rainbow trout at Davis Lake; (c) Provide a fishery on mountain whitefish; (d) Protect fish rearing and spawning habitat in Davis Lake; (e) Improve access to Davis Lake; (f) Restore a resident population of bull trout in Davis Lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3230 Odell Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Odell Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Odell Lake: (a) No hatchery fish shall be stocked in Odell Lake or its tributaries; (b) Mountain whitefish, kokanee and redband trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (c) Lake trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Trophy Fish Management Alternative for trout; (d) Bull trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout. (2) Objectives for fish management in Odell Lake: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of wild bull trout in Odell Lake; (b) Maintain genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of mountain whitefish, kokanee and redband trout in Odell Lake while providing consumptive fisheries on these species; (c) Provide a trophy fishery for naturally produced lake trout; (d) Protect and improve trout and whitefish habitat in Odell Lake and tributaries. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3240 Odell, Ranger and Maklaks Creeks Policies and objectives for fish management in Odell, Ranger, and Maklaks Creeks of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Odell, Ranger, and Maklaks Creeks: (a) Redband trout, mountain whitefish, and brook trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Featured Species Alternative for trout; (b) Bull trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout. (2) Objectives for fish management in Odell, Ranger, and Maklaks Creeks: (a) Maintain genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of redband trout, mountain whitefish, brook trout, and bull trout; (b) Provide a basic fishery for redband trout, bull trout, brook trout, and mountain whitefish in Davis Lake tributaries; (c) Protect fish rearing and spawning habitat in Davis Lake tributaries; (d) Restore a resident population of bull trout in Odell Creek. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3250 Lava Lake and Little Lava Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Lava Lake and Little Lava Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Lava Lake and Little Lava Lake: (a) Rainbow trout in Lava Lake shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Fish Management Alternative for trout. Hatchery brook trout shall no longer be stocked in Lava Lake; (b) Redband and rainbow trout in Little Lava Lake shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout. Hatchery brook trout shall no longer be stocked in Little Lava Lake; (c) Mountain whitefish in Little Lava Lake shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout. (2) Objectives for fish management in Lava Lake and Little Lava Lake: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of redband trout and mountain whitefish in Little Lava Lake; (b) Provide recreational angling opportunities for rainbow trout in Lava Lake, and diverse angling opportunities for redband, rainbow and brook trout as well as whitefish in Little Lava Lake; (c) Tui chub shall be controlled to minimize competition with hatchery rainbow; (d) Determine the feasibility and desirability of restoring bull trout in Little Lava Lake; (e) Maintain and improve access to Lava and Little Lava lakes. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3260 Cultus Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Cultus Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Cultus Lake: (a) Lake trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Featured Species Management Alternative trout; (b) Redband and rainbow trout shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (c) Mountain whitefish shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Featured Species Fish Management Alternative for trout; (d) Brook trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Alternative for trout; (e) Crayfish shall be managed as a recreational fishery. (2) Objectives for fish management in Cultus Lake: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of indigenous redband trout and mountain whitefish in Cultus Lake; (b) Provide diverse angling opportunities for redband and rainbow trout and mountain whitefish in Cultus Lake; (c) Provide a featured species fishery for lake trout in Cultus lake; (d) Provide a recreational fishery for crayfish in Cultus Lake; (e) Maintain and improve access to Cultus Lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3270 Little Cultus Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Little Cultus Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Little Cultus Lake: (a) Redband trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (b) Brook trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout. Brook trout shall no longer be stocked in Little Cultus Lake. (2) Objectives for fish management in Little Cultus Lake: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of redband trout in Little Cultus Lake; (b) Provide angling opportunities for redband and brook trout in Little Cultus Lake; (c) Maintain and improve access to Little Cultus Lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3280 Century Drive Lakes Isolated from the Deschutes River (Sparks, Devils, Elk, Hosmer, North Twin, and South Twin Lakes) Policies and objectives for fish management in Century Drive Lakes Isolated from the Deschutes River (Sparks, Devils, Elk, Hosmer, North Twin, and South Twin Lakes) of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Century Drive Lakes Isolated from the Deschutes River (Sparks, Devils, Elk, Hosmer, North Twin, and South Twin Lakes): (a) Hosmer Lake shall be managed for hatchery produced Atlantic salmon consistent with the Featured Species Management Alternative for trout. Discontinue the stocking of brook trout. (Hostmer) Lake will switch to hatchery produced rainbow trout consistent with the Featured Species Management Alternative if the Atlantic salmon egg take ever fails; (b) Sparks Lake, Devils Lake, Elk Lake, and North and South Twin Lakes shall be managed as follows: (A) Sparks Lake shall be managed for naturally produced brook trout consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout. Discontinue stocking brook trout. Introduced cutthroat trout shall be managed consistent with the Featured Species Alternative for trout; (B) Devils Lake shall be managed for naturally produced brook trout and hatchery produced legal size rainbow trout consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (C) Elk Lake shall be managed for naturally produced kokanee and for hatchery produced brook trout consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (D) North and South Twin Lakes shall be managed for hatchery produced rainbow consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout. (2) Objectives for fish management in Century Drive Lakes Isolated from the Deschutes River (Sparks, Devils, Elk, Hosmer, North Twin, and South Twin Lakes): (a) Provide diverse angling opportunities for selected trout species in Century Drive Lakes of the Upper Deschutes River basin; (b) Protect and enhance trout habitat in the Century Drive Lakes; (c) Maintain or improve access to the Century Drive Lakes. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3290 Cascade Mountain Lakes Policies and objectives for fish management in Cascade Mountain lakes of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Cascade Mountain lakes: (a) Whitefish in Winopee Lake shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Featured Species Management Alternative for trout; (b) Cascade Mountain lakes of the upper Deschutes Subbasin shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield management alternative for trout; (c) Hatchery rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout shall be stocked into the lakes listed in subsections (A) and (B) of this section: (A) Upper Deschutes Fish District: Barbie, Big Finger, Black Crater, Blow, Blowdown, Bobby, Brahma, Cathy, Charlton, Clark, Comma, Copper, Deer, Dennis, Doris, Found, Gleneden, Golden, Goldeneye, S. Green, E. Hanks, M. Hanks, W. Hanks, Harlequinn, Hidden, Hunter, Irish, Jay, Johnny, Josephine, Junco, Kershaw, Kinnikinnic, Lady, Lemish, Lily, Lindick, Lodgepole, Long, Lucky, N. Mathieu, Merle, Phantom, Puppy, Pygmy, Raft, Red Slide, Rim, Rock Rim, Simon, L. Snowshoe, M. Snowshoe, U. Snowshoe, Strider, Swede, Taylor, N. Teddy, S. Teddy, Timmy, Todd, Tranquil, Winopee, Yapoah; (B) Klamath Fish District: Bell, Bonnies, Darlene, Effie, Elf, Farrell, Fawn, Gray Jay, Hidden, Horsepasture, Lil's, Maiden, Meek, Oldenburg, Rosary, Lower, Rosary, Middle, Rosary, Upper, Snell, Sowbug, Stag, Suzanne, Windigo, W. Windy, E. Windy, N. Windy, S. Windy, W. Yoran. (d) No fish shall be introduced into Cascade Mountain lakes not currently stocked; (e) Hatchery trout shall not be stocked into high lakes which drain into waters with wild fish populations if there is a risk to the genetic integrity of these wild populations. (2) Objectives for fish management in Cascade Mountain lakes: (a) Maintain abundance, distribution, and genetic integrity of whitefish in Winopee Lake; (b) Provide diverse angling opportunities for selected trout species in Cascade Mountain lakes of the Upper Deschutes River basin; (c) Maintain and enhance fish habitat in the Cascade Mountain lakes; (d) Minimize the impacts of hatchery trout on the production and genetic integrity of wild trout in the Deschutes River basin; (e) Manage Cascade Mountain lakes fisheries consistent with wilderness management plans to be jointly developed with Deschutes National Forest personnel. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3300 Miscellaneous Waters (Three Creeks Lake, Little Three Creeks Lake, Shevlin Pond, Century Pond, Sprague Pit Pond, Firemens Pond) Policies and objectives for fish management in Miscellaneous Waters (Three Creeks Lake, Little Three Creeks Lake, Shevlin Pond, Century Pond, Sprague Pit Pond, Firemens Pond) of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (1) Policies for fish management in Miscellaneous Waters (Three Creeks Lake, Little Three Creeks Lake, Shevlin Pond, Century Pond, Sprague Pit Pond, Firemens Pond): (a) Three Creeks Lake shall be managed for hatchery, legal-sized rainbow trout and naturally produced brook and rainbow trout consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (b) Little Three Creeks Lake shall be managed for naturally produced brook and rainbow trout consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (c) Shevlin, Sprague Pit and Century Drive ponds shall be managed for hatchery produced, legal-sized rainbow trout consistent with the Intensive Use Management Alternative for trout; (d) Fireman's Pond shall be managed for hatchery produced, legal-sized rainbow trout consistent with the Intensive Use Management Alternative for trout. Warmwater fish shall be managed for natural and hatchery production of bluegill and transfer of stock-sized bass and bluegill consistent with Basic Yield Management in the Warmwater Fish Plan. (2) Objectives for fish management in Miscellaneous Waters (Three Creeks Lake, Little Three Creeks Lake, Shevlin Pond, Century Pond, Sprague Pit Pond, Firemens Pond): (a) Provide diverse angling opportunities for selected trout species in miscellaneous waters of the Upper Deschutes River basin; (b) Continue to adjust angling regulation to fit the fisheries at the Miscellaneous Waters; (c) Protect and enhance trout habitat in the Miscellaneous Waters; (d) Maintain or improve access to the Miscellaneous Waters; (e) Develop additional Miscellaneous Waters as opportunities become available. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96 635-500-3400 Applicability OAR 635-500-3400 through 635-500-3520 apply to the Sandy River basin. The Sandy River basin is defined as the Sandy River and its tributaries that originate high on the west and south slopes of Mount Hood, flow approximately 55 miles in a northwesterly direction and enter the Columbia River near Troutdale (Columbia RM 120.5). The Sandy River basin is situated in Multnomah and Clackamas counties, and drains approximately 508 square miles. The Sandy River basin is comprised of several subbasins, many of which are uniquely distinct hydrologically and geomorphologically. Principal tributaries include the Zigzag River, Still Creek, and Salmon River in the upper basin and Bull Run River, Gordon, Cedar, and Beaver creeks in the lower basin. Many other smaller tributaries located throughout the basin contribute significantly to streamflows and provide habitat for a wide array of fish and wildlife assemblages. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-3410 Organization of rules Administrative rules for the Sandy River basin are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-3420 covers objectives for habitat management in the Sandy River basin. (2) OAR 635-500-3430 covers policies and objectives for winter steelhead management in the Sandy River basin. (3) OAR 635-500-3440 covers policies and objectives for summer steelhead management in the Sandy River basin. (4) OAR 635-500-3450 covers policies and objectives for coho management in the Sandy River basin. (5) OAR 635-500-3460 covers policies and objectives for spring chinook management in the Sandy River basin. (6) OAR 635-500-3470 covers policies and objectives for fall chinook management in the Sandy River basin. (7) OAR 635-500-3480 covers policies and objectives for trout production in the Sandy River basin. (8) OAR 635-500-3490 covers policies and objectives for trout management in Cascade mountain lakes of the Sandy River basin. (9) OAR 635-500-3500 covers policies and objectives for trout management in high use reservoirs and small ponds of the Sandy River basin. (10) OAR 635-500-3510 covers policies and objectives for warmwater and other miscellaneous fish management in the Sandy River basin. (11) OAR 635-500-3520 covers policies and objectives for public access management in the Sandy River basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-3420 Habitat Objectives for habitat management in the Sandy River basin. (1) Maintain and improve upstream and downstream passage for fish in the Sandy River basin at dams, water diversions, existing fishways, culverts and, where needed, at in-channel debris jams. (2) Protect, enhance, and restore fish habitat in the Sandy River basin. (3) Inventory stream and watershed conditions using current methods to assess factors limiting fish production in the Sandy River basin. (4) Reduce artificial introductions of sediment into the Sandy River and basin tributaries. (5) Restore natural streamflows where possible, and protect existing streamflows and water quality from degradation associated with operation of dams, water diversions, effluents, mining, timber harvest, recreation, and other instream activities. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-3430 Winter Steelhead Policies and objectives for wild and hatchery winter steelhead management in the Sandy River basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Sandy River basin shall be managed for both wild and hatchery produced winter steelhead; and (b) The upper Sandy basin will be managed to limit hatchery winter steelhead stray rates to less than 10% above Marmot Dam, and no greater than 30% for the basin as an aggregate. (2) Objectives: (a) Rebuild native winter steelhead runs in the Sandy River basin by achieving an average annual spawning escapement of 1,730 wild winter steelhead. Establish an increasing trend in the population of Sandy River wild winter steelhead. (b) Provide angling opportunities for winter steelhead in the Sandy River basin. This includes consumptive fisheries on hatchery winter steelhead, and a catch-and-release fishery on wild winter steelhead. (c) So long as it is in place, utilize the counting facility at Marmot Dam to remove hatchery winter steelhead, count returning wild winter steelhead, and monitor stray rates to the upper basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98; DFW 21-2001, f. & cert. ef. 4-16-01; DFW 100-2003 f. & cert. ef. 9-25-03 635-500-3440 Summer Steelhead Policy and objectives for hatchery summer steelhead management in the Sandy River basin. (1) Policy: The Sandy River basin shall be managed for hatchery summer steelhead: Hatchery summer steelhead smolts shall be released in the lower Sandy River basin, where suitable adult holding habitat is available throughout the summer and where adult returns will provide optimum recreational opportunity. (2) Objectives: (a) Release an annual 75,000 summer steelhead smolts into the lower Sandy River basin. (b) Maximize native fish production in the Sandy basin by eliminating potential genetic and ecological impacts of introduced hatchery summer steelhead in the basin above Marmot Dam by sorting hatchery summer steelhead and preventing their passage into the upper basin. (c) Determine if a native population of summer steelhead exists in the Sandy River basin. (d) Provide a fishery on hatchery summer steelhead in the Sandy River below Marmot Dam until such time as the sorting facility is removed. When date certain has been determined for removal of Marmot Dam, the Department shall return the issue of continued releases of salmon steelhead into the Sandy Basin to the Commission for review and additional rulemaking, if appropriate. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98; DFW 100-2003 f. & cert. ef. 9-25-03 635-500-3450 Coho Policies and objectives for wild and hatchery coho management in the Sandy River basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Sandy River basin shall be managed for both wild and hatchery produced coho; and (b) The Sandy River will be managed to limit hatchery coho stray rates to less than an aggregate of 10% in the entire basin. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve a minimum five-year average spawning escapement of 1,100 wild coho salmon. Establish an increasing trend in the population of Sandy River wild coho salmon. (b) Provide angling opportunities for coho salmon in the Sandy River basin. This includes consumptive fisheries on hatchery coho, and an incidental catch-and-release fishery on wild coho if consistent with a recovery plan adopted for Lower Columbia coho. (c) Address issues concerning conservation, fisheries, and hatchery production through Commission adoption of a Lower Columbia River Coho Recovery Plan. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98; DFW 100-2003 f. & cert. ef. 9-25-03 635-500-3460 Spring Chinook Policies and objectives for wild and hatchery spring chinook management in the Sandy River basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Sandy River basin shall be managed for both wild and hatchery produced spring chinook; and (b) The Sandy River Basin shall be managed to limit hatchery spring chinook stray rates to less than 10% above Marmot Dam. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve an average annual spawning escapement of 2,000 wild spring chinook into the Sandy River basin. Establish an increasing trend in the population of Sandy River wild spring chinook. (b) Provide angling opportunities for spring chinook in the Sandy River basin. This includes consumptive fisheries on hatchery spring chinook and a catch-and-release fishery on wild spring chinook. (c) So long as it is in place, utilize the counting facility at Marmot Dam to remove hatchery chinook, count returning wild chinook, and monitor stray rates to the upper basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98; DFW 21-2001, f. & cert. ef. 4-16-01; DFW 100-2003 f. & cert. ef. 9-25-03 635-500-3470 Fall Chinook Policy and objectives for wild fall chinook only management in the Sandy River basin. (1) Policy: No hatchery fall chinook shall be released in the Sandy River basin. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain an annual average escapement of 1,500 wild late maturing fall chinook (Sandy Gene Conservation Group) to the standard survey spawning reach in the Sandy River basin from RM 6 upstream to RM 13; (b) Provide sport angling opportunities for fall chinook in the Sandy River basin; (c) Ensure that abundance of adult fall chinook in the Sandy Gene Conservation Group does not drop below 300 spawners in any run year. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-3480 Wild Trout Production Policy and objectives for wild trout production enhancement in the Sandy River basin. (1) Policy: Native rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, whitefish, and introduced brook trout in the Sandy River basin shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish management alternative for trout (ODFW Trout Plan, 1987). Hatchery trout releases in the Sandy River basin shall be confined to standing water bodies only. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of native rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and whitefish populations by enhancing natural production, preserving and restoring historical distribution, and by sustaining multiple age-classes; (b) Provide angling opportunities on naturally produced rainbow and cutthroat trout in the basin, and continue to provide consumptive angling opportunities for brook trout; (c) Protect, enhance, and restore rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and whitefish habitat; (d) Ensure adequate fish passage is provided and maintained throughout the basin; (e) Achieve mitigation for lost searun and fluvial trout spawning and rearing habitat associated with hydropower water diversions in the basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-3490 Trout - Cascade Mountain Lakes Policies and objectives for trout management in Cascade mountain lakes of the Sandy River basin. (1) Policies: (a) Cascade mountain lakes within the Sandy River basin shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield management alternative for trout; (b) Hatchery rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout shall be periodically stocked into the lakes listed in the Plan. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide diverse angling opportunities for trout in Cascade mountain lakes within the Sandy River basin; (b) Minimize the impacts of hatchery trout on the production and genetic integrity of adjacent populations of wild trout in the Sandy River basin streams; (c) Manage Cascade mountain lake fisheries consistent with wilderness management plans developed jointly with the Mt. Hood National Forest. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-3500 Trout - High Use Reservoirs and Small Ponds Policy and objectives for trout management in high use reservoirs and small ponds of the Sandy River basin. (1) Policy: Collins, Roslyn, and Trillium lakes and Mt. Hood College Pond shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the intensive use management alternative for trout. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide diverse angling opportunities for a consumptive fishery on hatchery produced fish; (b) Minimize the impacts of hatchery trout on the production and genetic integrity of adjacent populations of wild trout. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-3510 Warmwater and Other Miscellaneous Fish Policies and objectives for warmwater and other miscellaneous fish management in the Sandy River basin. (1) Policies: (a) Warmwater game fish and other introduced warmwater fish shall be managed to discourage increases in natural production in the Sandy River basin; (b) Warmwater fish species shall not be stocked in mainstem areas or tributaries of the Sandy River basin. Stocking of private ponds within the basin shall be considered on an individual basis. (2) Objectives: (a) Prevent the expansion of non-indigenous warmwater fish populations into upstream reaches of the basin; (b) Protect populations and habitats of sensitive, threatened, or endangered non-game fishes in the Sandy River basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-3520 Public Access Policies and objective for public access management in the Sandy River basin. (1) Policies: (a) ODFW shall seek to provide access to allow the public to enjoy the Sandy River basin's fish populations, to provide a diversity of angling and viewing opportunities, and to encourage a dispersion of angling effort; (b) Acquisition and development of access sites shall be consistent with policies and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) Objective: Maintain present boat access facilities in the lower Sandy River and increase access for bank anglers throughout the Sandy River basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 4-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 Klamath River Basin Fish Management Policies and Objectives 635-500-3600 Applicability OAR 635-500-3600 through 635-500-3880 apply to the Klamath River Basin. The Klamath River Basin in Oregon is the headwaters of Klamath River which runs through northwestern California to the Pacific Ocean. These Oregon Administrative Rules apply to all waters of the Klamath River Basin within the State of Oregon, which are located in Jackson, Klamath, and Lake counties. Unless otherwise identified as a management option under the Warmwater Fish Management Plan, all management options like "Basic Yield" and "Featured Species" refer to management options under Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Trout Management Plan (OAR 635-500-0100 through OAR 635-500-0120). Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3610 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the Klamath River Basin are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-3620 covers policies and objectives for habitat management of the Klamath River Basin. (2) OAR 635-500-3630 covers policies and objectives for fish management in all waters of the Klamath River Basin. (3) OAR 635-500-3640 covers policies and objectives for fish management from state line to Upper Klamath Lake, including Spencer Creek, Lake Ewauna and Link River, of the Klamath River Basin. (4) OAR 635-500-3650 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Upper Klamath and Agency lakes including all tributaries, or portions thereof, contributing redband trout production to the lakes' rearing population; Williamson River below the falls (RM 23) and tributaries (Spring, Larkin and Sunnybrook creeks); Sprague River mainstem and tributaries (Trout Creek, Sycan River and tributaries below the outlet of Sycan Marsh, North Fork Sprague River up to RM 12 and tributaries, South Fork Sprague River up to RM 10 and tributaries); Wood River and tributaries; Sevenmile Creek and tributaries; Fourmile Creek (north), Crystal Creek, Recreation Creek, Thomason Creek, Harriman Creek, Odessa Creek, and Short Creek of the Klamath River Basin. (5) OAR 635-500-3660 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Williamson River, above the falls (RM 23) and tributaries, of the Klamath River Basin. (6) OAR 635-500-3670 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Sycan River above the outlet of Sycan Marsh and tributaries, including Long and Coyote creeks; North Fork Sprague River (above RM 12) and tributaries; South Fork Sprague River (above RM 10) and tributaries, including Deming Creek; Cascade Mountain streams: Sink, Cottonwood, Scott, Sand, Threemile, Cherry, Rock, Fourmile, Moss, and Denny creeks; Jenny, Fall, Scotch, Cottonwood, Grouse, Long John, and Cow creeks of the Klamath River Basin. (7) OAR 635-500-3680 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Lost River, and tributaries, of the Klamath River Basin. (8) OAR 635-500-3690 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Fourmile Lake of the Klamath River Basin. (9) OAR 635-500-3700 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Lake of the Woods of the Klamath River Basin. (10) OAR 635-500-3710 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Miller Lake and Miller Creek of the Klamath River Basin. (11) OAR 635-500-3720 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Cascade and Gearhart Mountain lakes of the Klamath River Basin. (12) OAR 635-500-3730 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Howard Prairie Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (13) OAR 635-500-3740 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Hyatt Lake of the Klamath River Basin. (14) OAR 635-500-3750 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Little Hyatt Lake of the Klamath River Basin. (15) OAR 635-500-3760 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Keene Creek Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (16) OAR 635-500-3770 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Deadhorse Lake of the Klamath River Basin. (17) OAR 635-500-3780 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Holbrook Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (18) OAR 635-500-3790 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Heart Lake of the Klamath River Basin. (19) OAR 635-500-3800 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Big Swamp Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (20) OAR 635-500-3810 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Lofton Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (21) OAR 635-500-3820 covers policies and objectives for fish management in J. C. Boyle Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (22) OAR 635-500-3830 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Gerber Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (23) OAR 635-500-3840 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Willow Valley Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (24) OAR 635-500-3850 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Devil Lake of the Klamath River Basin. (25) OAR 635-500-3860 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Campbell Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (26) OAR 635-500-3870 covers policies and objectives for fish management in Bumpheads, Upper Midway, Dog Hollow, Round Valley, and Smith Reservoirs of the Klamath River Basin. (27) OAR 635-500-3880 covers policies and objectives for angler access of the Klamath River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3620 Habitat Management Policy and objectives for habitat management in Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Habitat that is critical to the natural production of indigenous fish populations shall be protected; proactive conservation shall be preferred over habitat restoration. (2) Objectives: (a) Protect and restore riparian habitats throughout the Klamath Basin; (b) All artificial barriers to fish passage shall have adequate facilities installed to provide unimpaired upstream passage; (c) All water diversions and water storage facilities shall have appropriate screening to prevent entrainment of fish; (d) Pursue perennial instream flows throughout the Klamath Basin to improve habitat and natural production of indigenous species; (e) Protect and restore water quality throughout the Klamath Basin as it relates to the maintenance of fish resources; (f) Protect trout and kokanee salmon spawning and rearing habitat in Fourmile Lake; (g) Protect, maintain or improve spawning and rearing habitat for fish in Lake of the Woods and tributaries; (h) Develop habitat in Hyatt Lake to enhance bass and trout populations. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3630 Klamath River Basin, All Waters Policies and objectives for fish management in Klamath River Basin, all waters. (1) Policies: (a) Bull trout, within the Klamath Basin, shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Fish Management Option; angling regulations shall prohibit the take of bull trout within the Klamath Basin; (b) Lost River and shortnose suckers, classified as Endangered, shall be managed according to the adopted Recovery Plan for those species; angling regulations shall identify them as protected species; (c) Non-game fish species, within their native habitats, shall be managed exclusively for natural production; (d) Except where there are policies specific to individual subbasins or waters, warmwater game fish shall be managed for natural production and stocked fish under the Basic Yield Management Option in the Warmwater Fish Management Plan (OAR 635-500-0055); (e) Crayfish and introduced bull frogs shall be managed for natural production only. (2) Objectives: (a) Maximize protection of genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of bull trout in the Klamath Basin; (b) Maximize protection of genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of Lost River and shortnose suckers in the Klamath Basin; (c) Maintain protection of genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of native non-game fish species within their native habitats within the Klamath Basin; (d) Provide consumptive angling opportunities for basic yield fisheries on naturally produced and stocked warmwater game fish; (e) Maintain genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of native crayfish while providing for consumptive harvest of this species; (f) Reduce the density of introduced bull frogs within the Klamath Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3640 Klamath River: State line to Upper Klamath Lake, including Spencer Creek, Lake Ewauna and Link River, of the Klamath River Basin Policies and objectives for fish management in Klamath River: State line to Upper Klamath Lake, including Spencer Creek, Lake Ewauna and Link River, of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Redband trout in Klamath River, including Spencer Creek, Lake Ewauna and Link River, shall be managed for natural production only consistent with the Wild Fish Management Option; (b) No hatchery trout shall be stocked in Klamath River, including Spencer Creek, Lake Ewauna and Link River. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain protection of genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of redband trout in these waters; (b) Provide a consumptive fishery for redband trout. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3650 Various Lakes, Rivers, and Tributaries of the Klamath River Basin Policies and objectives for fish management apply to the following lakes, rivers, and tributaries of the Klamath River Basin: Upper Klamath and Agency lakes including all tributaries, or portions thereof, contributing redband trout production to the lakes' rearing population; Williamson River below the falls (RM 23) and tributaries (Spring, Larkin and Sunnybrook creeks); Sprague River mainstem and tributaries (Trout Creek, Sycan River and tributaries below the outlet of Sycan Marsh, North Fork Sprague River up to RM 12 and tributaries, South Fork Sprague River up to RM 10 and tributaries); Wood River and tributaries; Sevenmile Creek and tributaries; Fourmile Creek (north), Crystal Creek, Recreation Creek, Thomason Creek, Harriman Creek, Odessa Creek, and Short Creek of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Redband and introduced brown trout in Upper Klamath and Agency lakes, Williamson River below the falls (RM 23) and tributaries, Wood River and tributaries, Sevenmile Creek and tributaries, and Fourmile (north), Crystal, Recreation, Thomason, Harriman, Odessa, and Short creeks, shall be managed for natural production only consistent with the Trophy Fish Management Option. Introduced brook trout shall be managed for natural production only consistent with the Basic Yield Management Option in these waters; (b) Redband and introduced brown trout in Sprague River mainstem and tributaries (Trout Creek; Sycan River and tributaries up to the outlet of Sycan Marsh; North Fork Sprague River and tributaries up to RM 12; and South Fork Sprague River and tributaries up to RM 10) shall be managed for natural production only consistent with the Wild Trout Management Option. Introduced brook trout shall be managed for natural production only consistent with the Basic Yield Management Option in these waters; (c) No hatchery trout shall be stocked in these waters. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain protection of genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of redband trout in these waters; (b) Provide for diverse angling opportunities by providing for consumptive and nonconsumptive fisheries on redband trout and introduced brown and brook trout where they occur in these waters. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3660 Williamson River, Above the Falls (RM 23) and Tributaries, of the Klamath River Basin Policies and objectives for fish management in Williamson River, Above the Falls (RM 23) and Tributaries, of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Redband trout shall be managed for natural production only consistent with the Wild Fish Management Option while introduced brook and brown trout shall be managed for natural production only consistent with the Basic Yield Management Option; (b) No hatchery fish shall be stocked in these waters. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain protection of genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of redband trout in these waters; (b) Provide a consumptive fishery for redband and introduced brook and brown trout. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3670 Sycan River, Sprague River North and South Forks, Cascade Mountain Streams, and Various Creeks of the Klamath River Basin Policies and objectives for fish management in Sycan River above the outlet of Sycan Marsh and tributaries, including Long and Coyote creeks; North Fork Sprague River (above RM 12) and tributaries; South Fork Sprague River (above RM 10) and tributaries, including Deming Creek; Cascade Mountain streams: Sink, Cottonwood, Scott, Sand, Threemile, Cherry, Rock, Fourmile, Moss, and Denny creeks; Jenny, Fall, Scotch, Cottonwood, Grouse, Long John, and Cow creeks of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Redband and steelhead trout in these waters shall be managed for natural production only consistent with the Wild Trout Management Option; (b) Introduced brook and brown trout in these waters shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Option; (c) No hatchery trout shall be stocked in these waters. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain protection of genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of redband and steelhead trout in these waters; (b) Provide diverse fisheries for redband and introduced brook and brown trout. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3680 Lost River and Tributaries Policies and objectives for fish management in Lost River, and tributaries, of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Redband trout in Lost River and tributaries shall be managed for natural production only consistent with the Wild Trout Management Option; (b) Hatchery trout shall not be stocked in Lost River and tributaries. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain protection of genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of redband trout in Lost River and tributaries; (b) Provide consumptive fisheries for redband trout in these waters. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3690 Fourmile Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Fourmile Lake of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Fourmile Lake shall be managed for natural production of brook trout and kokanee salmon and for hatchery reared redband trout under the Basic Yield Management Option; (b) Lake trout shall be introduced to Fourmile Lake and managed for natural production under the Trophy Fish Management Option. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide consumptive fisheries for introduced, naturally producing brook and lake trout and kokanee salmon and for stocked, hatchery redband trout; (b) Prevent loss of fish at the Fourmile Lake irrigation diversion outlet structure; (c) Protect native trout in Fourmile Creek and tributaries downstream of Fourmile Lake from hatchery fish that move down out of the lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3700 Lake of the Woods Policies and objectives for fish management in Lake of the Woods of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Lake of the Woods shall be managed for natural and hatchery production of kokanee salmon, and redband and brown trout under the Basic Yield Management Option; (b) Lake of the Woods shall be managed for natural production of brook trout, black crappie, yellow perch and brown bullheads under the Basic Yield Management Option; (c) Lake of the Woods shall be managed for natural production of largemouth bass under the Quality Management Option. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide for consumptive fisheries on introduced and hatchery produced kokanee salmon, redband and brown trout; and on naturally produced brook trout; (b) Provide a basic yield, consumptive fishery on naturally produced black crappie, yellow perch and brown bullheads; (c) Provide a quality fishery for naturally produced largemouth bass as measured by the Proportional Stock Density (PSD) and the Relative Stock Density (RSD) and the electrofishing catch-per-unit-of-effort (CPUE); (d) Protect native trout in Seldom and Fourmile creeks downstream of Lake of the Woods from hatchery fish that may move out of the lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3710 Miller Lake and Miller Creek Policies and objectives for fish management in Miller Lake and Miller Creek of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Miller Lake shall be managed for natural production of kokanee salmon and for hatchery reared redband and brown trout under the Basic Yield Management Option; (b) Miller Creek shall be managed for natural production of redband (rainbow) and brown trout under the Basic Yield Management Option. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide a consumptive fishery for introduced, naturally producing kokanee salmon and stocked, hatchery-reared redband and brown trout; (b) Provide a consumptive fishery for introduced, naturally producing redband (rainbow) and brown trout in Miller Creek. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3720 Cascade and Gearhart Mountain Lakes Policy and objectives for fish management in Cascade and Gearhart Mountain Lakes of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Cascade and Gearhart Mountain lakes within the Klamath River Basin shall be managed for selected species of hatchery reared trout and managed for the Basic Yield Management Option. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide consumptive fisheries for selected trout species in Cascade and Gearhart Mountain lakes of the Klamath River Basin; (b) Minimize the impacts of hatchery trout stocked in Cascade and Gearhart Mountain lakes on the production and genetic integrity of wild trout and native wildlife in the Klamath River Basin; (c) Manage Cascade and Gearhart Mountain lakes fisheries consistent with wilderness management plans to be jointly developed with Winema and Fremont National Forest personnel. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3730 Howard Prairie Reservoir Policy and objectives for fish management in Howard Prairie Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Howard Prairie Reservoir shall be managed primarily for hatchery production of rainbow trout consistent with the Basic Yield Management Option. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide a consumptive fishery for hatchery trout; (b) Protect unique wild trout in the tributaries to Howard Prairie Reservoir and the wild trout and sucker populations downstream from Howard Prairie Reservoir in Jenny Creek from hatchery fish that may move out of the reservoir. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3740 Hyatt Lake Policies and objectives for fish management in Hyatt Lake of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Rainbow trout shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Option; (b) Largemouth bass shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Option unless it is determined that the Quality Fish Management Option is beneficial. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide a consumptive fishery on hatchery rainbow trout; (b) Provide a consumptive fishery for naturally reproducing largemouth bass; (c) Protect unique wild trout and sucker populations downstream from Hyatt Lake in Jenny Creek from hatchery fish escaping from the reservoir. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3750 Little Hyatt Lake Policy and objectives for fish management in Little Hyatt Lake of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Little Hyatt Lake shall be managed for hatchery production of rainbow trout consistent with the Basic Yield Management Option. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide a consumptive fishery on hatchery rainbow trout; (b) Protect unique wild trout and sucker populations downstream from Little Hyatt Lake in the Jenny Creek system from hatchery fish escaping from the reservoir. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3760 Keene Creek Reservoir Policy and objective for fish management in Keene Creek Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Keene Creek Reservoir shall be managed for natural production of redband trout under the Basic Yield Management Option. (2) Objective: Protect unique redband trout and sucker populations downstream from Keene Creek Reservoir in the Jenny Creek system from hatchery fish escaping from the reservoir. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3770 Deadhorse Lake Policy and objective for fish management in Deadhorse Lake of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Deadhorse Lake shall be managed for hatchery production of rainbow and brook trout under the Basic Yield Management Option. (2) Objective: Provide a consumptive fishery for stocked rainbow and brook trout. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3780 Holbrook Reservoir Policy and objectives for fish management in Holbrook Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Holbrook Reservoir shall be managed for hatchery production of rainbow trout consistent with the Basic Yield Management Option. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide a consumptive fishery for stocked rainbow trout; (b) Protect the genetic integrity of wild redband trout in Fishhole Creek. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3790 Heart Lake Policy and objectives for fish management in Heart Lake of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Heart Lake shall be managed for hatchery production of rainbow trout and kokanee salmon under the Basic Yield Management Option. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide a consumptive fishery for stocked rainbow trout and kokanee salmon; (b) Protect the genetic integrity of wild redband trout in Fishhole Creek. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3800 Big Swamp Reservoir Policies and objectives for fish management in Big Swamp Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin shall be guided by OAR 635-500-3630 for warmwater game fish; that is for natural production of brown bullheads under the Basic Yield Management Option in the Warmwater Fish Management Plan (OAR 635-500-0055). Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3810 Lofton Reservoir Policy and objective for fish management in Lofton Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Lofton Reservoir shall be managed for hatchery production of rainbow trout under the Basic Yield Management Option. (2) Objective: Provide a consumptive fishery for stocked rainbow trout. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3820 J. C. Boyle Reservoir Policies and objectives for fish management in J. D. Boyle Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Redband trout in J. C. Boyle Reservoir shall be managed for natural production under the Wild Fish Management Option; (b) No hatchery reared fish shall be stocked in J. C. Boyle Reservoir. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain protection of genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of wild redband trout; (b) Provide a consumptive fishery for warmwater game fish. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3830 Gerber Reservoir Policies and objective for fish management in Gerber Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Redband trout in Gerber Reservoir shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Wild Trout Management Option; (b) All game fish species other than redband trout in Gerber Reservoir shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Option; (c) No stocking of fish shall be done in Gerber Reservoir. (2) Objective: Maintain protection of genetic diversity, adaptiveness and abundance of all fish species in Gerber Reservoir. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3840 Willow Valley Reservoir Policy and objective for fish management in Willow Valley Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Lahontan cutthroat trout in Willow Valley Reservoir shall be managed for natural and hatchery production under the Basic Yield Management Option. (2) Objective: Improve angler catch rates for Lahontan cutthroat trout by periodically supplementing their natural production with surplus hatchery fish from Klamath Hatchery. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3850 Devil Lake Policy and objectives for fish management in Devil Lake of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Devil Lake shall be managed for hatchery production of rainbow trout under the Basic Yield Management Option. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide a consumptive fishery for stocked rainbow trout; (b) Protect the wild redband trout population in Fishhole Creek from hatchery fish escaping from Devil Lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3860 Campbell Reservoir Policy and objectives for fish management in Campbell Reservoir of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Campbell Reservoir shall be managed for natural production of redband trout until the Deming Creek diversion is screened when management shall be changed to hatchery production of rainbow trout; under either management direction, it shall be managed under the Basic Yield Management Option. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide a consumptive fishery for naturally produced redband or hatchery produced rainbow trout; (b) Protect the wild redband trout population in Deming Creek from hatchery fish escaping from Campbell Reservoir. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3870 Bumpheads, Upper Midway, Dog Hollow, Round Valley, and Smith Reservoirs Policies and objectives for fish management in Bumpheads, Upper Midway, Dog Hollow, Round Valley, and Smith Reservoirs of the Klamath River Basin shall be guided by OAR 635-500-3630 for warmwater game fish. That prescription is for those species to be managed for natural production and with stocked fish consistent with the Basic Yield Management Option in the Warmwater Fish Management Plan (OAR 635-500-0055). Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 635-500-3880 Angler Access Policy and objectives for angler access of the Klamath River Basin. (1) Policy: Barrier free access to angling opportunities shall be provided for the angling public where it is appropriate and feasible. (2) Objectives: (a) As opportunities arise, acquire the angler access sites as follows: (A) Klamath River, boat ramp and parking, at Keno adjacent to Hwy. 66; (B) Upper Klamath Lake, boat ramp and parking, at Modoc Point, Algoma Pond, and Pelican Cut upgrade; and additional parking at Rocky Point; (C) Lower Williamson River, boat ramps and parking, at Modoc Point Road, rapids and Hwy. 97 crossing area, Pine Ridge above Chiloquin Bridge reach, and Collier State Park-Williamson River Campground reach; (D) Wood River, boat ramp and parking, at Weed Road, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife property; (E) Sprague River, boat ramp and parking at Chiloquin Dam pool, RM 6 substation, RM 11 lower Williamson River Road, RM 15-20 area, RM 30 area S'Ocholis Canyon, Lone Pine, Sprague River Hwy. crossing, Klamath County sites off Drews Road upgrade, and Godowa Springs Road crossing at RM 72; (F) Willow Valley Reservoir, boat ramp and parking, to accommodate lower water levels; (G) Campbell Reservoir, boat ramp and parking, on public land to accommodate lower water levels. (b) Develop and maintain facilities providing appropriate access to a diversity of angling opportunities; (c) Encourage Division of State Lands to pursue navigability claims on rivers where documentation exists that they meet federal navigability standards. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97 Miller Lake Lamprey Conservation Plan 635-500-3885 Miller Lake Lamprey Conservation Plan These rules are established to provide policy direction for the conservation and management of the Miller Lake Lamprey Species Management Unit. The Miller Lake Lamprey Conservation Plan Implementation Strategy guides Department staff in the implementation of management strategies. (1) Species Management Unit and Population Description The Miller Lake Lamprey species management unit is comprised of six documented populations and one uncertain population. They are: (a) Mainstem Upper Williamson River above Klamath Marsh; (b) Miller Creek; (c) Jack Creek; (d) Sycan River above Sycan Marsh; (e) Long Creek; (f) Coyote Creek; (g) Shake Creek (lamprey species uncertain). (2) Desired Status The desired status of the Miller Lake lamprey is for the species to be distributed widely throughout its historic range, with populations robust enough to withstand stochastic environmental events, and with both the populations and their habitat secure from anthropogenic threats. (3) Management Strategies The short- and long-term management strategies for the Miller Lake Lamprey species management unit are: (a) Short-term Strategy Re-establish connectivity to Miller Lake. (b) Long-term Strategies (A) Ensure appropriate habitat conditions and availability within the natural range of Miller Lake lamprey. (B) Reduce entrainment or the potential for entrainment of adult and larval lampreys into water diversions. (C) Reduce stranding or the potential for stranding of larval lampreys in dewatered segments of streams below water diversions. (D) Maintain unobstructed opportunities, within and among populations, to allow for genetic exchange, natural dispersal or migration activities, and re-colonization of unoccupied portions of historical habitat. (E) No hatchery fish shall be stocked in streams that support Miller Lake lamprey. (4) Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (a) Research: Promote scientific studies of the Miller Lake Lamprey to aid in the conservation of the species. (b) Monitoring: Where appropriate, incorporate lampreys into fish survey protocols in the Klamath Basin and seek to collaborate with other researchers carrying out lamprey surveys in the Basin. (c) Evaluation: Periodically evaluate the status of Miller Lake lamprey and the success of the conservation plan management strategies. (5) Adaptive Management: (a) The Klamath Watershed District Manager shall assemble a group of scientists with experience or interest in lamprey biology to serve as the Miller Lake Lamprey Technical Management Team. (b) The Miller Lake Lamprey Technical Management Team shall meet periodically to review the success of the management actions identified in the Miller Lake Lamprey Conservation Plan and identify modifications to management actions that are needed to achieve the desired status for Miller Lake lamprey. (6) Trigger for Plan Modification Substantial negative changes in the distribution or abundance of the Miller Lake lamprey, or the recognition of new threats to the species, shall prompt a review of the species management unit's status and all Miller Lake Lamprey Conservation Plan management strategies by the Miller Lake Lamprey Technical Management Team. Appropriate modifications to the Miller Lake Lamprey Conservation Plan intended to better achieve the desired status identified in the Plan shall be proposed by the Miller Lake Lamprey Technical Management Team. (7) Reporting: (a) The Miller Lake Lamprey Technical Management Team shall periodically report on the status of Miller Lake lamprey and the effectiveness of the management strategies identified in the Miller Lake Lamprey Conservation Plan. (b) Annual Miller Lake Lamprey data collected and any reports on the status of Miller Lake Lamprey or evaluations of the Miller Lake Lamprey Conservation Plan shall be made available to the public. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, 506.129 Hist.: DFW 57-2005, f. 6-21-05, cert. ef. 7-1-05 635-500-4000 Applicability OAR 635-500-4000 through 635-500-4100 apply to the mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. The small ocean tributary basins along the mid-coast have a combined size of about 371 square miles. Important small ocean tributary streams include Beaver, Big (Lincoln County), Cummins, Bob, Tenmile, Rock, Big (Lane County) and Cape creeks. Together, they have about 574 miles of stream. About one-half of the land in the basins of tributary streams is in private ownership. The U.S. Forest Service is also a major landowner. The Bureau of Land Management has small holdings in the basin. The dominant land use in the Oregon mid-coast is forestry. Areas managed as forest contain, or are used to produce coniferous and deciduous trees. Rural wood lots, land regenerating from cuts and burns, as well as mixed and pure stands of merchantable or non-merchantable timber are included. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4010 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the mid-coast small ocean tributary streams are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-4020 covers mid-coast small ocean tributary streams, all waters. (2) OAR 635-500-4030 covers habitat management. (3) OAR 635-500-4040 covers fall chinook. (4) OAR 635-500-4050 covers coho salmon. (5) OAR 635-500-4060 covers winter steelhead. (6) OAR 635-500-4070 covers cutthroat trout. (7) OAR 635-500-4080 covers pacific lamprey. (8) OAR 635-500-4090 covers crayfish. (9) OAR 635-500-4100 covers public access. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4020 Mid-Coast Small Ocean Tributary Streams, All Waters Policies and objective for fish management in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams, all waters. (1) Policies: (a) Fish management in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams shall be directed at protecting and restoring self-sustaining populations of all fish species native to the basin; (b) Management of individual fish populations and their habitat shall only be emphasized when remedial actions are needed to address critical stocks or species, or when a population is the cause of constraints placed on mixed-stock fisheries or land use activities; (c) Permanent natural barriers to fish migration shall not be altered to allow fish passage, and fish shall not be stocked above these barriers. However, existing fish ladders shall be maintained; (d) Conservation objectives take priority over harvest objectives. (2) Objective: Restore and maintain productive populations of all species of salmonids native to mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4030 Habitat Management Policies and objectives for habitat management in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. (1) Policies: (a) The Department shall actively pursue and promote habitat protection and improvement necessary to achieve the objectives for management of the basins' aquatic resources; (b) The Department shall coordinate with and advise landowners and management agencies of mid-coast small ocean tributary basins; (c) Habitat protection shall be emphasized over habitat restoration and enhancement; (d) Potential losses of fish production from habitat alteration shall be prevented or reduced to the extent possible. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain or increase in-stream flows during summer low flow periods in mid-coast small ocean tributary basins; (b) Reduce summer water temperatures where artificial warming occurs that is detrimental to fish; (c) Increase in-stream channel complexity in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams; (d) Reduce artificially accelerated erosion rates and inputs of sediments into waterways in mid-coast small ocean tributary basins; (e) Prevent chemical contaminants from degrading fish habitat in mid-coast small ocean tributary basins; (f) Protect natural fish passage conditions in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams; (g) Increase habitat area available to fish in mid-coast small ocean tributary basins; (h) Coordinate with other agencies and landowners to implement habitat protection and restoration activities. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4040 Fall Chinook Policy and objective for fall chinook management in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. (1) Policy: Fall chinook in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams shall be managed for wild production only. (2) Objective: Develop an information base and methodology for measuring and monitoring the status of fall chinook salmon in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4050 Coho Salmon Policy and objective for coho salmon management in the mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. (1) Policy: Mid-coast small ocean tributary streams shall be managed for production of wild coho salmon. (2) Objective: Increase natural production of coho salmon. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4060 Winter Steelhead Policy and objectives for winter steelhead management in the mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. (1) Policy: Mid-coast small ocean tributary streams shall be managed for wild production of winter steelhead. (2) Objectives: (a) Increase production of wild winter steelhead; (b) Develop an information base and methodology for measuring and monitoring natural production of winter steelhead in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams over the next five years; (c) Provide catch-and-release angling opportunities for wild winter steelhead in mid-coast small ocean tributary basins. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4070 Cutthroat Trout Policy and objectives for cutthroat trout management in the mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. (1) Policy: Cutthroat trout in stream reaches of mid-coast small ocean tributary streams shall be managed for wild production only. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain the existing distribution and density of cutthroat trout in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams; (b) Re-establish spring, summer and early fall consumptive angling opportunities for cutthroat trout in small ocean tributary streams, when populations warrant. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4080 Pacific Lamprey Policy and objective for Pacific lamprey management in the mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. (1) Policy: Mid-coast small ocean tributary basins shall be managed for wild production of Pacific lamprey. (2) Objective: Maintain Pacific lamprey production in rivers and streams in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams where they naturally occur. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4090 Crayfish Objectives for crayfish management in the mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. Objectives: (1) Maintain natural production of crayfish in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams; (2) Monitor the size and importance of the commercial crayfish harvest in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams; (3) Determine the size and importance of the recreational crayfish harvest in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4100 Public Access Policies and objective for public access management in the mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. (1) Policies: (a) The Department shall seek to provide access for bank angling that will satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities and a dispersion of angling effort throughout the basins; (b) Acquisition and development of angler access sites shall be consistent with guidelines and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) Objective: Increase bank angling access in mid-coast small ocean tributary streams. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4300 Applicability OAR 635-500-4300 through 635-500-4410 apply to the Salmon River Basin fish management plan. The Salmon River Basin is 77 square miles in size. It enters the Pacific Ocean north of Lincoln City. Most of the land in the Salmon River Basin is in private ownership. Federally owned land in the basin is located in U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management ownership in upland areas removed from most major streams. The dominant land use in the Oregon mid-coast is forestry. Areas managed as forest contain, or are used to produce coniferous and deciduous trees. Rural wood lots, land regenerating from cuts and burns, as well as mixed and pure stands of merchantable or non-merchantable timber are included. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4310 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the Salmon River Basin fish management plan are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-4320 covers Salmon River Basin, all waters. (2) OAR 635-500-4330 covers habitat management. (3) OAR 635-500-4340 covers chum salmon. (4) OAR 635-500-4350 covers fall chinook. (5) OAR 635-500-4360 covers coho salmon. (6) OAR 635-500-4370 covers winter steelhead. (7) OAR 635-500-4380 covers cutthroat trout. (8) OAR 635-500-4390 covers pacific lamprey. (9) OAR 635-500-4400 covers crayfish. (10) OAR 635-500-4410 covers public access. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4320 Salmon River Basin, All Waters Policies and objective for fish management in Salmon River Basin, all waters. (1) Policies: (a) Fish management in the Salmon River Basin shall be directed at protecting and restoring self-sustaining populations of all fish species native to the basin; (b) Management of individual fish populations and their habitat shall only be emphasized when remedial actions are needed to address critical stocks or species, or when a population is the cause of constraints placed on mixed-stock fisheries or land use activities; (c) Permanent natural barriers to fish migration shall not be altered to allow fish passage and fish shall not be transplanted above these barriers; (d) Conservation objectives take priority over harvest objectives; (e) Introduction of non-native fin fish species into flowing waters of the Salmon River Basin shall be prohibited. (2) Objective: Restore and maintain productive populations of all species of salmonids native to Salmon River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4330 Habitat Management Policies and objectives for habitat management in Salmon River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Department shall actively pursue and promote habitat protection and improvement necessary to achieve the objectives for management of the basin's aquatic resources; (b) The Department shall coordinate with and advise landowners and management agencies of the Salmon River Basin; (c) Habitat protection shall be emphasized over habitat restoration and enhancement; (d) Potential losses of fish production from habitat alteration shall be prevented or reduced to the extent possible. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain or increase in-stream flows during summer low flow periods in the Salmon River Basin; (b) Reduce summer water temperatures where artificial warming occurs that is detrimental to fish; (c) Increase in-stream channel complexity in the Salmon River Basin; (d) Reduce artificially accelerated erosion rates and inputs of sediments into waterways in the Salmon River Basin; (e) Prevent chemical contaminants from degrading fish habitat in the Salmon River Basin; (f) Restore natural fish passage conditions in the Salmon River Basin; (g) Increase habitat area available to fish in the Salmon River Basin; (h) Coordinate with other agencies and landowners to implement habitat protection and restoration activities. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4340 Chum Salmon Policy and objective for chum salmon management in Salmon River Basin. (1) Policy: Salmon River Basin shall be managed for natural production of chum salmon only except for hatchery releases designed specifically to assist in the recovery of the wild population. (2) Objective: Achieve an annual chum salmon spawning escapement of at least 300 adults. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4350 Fall Chinook Policy and objectives for fall chinook management in the Salmon River Basin. (1) Policy: Fall chinook in the Salmon River Basin shall be managed for wild and hatchery production. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve an average annual spawning escapement of 1,000 naturally produced fall chinook spawners; (b) Achieve 40,000 angler hours of effort and an average annual catch of 1,000 fall chinook in the in-river fishery; (c) Maintain the fall chinook hatchery program to provide a representative indicator stock of Oregon coastal fall chinook contributing to northern fisheries. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4360 Coho Salmon Policies and objectives for coho salmon management in the Salmon River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Salmon River Basin shall be managed for production of both wild and hatchery coho salmon; (b) Hatchery coho broodstocks that can be used in Salmon River Basin are limited to the current hatchery broodstock, the hatchery broodstock in the Siletz or Alsea basins, or a new broodstock developed from wild coho salmon in a stream from the Nestucca to the Alsea basins. (2) Objectives: (a) Recover a self-sustaining wild coho population in Salmon River Basin with at least 300 spawners annually; (b) Maintain a coho hatchery program in Salmon River Basin that produces sufficient adult coho salmon to provide necessary tag lots for ocean fishery evaluation, and provides coho salmon for ocean and in-basin fisheries. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4370 Winter Steelhead Policies and objectives for winter steelhead management in the Salmon River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Salmon River Basin shall be managed for wild winter steelhead with an option for a winter steelhead hatchery program designed to augment fisheries in the future; (b) Winter steelhead hatchery stocks that can be used in the Salmon River Basin are limited to a broodstock developed from Salmon River natural winter steelhead. (2) Objectives: (a) Increase production of wild winter steelhead; (b) Develop an information base and methodology for measuring and monitoring natural production of winter steelhead in the Salmon River Basin over the next five years; (c) Provide angling opportunities for wild or hatchery winter steelhead in the Salmon River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4380 Cutthroat Trout Policy and objectives for cutthroat trout management in the Salmon River Basin. (1) Policy: Cutthroat trout in stream reaches of the Salmon River Basin shall be managed for wild production only. Hatchery programs for trout shall be confined to lakes and reservoirs without substantial wild cutthroat trout production. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain the existing distribution and density of cutthroat trout in the Salmon River Basin; (b) Re-establish spring, summer and early fall consumptive fishing opportunities for cutthroat trout in Salmon River Basin streams, when populations warrant. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4390 Pacific Lamprey Policy and objective for Pacific lamprey management in the Salmon River Basin. (1) Policy: The Salmon River Basin shall be managed for wild production of Pacific lamprey. (2) Objective: Maintain or increase Pacific lamprey production in rivers and streams in the Salmon River Basin where they naturally occur. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4400 Crayfish Objectives for crayfish management in the Salmon River Basin. Objectives: (1) Maintain natural production of crayfish in the Salmon River Basin; (2) Determine the size and importance of the recreational crayfish harvest in the Salmon River Basin; (3) Maintain recreational crayfish harvest opportunity in the Salmon River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4410 Public Access Policies and objectives for public access management in the Salmon River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Department shall seek to provide access for boat and bank angling that shall satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities and a dispersion of angling effort throughout the basin; (b) Acquisition and development of angler access sites shall be consistent with guidelines and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide and maintain one permanent boat access site in tidewater on the Salmon River and its tributaries; (b) Maintain bank angling access in the Salmon River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4500 Applicability OAR 635-500-4500 through 635-500-4640 apply to the Siletz River Basin fish management plan. The Siletz River Basin is 364 square miles in size. The main stem Siletz River is 68 miles long. Major tributaries include the North and South forks, Rock Creek, Euchre Creek, and Cedar Creek. Drift and Schooner Creeks flow into Siletz Bay near the mouth of the Siletz River. The Siletz River Basin is characterized by two distinct geologic zones. Most of the upper basin, including the Siletz Gorge and North Fork Siletz River, and tidewater tributaries including Drift and Schooner creeks are in an area of volcanic geology. This results in streams characterized by higher gradients and better summer flows. The middle sections of the basin are in areas of sedimentary geology which produce lower gradient streams and reduced summer flows. This geologic diversity creates substantial variation in stream characteristics in different parts of the basin which in turn results in a high diversity of native fish species. About 613 miles of stream in the Siletz River Basin are populated by salmonid fish species. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4510 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the Siletz River Basin fish management plan are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-4520 covers Siletz River Basin, all waters. (2) OAR 635-500-4530 covers habitat management. (3) OAR 635-500-4540 covers chum salmon. (4) OAR 635-500-4550 covers fall chinook. (5) OAR 635-500-4560 covers spring chinook. (6) OAR 635-500-4570 covers coho salmon. (7) OAR 635-500-4580 covers winter steelhead. (8) OAR 635-500-4590 covers summer steelhead. (9) OAR 635-500-4600 covers cutthroat trout. (10) OAR 635-500-4610 covers white and green sturgeon. (11) OAR 635-500-4620 covers Pacific lamprey. (12) OAR 635-500-4630 covers crayfish. (13) OAR 635-500-4640 covers public access. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4520 Siletz River Basin, All Waters Policies and objective for fish management in the Siletz River Basin, all waters. (1) Policies: (a) Fish management in the Siletz River Basin shall be directed at protecting and restoring self-sustaining populations of all fish species native to the basin; (b) Management of individual fish populations and their habitat shall only be emphasized when remedial actions are needed to address critical stocks or species, or when a population is the cause of constraints placed on mixed-stock fisheries or land use activities; (c) Permanent natural barriers to fish migration shall not be altered to allow fish passage and fish shall not be transplanted above these barriers; (d) Conservation objectives take priority over harvest objectives; (e) Introduction of non-native fin fish species into flowing waters of the Siletz River Basin shall be prohibited. (2) Objective: Restore and maintain productive populations of all species of salmonids native to the Siletz River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4530 Habitat Management Policies and objectives for habitat management in the Siletz River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Department shall actively pursue and promote habitat protection and improvement necessary to achieve the objectives for management of the basin's aquatic resources; (b) The Department shall coordinate with and advise landowners and management agencies of the Siletz River Basin; (c) Habitat protection shall be emphasized over habitat restoration and enhancement; (d) Potential losses of fish production from habitat alteration shall be prevented or reduced to the extent possible. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain or increase in-stream flows during summer low flow periods in the Siletz River Basin; (b) Reduce summer water temperatures where artificial warming occurs that is detrimental to fish; (c) Increase in-stream channel complexity in the Siletz River Basin; (d) Reduce artificially accelerated erosion rates and inputs of sediments into waterways in the Siletz River Basin; (e) Prevent chemical contaminants from degrading fish habitat in the Siletz River Basin; (f) Restore natural fish passage conditions in the Siletz River Basin; (g) Increase habitat area available to fish in the Siletz River Basin; (h) Coordinate with other agencies and landowners to implement habitat protection and restoration activities. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4540 Chum Salmon Policy and objective for chum salmon management in the Siletz River Basin. (1) Policy: The Siletz River Basin shall be managed for naturally produced chum salmon except for hatchery releases designed specifically to assist in the recovery of the wild population. (2) Objective: Achieve an annual chum salmon spawning escapement of at least 300 adults. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4550 Fall Chinook Policy and objectives for fall chinook management in the Siletz River Basin. (1) Policy: Fall chinook in the Siletz River Basin shall be managed for wild production only. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve an average annual peak count of 50 adult and jack fall chinook per mile in spawning survey index areas in the Siletz River Basin; (b) Provide a potential in-river harvest of 1,200 fall chinook annually; (c) Cooperate with the Siletz Tribe in developing a mutually acceptable fishery based on provisions in the Agreement (US Public Law 96-340). Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4560 Spring Chinook Policy and objectives for spring chinook management in the Siletz River Basin. (1) Policy: Spring chinook in the Siletz River Basin shall be managed for wild production only, except for hatchery programs specifically designed to assist recovering the wild population. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve an annual spring chinook escapement of at least 300 adults with population components in both the lower and upper parts of the basin; (b) Achieve an in-river harvest of at least 50 spring chinook annually if the population exceeds 300 spawners and is documented to be secure. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4570 Coho Salmon Policies and objectives for coho salmon management in the Siletz River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Siletz River Basin shall be managed for production of both wild and hatchery coho salmon; (b) Coho hatchery stocks that can be used in the Siletz River Basin are limited to the existing Siletz hatchery stock or a broodstock developed from native Siletz coho. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve an annual benchmark for wild coho spawning escapement in the Siletz River Basin of 4,300 adult coho salmon during poor marine survival conditions, and 7,400 adults under more moderate conditions; (b) Achieve an average summer juvenile coho salmon seeding level of at least 1.5 fish per meter squared of pool habitat in streams suitable for coho production; (c) Recover Siletz River Basin wild coho salmon sufficiently to prevent restrictions on fisheries targeting other species or fin clipped hatchery coho, and sufficiently to provide for future harvest in the Siletz River Basin; (d) Cooperate with the Siletz Tribe in developing a mutually acceptable fishery based on provisions in the Agreement (US Public Law 96-340). Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4580 Winter Steelhead Policies and objectives for winter steelhead in the Siletz River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Winter steelhead in the Siletz River Basin shall be managed for wild and hatchery production; (b) Winter steelhead hatchery stocks that can be used in the Siletz River Basin are limited to a broodstock developed from naturally produced Siletz winter steelhead. (2) Objectives: (a) Increase production of wild winter steelhead in the Siletz River Basin below Siletz Falls from present levels; (b) Develop an information base and methodology for measuring and monitoring natural production of winter steelhead in the Siletz River Basin over the next five years; (c) Provide an opportunity to catch an average of 1,500 hatchery winter steelhead in the Siletz River Basin; (d) Provide angling opportunities for wild winter steelhead in the Siletz River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4590 Summer Steelhead Policies and objectives for summer steelhead management in the Siletz River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Summer steelhead in the Siletz River Basin shall be managed for wild and hatchery production; (b) Summer steelhead hatchery stocks that can be used in the Siletz River Basin are limited to the native Siletz summer steelhead stock. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve a wild summer steelhead spawning escapement of 700 adults; (b) Provide an opportunity to catch an average of 2,400 hatchery summer steelhead in the Siletz River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4600 Cutthroat Trout Policy and objectives for cutthroat trout management in the Siletz River Basin. (1) Policy: Cutthroat trout in stream reaches of the Siletz River Basin shall be managed for wild production only. Hatchery programs for trout shall be confined to lakes and reservoirs without substantial wild cutthroat trout production. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain the existing distribution and density of wild cutthroat trout in the Siletz River Basin; (b) Re-establish spring, summer and early fall fishing opportunities for cutthroat trout in Siletz River Basin streams, when populations warrant. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4610 White and Green Sturgeon Policies and objective for white and green sturgeon management in the Siletz River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Siletz River Basin management of white and green sturgeon shall be consistent with management in the lower Columbia and other coastal estuaries; (b) There shall be no hatchery programs or transplants of sturgeon in the Siletz River Basin. (2) Objective: Provide angling opportunities for sturgeon in the Siletz River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4620 Pacific Lamprey Policy and objective for Pacific lamprey management in the Siletz River Basin. (1) Policy: The Siletz River Basin shall be managed for wild production of Pacific lamprey. (2) Objective: Maintain or increase Pacific lamprey production in the Siletz River Basin where they naturally occur. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4630 Crayfish Objectives for crayfish management in the Siletz River Basin. Objectives: (1) Maintain natural production of crayfish in the Siletz River Basin; (2) Determine the size and importance of the recreational crayfish harvest in the Siletz River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4640 Public Access Policies and objectives for public access management in the Siletz River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Department shall seek to provide access for boat and bank angling that shall satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities and a dispersion of angling effort throughout the basin. (b) Acquisition and development of angler access sites shall be consistent with guidelines and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain sufficient boat launches to allow anglers to access to areas from Moonshine Park downstream to the mouth of Siletz Bay; (b) Maintain bank angling access in the Siletz Gorge. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4800 Applicability OAR 635-500-4800 through 635-500-4940 apply to the Alsea River Basin. The Alsea River Basin is 466 square miles in size and contains about 950 miles of stream. The mainstem Alsea River is 43.5 miles long. Major tributaries include the North and South Forks of the Alsea River, Fall Creek, the Five Rivers system including Lobster Creek, and Drift Creek. The Alsea River enters the Pacific Ocean at Waldport, Oregon. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4810 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the Alsea River Basin fish management plan are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-4820 covers Alsea River Basin, all waters. (2) OAR 635-500-4830 covers habitat management. (3) OAR 635-500-4840 covers chum salmon. (4) OAR 635-500-4850 covers fall chinook. (5) OAR 635-500-4860 covers spring chinook. (6) OAR 635-500-4870 covers coho salmon. (7) OAR 635-500-4880 covers winter steelhead. (8) OAR 635-500-4890 covers cutthroat trout. (9) OAR 635-500-4900 covers white and green sturgeon. (10) OAR 635-500-4910 covers Pacific lamprey. (11) OAR 635-500-4920 covers crayfish. (12) OAR 635-500-4930 covers public access. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4820 Alsea River Basin, All Waters Policies and objective for fish management in the Alsea River Basin, all waters. (1) Policies: (a) Fish management in the Alsea River Basin shall be directed at protecting and restoring self-sustaining populations of all fish species native to the basin; (b) Management of individual fish populations and their habitat shall only be emphasized when remedial actions are needed to address critical stocks or species, or when a population is the cause of constraints placed on mixed-stock fisheries or land use activities; (c) Permanent natural barriers to fish migration shall not be altered to allow fish passage and fish shall not be transplanted above these barriers; (d) Conservation objectives take priority over harvest objectives; (e) Introduction of non-native fin fish species into flowing waters of the Alsea River Basin shall be prohibited. (2) Objective: Restore and maintain productive populations of all species of salmonids native to the Alsea River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4830 Habitat Management Policies and objectives for habitat management in the Alsea River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Department shall actively pursue and promote habitat protection and improvement necessary to achieve the objectives for management of the basin's aquatic resources; (b) The Department shall coordinate with and advise landowners and management agencies of the Alsea River Basin; (c) Habitat protection shall be emphasized over habitat restoration and enhancement; (d) Potential losses of fish production from habitat alteration shall be prevented or reduced to the extent possible. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain or increase in-stream flows during summer low flow periods in the Alsea River Basin; (b) Reduce summer water temperatures where artificial warming occurs that is detrimental to fish; (c) Increase in-stream channel complexity in the Alsea River Basin; (d) Reduce artificially accelerated erosion rates and inputs of sediments into waterways in the Alsea River Basin; (e) Prevent chemical contaminants from degrading fish habitat in the Alsea River Basin; (f) Restore natural fish passage conditions in the Alsea River Basin; (g) Increase habitat area available to fish in the Alsea River Basin; (h) Coordinate with other agencies and landowners to implement habitat protection and restoration activities. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4840 Chum Salmon Policy and objective for chum salmon management in the Alsea River Basin. (1) Policy: The Alsea River Basin shall be managed for naturally produced chum salmon except for hatchery releases designed specifically to assist in the recovery of the wild population. (2) Objective: Achieve an annual chum salmon spawning escapement of at least 300 adults. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4850 Fall Chinook Policy and objectives for fall chinook management in the Alsea River Basin. (1) Policy: Fall chinook in the Alsea River Basin shall be managed for wild production only. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve an average annual peak count of 80 adult and jack fall chinook per mile in spawning survey index areas in the Alsea River Basin; (b) Provide an annual average in-river harvest of 2,500 wild fall chinook. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4860 Spring Chinook Policy and objectives for spring chinook management in the Alsea River Basin. (1) Policy: Spring chinook in the Alsea River Basin shall be managed for wild production only except for hatchery programs specifically designed to recover the wild population. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve an annual spring chinook escapement of at least 300 adults with population components in both the lower and upper parts of the basin; (b) If escapement levels are achieved, provide an opportunity to angle for spring chinook in the mainstem Alsea River below Five Rivers. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4870 Coho Salmon Policies and objectives for coho salmon management in the Alsea River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Alsea River Basin shall be managed for wild coho production with an option for a hatchery program; (b) Coho hatchery stocks that can be used in the Alsea River Basin are limited to a new broodstock developed from wild Alsea River Basin coho. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve an average benchmark for wild coho spawner abundance in the Alsea River Basin between 15,100 adult coho spawners during poor marine survival conditions, and 21,500 adult coho during more moderate marine conditions; (b) Achieve an average summer juvenile coho salmon seeding level of at least 1.5 fish per meter squared of pool habitat in streams suitable for coho production; (c) Recover Alsea River Basin wild coho salmon sufficiently to prevent restrictions on fisheries targeting other species or fin clipped hatchery coho, and sufficiently to provide for future harvest in the Alsea River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4880 Winter Steelhead Policies and objectives for winter steelhead in the Alsea River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Winter steelhead in the Alsea River Basin shall be managed for wild and hatchery production; (b) Winter steelhead hatchery stocks that can be used in the Alsea River Basin are limited to the Alsea Hatchery broodstock or a broodstock developed from native Alsea winter steelhead. (2) Objectives: (a) Increase production of wild winter steelhead; (b) Develop an information base and methodology for measuring and monitoring natural production of winter steelhead in the Alsea River Basin over the next five years; (c) Provide an average annual catch of 2,400 hatchery winter steelhead in the Alsea River Basin; (d) Provide angling opportunities for wild winter steelhead in the Alsea River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4890 Cutthroat Trout Policy and objective for cutthroat trout management in the Alsea River Basin. (1) Policy: Cutthroat trout in stream reaches of the Alsea River Basin shall be managed for wild production only. Hatchery programs for trout shall be confined to lakes and reservoirs without substantial wild cutthroat trout production. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain at least the existing distribution, density and genetic diversity of wild cutthroat trout in the Alsea River Basin; (b) Increase the searun cutthroat component of the cutthroat trout resource to levels comparable to those during 1966-70; (c) Re-establish spring, summer and early fall consumptive angling opportunities for cutthroat trout in Alsea River Basin streams, when populations warrant; (d) Provide additional angler opportunity to catch hatchery trout under the intensive use management alternative for trout in Thistle Pond and Eckman Lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4900 White and Green Sturgeon Policies and objective for white and green sturgeon management in the Alsea River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Management of white and green sturgeon in the Alsea River Basin shall be consistent with management in the lower Columbia River and other coastal estuaries; (b) There shall be no hatchery program or transplants of sturgeon in the Alsea River Basin. (2) Objective: Provide angling opportunities for sturgeon in the Alsea River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4910 Pacific Lamprey Policy and objective for Pacific lamprey management in the Alsea River Basin. (1) Policy: The Alsea River Basin shall be managed for wild production of Pacific lamprey. (2) Objective: Maintain or increase Pacific lamprey production in rivers and streams in the Alsea River Basin where they naturally occur. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4920 Crayfish Objectives for crayfish management in the Alsea River Basin. Objectives: (1) Maintain natural production of crayfish in the Alsea River Basin; (2) Determine the size and importance of the recreational crayfish harvest in the Alsea River Basin; (3) Maintain recreational crayfish harvest opportunity in the Alsea River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-4930 Public Access Policies and objectives for public access management in the Alsea River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Department shall seek to provide access for boat and bank angling that shall satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities and a dispersion of angling effort throughout the basin; (b) Acquisition and development of angler access sites shall be consistent with guidelines and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain sufficient boat launches to allow anglers access to areas from Mill Creek downstream to the mouth of Alsea Bay; (b) Maintain or improve bank angling opportunities along the mainstem Alsea River above Mill Creek and the North Fork Alsea River, and Fall Creek below the hatcheries; (c) Maintain access to Slide Lake and Klickitat Lake. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5000 Applicability OAR 635-500-5000 through 635-500-5110 apply to the Yachats River Basin. The Yachats River Basin is about 44 square miles in size and contains about 69 miles of stream. Major tributaries of the Yachats River include the North Fork and School Fork. The Yachats River enters the Pacific Ocean at the town of Yachats. About two-thirds of the land in the Yachats River Basin is in federal ownership and nearly one-third privately owned. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5010 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the Yachats River Basin fish management plan are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-5020 covers Yachats River Basin, all waters. (2) OAR 635-500-5030 covers habitat management. (3) OAR 635-500-5040 covers fall chinook. (4) OAR 635-500-5050 covers chum salmon. (5) OAR 635-500-5060 covers coho salmon. (6) OAR 635-500-5070 covers winter steelhead. (7) OAR 635-500-5080 covers cutthroat trout. (8) OAR 635-500-5090 covers Pacific lamprey. (9) OAR 635-500-5100 covers crayfish. (10) OAR 635-500-5110 covers public access. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5020 Yachats River Basin, All Waters Policies and objective for fish management in the Yachats River Basin, all waters. (1) Policies: (a) Fish management in the Yachats River Basin shall be directed at protecting and restoring self-sustaining populations of all fish species native to the basin; (b) Management of individual fish populations and their habitat shall only be emphasized when remedial actions are needed to address critical stocks or species, or when a population is the cause of constraints placed on mixed-stock fisheries or land use activities; (c) Permanent natural barriers to fish migration shall not be altered to allow fish passage, and fish shall not be stocked above these barriers. However, existing fish ladders shall be maintained; (d) Conservation objectives take priority over harvest objectives. (2) Objective: Restore and maintain productive populations of all species of salmonids native to the Yachats River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5030 Habitat Management Policies and objectives for habitat management in the Yachats River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Department shall actively pursue and promote habitat protection and improvement necessary to achieve the objectives for management of the basin's aquatic resources; (b) The Department shall coordinate with and advise landowners and management agencies of the Yachats River Basin; (c) Habitat protection shall be emphasized over habitat restoration and enhancement; (d) Potential losses of fish production from habitat alteration shall be prevented or reduced to the extent possible. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain or increase in-stream flows during summer low flow periods in the Yachats River Basin; (b) Reduce summer water temperatures where artificial warming occurs that is detrimental to fish; (c) Increase in-stream channel complexity in the Yachats River Basin; (d) Reduce artificially accelerated erosion rates and inputs of sediments into waterways in the Yachats River Basin; (e) Prevent chemical contaminants from degrading fish habitat in the Yachats River Basin; (f) Protect natural fish passage conditions in the Yachats River Basin; (g) Increase habitat area available to fish in the Yachats River Basin; (h) Coordinate with other agencies and landowners to implement habitat protection and restoration activities. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5040 Fall Chinook Policy and objectives for fall chinook management in the Yachats River Basin. (1) Policy: Fall chinook in the Yachats River Basin shall be managed for wild production only. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve spawning escapement of at least 300 spawners; (b) Provide an opportunity to harvest an average of 40 fall chinook in the in-river fishery. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5050 Chum Salmon Policy and objective for chum salmon management in the Yachats River Basin. (1) Policy: Chum salmon in the Yachats River Basin shall be managed for natural production only. (2) Objective: Determine if a self-sustaining natural population of chum salmon exists in the Yachats River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5060 Coho Salmon Policy and objectives for coho salmon management in the Yachats River Basin. (1) Policy: The Yachats River Basin shall be managed for production of wild coho salmon. (2) Objectives: (a) Provide an average annual wild coho spawning escapement in the Yachats River Basin of 40 fish per mile of juvenile coho salmon rearing habitat; (b) Achieve an average summer juvenile coho salmon seeding level of at least one fish per square meter of pool habitat in streams suitable for coho production; (c) Recover Yachats River Basin wild coho salmon suffi-ciently to allow an in-river fishery on wild coho. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5070 Winter Steelhead Policy and objectives for winter steelhead management in the Yachats River Basin. (1) Policy: The Yachats River Basin shall be managed for wild production of winter steelhead. (2) Objectives: (a) Increase production of wild winter steelhead; (b) Develop an informational base and methodology for measuring and monitoring wild winter steelhead in the Yachats River Basin over the next five years; (c) Provide catch-and-release angling opportunities for wild winter steelhead in the Yachats River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5080 Cutthroat Trout Policy and objectives for cutthroat trout management in the Yachats River Basin. (1) Policy: Cutthroat trout in stream reaches of the Yachats River Basin shall be managed for wild production only. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain or improve the existing distribution, density, and genetic diversity of cutthroat trout in the Yachats River Basin; (b) Re-establish spring, summer and early fall consumptive angling opportunities for cutthroat trout in Yachats River Basin streams, when populations warrant. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5090 Pacific Lamprey Policy and objective for Pacific lamprey management in the Yachats River Basin. (1) Policy: The Yachats River Basin shall be managed for wild production of Pacific lamprey. (2) Objective: Maintain Pacific lamprey production in rivers and streams in the Yachats River Basin where they naturally occur. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5100 Crayfish Objectives for crayfish in the Yachats River Basin. Objectives: (1) Maintain natural production of crayfish in the Yachats River Basin; (2) Monitor the size and importance of the commercial crayfish harvest in the Yachats River Basin; (3) Determine the size and importance of the recreational crayfish harvest in the Yachats River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5110 Public Access Policy and objective for public access in the Yachats River Basin. (1) Policy: Acquisition and development of angler access sites shall be consistent with guidelines and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) Objective: Increase bank angling access in the Yachats River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5200 Applicability OAR 635-500-5200 through 635-500-5340 apply to the Siuslaw River Basin. The Siuslaw River Basin is about 776 square miles in size. It contains about 1,242 miles of fish bearing stream. The Siuslaw River enters the Pacific Ocean near Florence, Oregon. The mainstem Siuslaw River is 110 miles long, including 22 miles of estuary. The Siuslaw has two major tributary systems. The North Fork Siuslaw River contains 118 miles of stream. Lake Creek contains about 203 miles of stream. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5210 Organization of Rules Administrative rules for the Siuslaw River Basin fish management plan are organized as follows: (1) OAR 635-500-5220 covers Siuslaw River Basin, all waters. (2) OAR 635-500-5230 covers habitat management. (3) OAR 635-500-5240 covers fall chinook. (4) OAR 635-500-5250 covers spring chinook. (5) OAR 635-500-5260 covers coho salmon. (6) OAR 635-500-5270 covers chum salmon. (7) OAR 635-500-5280 covers winter steelhead. (8) OAR 635-500-5290 covers cutthroat trout. (9) OAR 635-500-5300 covers American shad. (10) OAR 635-500-5310 covers white and green sturgeon. (11) OAR 635-500-5320 covers Pacific lamprey. (12) OAR 635-500-5330 covers crayfish. (13) OAR 635-500-5340 covers public access. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5220 Siuslaw River Basin, All Waters Policies and objective for fish management in the Siuslaw River Basin, all waters. (1) Policies: (a) Fish management in the Siuslaw River Basin shall be directed at protecting and restoring self-sustaining populations of all fish species native to the basin; (b) Management of individual fish populations and their habitat shall only be emphasized when remedial actions are needed to address critical stocks or species, or when a population is the cause of constraints placed on mixed-stock fisheries or land use activities; (c) Permanent natural barriers to fish migration shall not be altered to allow fish passage and fish shall not be transplanted above these barriers. However, existing fish ladders shall be maintained; (d) Conservation objectives takes priority over harvest objectives; (e) Introduction of non-native fish species into flowing waters of the Siuslaw River Basin shall be prohibited. (2) Objective: Restore and maintain productive populations of all species of salmonids native to the Siuslaw River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5230 Habitat Management Policies and objectives for habitat management in the Siuslaw River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Department shall actively pursue and promote habitat protection and improvement necessary to achieve the objectives for management of the basin's aquatic resources; (b) The Department shall coordinate with and advise landowners and management agencies of the Siuslaw River Basin; (c) Habitat protection shall be emphasized over habitat restoration and enhancement; (d) Potential losses of fish production from habitat alteration shall be prevented or reduced to the extent possible. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain or increase in-stream flows during summer low flow periods in the Siuslaw River Basin; (b) Reduce summer water temperatures where artificial warming occurs that is detrimental to fish; (c) Increase in-stream channel complexity in the Siuslaw River Basin; (d) Reduce artificially accelerated erosion rates and inputs of sediments into waterways in the Siuslaw River Basin; (e) Prevent chemical contaminants from degrading fish habitat in the Siuslaw River Basin; (f) Restore natural fish passage conditions in the Siuslaw River Basin; (g) Increase habitat area available to fish in the Siuslaw River Basin; (h) Coordinate with other agencies and landowners to implement habitat protection and restoration activities. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5240 Fall Chinook Policies and objectives for fall chinook management in the Siuslaw River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Fall chinook in the Siuslaw River Basin shall be managed for wild production only; (b) The tidewater fishery for fall chinook in the Siuslaw River Basin shall have priority over the freshwater fishery. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve an average annual peak count of 100 adult and jack fall chinook per mile in spawning survey index areas in the Siuslaw River Basin; (b) Provide an opportunity to harvest 2,500 fall chinook annually in the in-river fishery. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5250 Spring Chinook Policy and objective for spring chinook management in the Siuslaw River Basin. (1) Policy: Spring chinook in the Siuslaw River Basin shall be managed for wild production only. (2) Objective: Determine if a distinct population of wild spring chinook exists in the Siuslaw River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5260 Coho Salmon Policies and objectives for coho salmon management in the Siuslaw River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Siuslaw River Basin shall be managed for wild coho production with an option for a hatchery program; (b) Coho hatchery stocks that can be used in the Siuslaw River Basin are limited to a new broodstock developed from wild Siuslaw River Basin coho, except that Siltcoos or Tahkenitch stock can be used in the Munsel Lake System; (c) The tidewater fishery for coho shall have priority over the freshwater coho fishery in the Siuslaw River Basin. (2) Objectives: (a) Achieve an annual benchmark for wild coho spawning escapement in the Siuslaw River Basin between 22,800 adult coho salmon during poor marine survival conditions, and 39,200 adults during more moderate conditions; (b) Achieve an average summer juvenile coho salmon density of at least 1.5 fish per square meter of pool habitat in streams suitable for coho production; (c) Recover Siuslaw River Basin wild coho salmon sufficiently to allow fisheries targeting fin clipped hatchery coho; (d) Recover Siuslaw River Basin wild coho salmon sufficiently to allow an in-river fishery on wild coho. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5270 Chum Salmon Policy and objective for chum salmon management in the Siuslaw River Basin. (1) Policy: Chum salmon in the Siuslaw River Basin shall be managed for natural production only. (2) Objective: Determine if a self-sustaining natural population of chum salmon exists in the Siuslaw River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5280 Winter Steelhead Policies and objectives for winter steelhead management in the Siuslaw River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Winter steelhead in the Siuslaw River Basin shall be managed for wild and hatchery production; (b) Winter steelhead hatchery stocks that can be used in the Siuslaw River Basin are limited to Siuslaw winter steelhead. (2) Objectives: (a) Increase production of wild winter steelhead; (b) Develop an information base and methodology for measuring and monitoring natural production of winter steelhead in the Siuslaw River Basin over the next five years; (c) Provide catch-and-release angling opportunities for wild winter steelhead in the Siuslaw River Basin; (d) Provide for a consumptive harvest of 2,000 winter steelhead annually with a hatchery program. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5290 Cutthroat Trout Policy and objectives for public access in the Siuslaw River Basin. (1) Policy: Cutthroat trout in the Siuslaw River Basin shall be managed for wild production only. Hatchery programs for trout shall be confined to lakes and reservoirs without substantial wild cutthroat trout production. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain or improve the existing distribution and density, and genetic diversity of cutthroat trout population in the Siuslaw River Basin; (b) Restore the searun component of the cutthroat trout population to 1965-70 levels of abundance; (c) Re-establish spring, summer and early fall consumptive angling opportunities for cutthroat trout in Siuslaw River Basin streams, when populations warrant. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5300 American Shad Policies and objectives for American shad management in the Siuslaw River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Siuslaw River Basin shall be managed for wild production of American shad; (b) Fisheries for American shad in the Siuslaw River Basin shall be limited to sport fisheries. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain a self-sustaining population of American shad in the Siuslaw River Basin; (b) Provide a recreational fishery for shad in the Siuslaw River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5310 White and Green Sturgeon Policies and objective for white and green sturgeon management in the Siuslaw River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) Siuslaw River Basin management of white and green sturgeon shall be consistent with management in the lower Columbia and other coastal estuaries; (b) There shall be no hatchery programs for sturgeon in the Siuslaw River Basin. (2) Objective: Provide angling opportunities for sturgeon in the Siuslaw River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5320 Pacific Lamprey Policy and objective for Pacific lamprey management in the Siuslaw River Basin. (1) Policy: The Siuslaw River Basin shall be managed for wild production of Pacific lamprey. (2) Objective: Maintain Pacific lamprey production in rivers and streams in the Siuslaw River Basin where they naturally occur. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5330 Crayfish Objectives for crayfish management in the Siuslaw River Basin. Objectives: (1) Maintain natural production of crayfish in the Siuslaw River Basin; (2) Monitor the size and importance of the commercial crayfish harvest in the Siuslaw River Basin; (3) Determine the size and importance of the recreational crayfish harvest in the Siuslaw River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-98 635-500-5340 Public Access Policies and objectives for public access management in the Siuslaw River Basin. (1) Policies: (a) The Department shall seek to provide access for boat and bank angling that shall satisfy public need for a variety of angling opportunities and a dispersion of angling effort throughout the basin; (b) Acquisition and development of angler access sites shall be consistent with guidelines and objectives for management of fish species and habitat. (2) Objectives: (a) Maintain sufficient boat access to allow anglers access to navigable reaches of the Siuslaw River Basin; (b) Increase bank angling access in the Siuslaw River Basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 5-1998, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-9 635-500-5400 Nestucca River -- Winter Steelhead The goal of the Wild Fish Management Plan for Nestucca River winter steelhead is a maximum of 10% hatchery fish on spawning grounds. This goal will be achieved by the following strategies: (1) Transition to local broodstock within an interim period from the current non-local broodstock. (2) Maintain hatchery release of 110,000 smolts/year. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129 Hist.: DFW 107-2001, f. & cert. ef. 11-5-01 Upper Deschutes River Subbasin Anadromous Fish Management 635-500-6000 Applicability OAR 635-500-6000 through 635-500-6060 apply to the upper Deschutes River subbasin including: the Crooked River subbasin upstream to Bowman and Ochoco Dams; the Metolius River subbasin including Suttle Lake, Blue Lake, and Link Creek; the Deschutes River subbasin upstream to Big Falls including Squaw Creek; Lake Billy Chinook, and Lake Simtustus. These areas are located on the east side of the Cascade Mountains in Central Oregon primarily in Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.14 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 635-500-6010 Organization of Rules (1) Administrative rules for the Upper Deschutes Subbasin anadromous fish management policies and objectives are organized as follows: Rule Number -- Subject. (2) OAR 635-500-6020 covers policies and objectives for summer steelhead management in the upper Deschutes subbasin. (3) OAR 635-500-6030 covers policies and objectives for spring chinook management in the upper Deschutes subbasin (4) OAR 635-500-6040 covers policies and objectives for sockeye salmon management in the upper Deschutes subbasin (5) OAR 635-500-6050 covers policies and objectives for bull trout management in the upper Deschutes subbasin (6) OAR 635-500-6060 covers policies and objectives for lamprey management in the upper Deschutes subbasin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 635-500-6020 Summer Steelhead (1) The following policies apply to summer steelhead management in the upper Deschutes subbasin: (a) Only specific pathogen free hatchery reared eggs or juvenile summer steelhead will be released into the upper Deschutes River subbasin until they return as adults to the Pelton Trap. (b) Only summer steelhead adults known to have originated upstream of Round Butte Dam or reared in a M. cerebralis free environment will be released above the dam until passage measures are proven successful. (c) Summer steelhead of any origin may be considered for passage upstream of Round Butte Dam once it has been determined the population is able to sustain itself. (d) The upper Deschutes River subbasin will be managed for native summer steelhead consistent with the Native Fish Conservation Policy (OAR 635-007-0503). (2) The following objectives apply to summer steelhead management in the upper Deschutes subbasin: (a) Maintain self-sustaining populations of naturally produced summer steelhead upstream of Round Butte Dam. A stock recruitment model will be developed for native summer steelhead to determine specific escapement numbers necessary to meet conservation goals. (b) Provide a non-consumptive recreational fishery above Pelton if naturally produced summer steelhead spawner escapement exceeds conservation goals in five consecutive years. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 635-500-6030 Spring Chinook (1) The following policies apply to spring chinook management in the upper Deschutes subbasin: (a) Only specific pathogen free hatchery reared eggs or juvenile spring chinook will be released into the upper Deschutes River subbasin until they return as adults to the Pelton Trap. (b) Only spring chinook adults known to have originated upstream of Round Butte Dam or reared in a M. cerebralis free environment will be released above the dam until passage measures are proven successful. (c) Spring chinook of any origin may be considered for passage into habitats upstream of Round Butte Dam once it has been determined the population is able to sustain itself. (d) The upper Deschutes River subbasin will be managed for native spring chinook consistent with the Native Fish Conservation Policy (OAR 635-007-0503). (2) The following objectives apply to spring chinook management in the upper Deschutes subbasin: (a) Maintain conservation levels of self-sustaining populations of naturally produced spring chinook upstream of Round Butte Dam. A stock recruitment model will be developed for spring chinook to determine specific escapement numbers necessary to meet conservation goals. (b) Provide opportunity to harvest spring chinook if spawner escapement goal is exceeds conservation goals in five consecutive years. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 635-500-6040 Sockeye Salmon (1) The following policies apply to sockeye salmon management in the upper Deschutes subbasin: (a) Sockeye will be introduced into the Metolius River and tributaries including Suttle Lake and Link Creek through the release of hatchery reared specific pathogen free gametes and smolts into the Metolius and its tributaries. (b) Adult sockeye arriving at the Pelton Ladder that are from a freshwater lineage will be spawned to provide the source of gametes and smolts for introduction into the Metolius River and its tributaries. (c) Only selected adults of known Metolius River origin will be released upstream of Round Butte and Pelton Dams until passage measures are proven successful. (d) Sockeye salmon of any origin may be considered for passage upstream of Round Butte Dam once it has been determined the population is able to sustain itself. (e) The upper Deschutes River subbasin will be managed for hatchery and naturally produced sockeye in the Metolius River and tributaries consistent with the Native Fish Conservation Policy (OAR 635-007-0503). (2) The following objectives apply to sockeye salmon management in the upper Deschutes subbasin: (a) Achieve and maintain a self-sustaining population of naturally produced sockeye salmon in the Metolius River and its tributaries. (b) Manage for a population level that allows for a naturally established equilibrium between resident kokanee and sockeye salmon in the Metolius River. (c) Sockeye salmon in the lower Deschutes River will be managed to produce a fishery opportunity after recruits per spawner ratios have demonstrated a harvestable surplus in three successive years or after a predictive model has been established based on escapement. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 635-500-6050 Bull Trout (1) The following policies apply to bull trout management in the upper Deschutes subbasin: (a) Bull trout populations in the upper and lower Deschutes subbasins will be reconnected through passage at the Pelton-Round Butte Hydroelectric Project. (b) The Deschutes River basin will be managed for naturally produced bull trout consistent with the Native Fish Conservation Policy (OAR 635-007-0503). (2) The following objectives apply to bull trout management in the upper Deschutes subbasin: (a) Maintain naturally produced self-sustaining populations of bull trout in the Deschutes River basin. (b) Bull trout in the upper and lower Deschutes subbasins will be managed to provide fisheries opportunities when conservation management objectives are met in three successive years. Fisheries opportunities will be assessed by population sub-unit. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 635-500-6060 Pacific Lamprey (1) The following policies apply to pacific lamprey management in the upper Deschutes subbasin: (a) Pacific lamprey will be re-introduced into habitats in the upper Deschutes Basin. Adult lamprey will be passed above the Pelton-Round Butte Hydroelectric Project. (b) Manage pacific lamprey in the Deschutes River and its tributaries for naturally produced sustainable populations consistent with the Native Fish Conservation Policy (OAR 635-007-0503), and the species protected status (OAR 635-044-0130). (2) The following objective applies to pacific lamprey management in the upper Deschutes subbasin: Protect pacific lamprey in the Deschutes River basin. Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119 Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129 Hist.: DFW 129-2003, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-03 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The official copy of an Oregon Administrative Rule is contained in the Administrative Order filed at the Archives Division, 800 Summer St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97310. Any discrepancies with the published version are satisfied in favor of the Administrative Order. The Oregon Administrative Rules and the Oregon Bulletin are copyrighted by the Oregon Secretary of State. 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