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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 managementin Cultus Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin. (continued)