Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-0525

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 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.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-0525

FWC 14-1991, f. 2-28-91, cert. ef. 3-1-91

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496, ORS 506 & ORS 508