Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-0850

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

Section 635-500-0850 - Fall Chinook Salmon

(1) The following operating principle applies to the Clackamas subbasin: Consistent with achieving the desired status for fall Chinook salmon identified in the Lower Columbia River Conservation and Recovery Plan for Oregon Populations of Salmon and Steelhead (OAR 635-500-6575), the Clackamas subbasin shall be managed for natural production of fall Chinook with an option for a conservation hatchery program if necessary.

(2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to:

(a) Achieve the desired status for fall Chinook salmon in the Clackamas subbasin identified in the Lower Columbia River Conservation and Recovery Plan for Oregon Populations of Salmon and Steelhead (OAR 635-500-6575);

(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.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-0850

FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; DFW 116-2010, f. & cert. ef. 8-10-10

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, 496.146 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & 506.129