Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-1220

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 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).

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-1220

FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92

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