Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-1900

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

Section 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.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-1900

FWC 40-1996, f. 7-9-96, cert. ef. 7-10-96

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129