Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3000

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

Section 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.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3000

FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96

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

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129