Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3060

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

Section 635-500-3060 - Warmwater Gamefish

Policies and objectives for warmwater gamefish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin.

(1) Policies for warmwater gamefish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin:

(a) Warmwater fish in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basin Yield Management Alternative for warmwater fish (OAR 635-500-0055(1)(d));

(b) Largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie are the only species of warmwater fish that shall be considered for introductions in small ponds within the Subbasin;

(c) To protect native species and desired introductions, such as largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie, other species of exotic fish, including but not limited to smallmouth bass, spotted bass, yellow perch, channel catfish and all other members of the catfish family, walleye, northern pike, striped bass, muskellunge, hybrid bass, koi and grass carp shall not be approved for new introductions in public or private ponds in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin.

(2) Objectives for warmwater gamefish management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin:

(a) Promote warmwater fisheries as a recreational alternative in isolated waters in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin in locations that do not harm indigenous species;

(b) Minimize illegal introductions of undesirable warmwater species into the lower Deschutes River Subbasin;

(c) Regularly inventory public water bodies that support warmwater fish;

(d) Maintain or develop public access at water bodies managed for warmwater fisheries.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3060

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