Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3280

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

Section 635-500-3280 - Century Drive Lakes Isolated from the Deschutes River (Sparks, Devils, Elk, Hosmer, North Twin, and South Twin Lakes)

Policies and objectives for fish management in Century Drive Lakes Isolated from the Deschutes River (Sparks, Devils, Elk, Hosmer, North Twin, and South Twin Lakes) of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin.

(1) Policies for fish management in Century Drive Lakes Isolated from the Deschutes River (Sparks, Devils, Elk, Hosmer, North Twin, and South Twin Lakes):

(a) Hosmer Lake shall be managed for hatchery produced Atlantic salmon consistent with the Featured Species Management Alternative for trout. Discontinue the stocking of brook trout. (Hostmer) Lake will switch to hatchery produced rainbow trout consistent with the Featured Species Management Alternative if the Atlantic salmon egg take ever fails;

(b) Sparks Lake, Devils Lake, Elk Lake, and North and South Twin Lakes shall be managed as follows:

(A) Sparks Lake shall be managed for naturally produced brook trout consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout. Discontinue stocking brook trout. Introduced cutthroat trout shall be managed consistent with the Featured Species Alternative for trout;

(B) Devils Lake shall be managed for naturally produced brook trout and hatchery produced legal size rainbow trout consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout;

(C) Elk Lake shall be managed for naturally produced kokanee and for hatchery produced brook trout consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout;

(D) North and South Twin Lakes shall be managed for hatchery produced rainbow consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout.

(2) Objectives for fish management in Century Drive Lakes Isolated from the Deschutes River (Sparks, Devils, Elk, Hosmer, North Twin, and South Twin Lakes):

(a) Provide diverse angling opportunities for selected trout species in Century Drive Lakes of the Upper Deschutes River basin;

(b) Protect and enhance trout habitat in the Century Drive Lakes;

(c) Maintain or improve access to the Century Drive Lakes.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3280

FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96

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

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129