Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3880

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

Section 635-500-3880 - Angler Access

Policy and objectives for angler access of the Klamath River Basin.

(1) Policy: Barrier free access to angling opportunities shall be provided for the angling public where it is appropriate and feasible.

(2) Objectives:

(a) As opportunities arise, acquire the angler access sites as follows:

(A) Klamath River, boat ramp and parking, at Keno adjacent to Hwy. 66;

(B) Upper Klamath Lake, boat ramp and parking, at Modoc Point, Algoma Pond, and Pelican Cut upgrade; and additional parking at Rocky Point;

(C) Lower Williamson River, boat ramps and parking, at Modoc Point Road, rapids and Hwy. 97 crossing area, Pine Ridge above Chiloquin Bridge reach, and Collier State Park-Williamson River Campground reach;

(D) Wood River, boat ramp and parking, at Weed Road, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife property;

(E) Sprague River, boat ramp and parking at Chiloquin Dam pool, RM 6 substation, RM 11 lower Williamson River Road, RM 15-20 area, RM 30 area S'Ocholis Canyon, Lone Pine, Sprague River Hwy. crossing, Klamath County sites off Drews Road upgrade, and Godowa Springs Road crossing at RM 72;

(F) Willow Valley Reservoir, boat ramp and parking, to accommodate lower water levels;

(G) Campbell Reservoir, boat ramp and parking, on public land to accommodate lower water levels.

(b) Develop and maintain facilities providing appropriate access to a diversity of angling opportunities;

(c) Encourage Division of State Lands to pursue navigability claims on rivers where documentation exists that they meet federal navigability standards.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3880

FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97

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

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