OAR 635-500-1820
Metolius River and Tributaries
(1)
The following policies apply for fish management in the Metolius River and its tributaries:(a)
Indigenous redband trout, kokanee salmon, mountain whitefish, and introduced brown and brook trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout;(b)
No hatchery fish shall be stocked in the Metolius River and tributaries;(c)
Provide a fishery for hatchery rainbow trout in an off-channel pond.(2)
The following objectives apply for fish management, habitat, and public access in the Metolius River and its tributaries:(a)
Maximize protection of genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of redband trout, kokanee, and mountain whitefish in the Metolius River and tributaries;(b)
Provide angling opportunities for a diverse fishery on naturally produced redband trout, brook trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and mountain whitefish;(c)
Develop a site and provide an opportunity for juveniles to angle for trout on a standing water body in the vicinity of Camp Sherman;(d)
Provide angling opportunities;(e)
Develop subbasin specific knowledge that integrates fish distribution and abundance information, habitat characteristics, habitat restoration opportunities, and sensitive watershed areas into the Department’s Habitat Database system;(f)
Protect, enhance, and restore wild fish habitat in the Metolius River Basin;(g)
Maintain bank angler access to the Metolius River;(h)
Develop an education project in the Metolius Basin to inform the public about the benefits of natural ecosystem restoration and enhancement, including fish and habitat management.
Source:
Rule 635-500-1820 — Metolius River and Tributaries, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=635-500-1820
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