OAR 635-500-3160
Little Deschutes River and Tributaries
(1)
Policies for fish management in Little Deschutes River and Tributaries:(a)
Mountain whitefish and redband trout shall be managed for natural production under the Wild Fish Management Alternative for trout;(b)
Brown and brook trout shall be managed for natural production under the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout;(c)
Hatchery trout shall not be stocked in the Little Deschutes River and tributaries.(2)
Objectives for fish management in Little Deschutes River and Tributaries:(a)
Maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of redband trout, mountain whitefish and introduced brown and brook trout in the Little Deschutes River drainage;(b)
Provide diverse angling opportunities for wild trout and whitefish in the Little Deschutes River and tributaries;(c)
Protect, restore and enhance wild trout and whitefish habitat in the Little Deschutes River and tributaries;(d)
Maintain or improve flow for fish production in the Little Deschutes River and tributaries;(e)
Improve the water quality of the Little Deschutes River and tributaries;(f)
Prevent fish losses at unscreened diversions in the Little Deschutes River and tributaries;(g)
Provide adequate upstream and downstream passage for fish at dams, road culverts, and other artificial obstructions;(h)
Provide additional public boat and bank access from Highway 58 downstream to the mouth;(i)
Determine if it is feasible to restore bull trout in the Little Deschutes River and tributaries.
Source:
Rule 635-500-3160 — Little Deschutes River and Tributaries, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=635-500-3160
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