Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 635 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Division 500 - FISH MANAGEMENT PLANS
Section 635-500-0310 - Middle Fork Malheur River Above Warm Springs Reservoir and Main Stem South Fork Malheur River

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 635-500-0310

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) The following policies apply to the mainstem Middle Fork Malheur River above Warm Springs Reservoir and the mainstem South Fork Malheur River:

(a) The Middle Fork Malheur River above Warm Springs Reservoir and the mainstem South Fork Malheur River shall be managed for trout and smallmouth bass;

(b) Trout in the Middle Fork Malheur River shall be managed for natural production of wild fish consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy;

(c) Trout in the mainstem South Fork Malheur River shall be managed for natural production of wild and hatchery produced fish consistent with the Wild Fish Management Policy. Stocking of hatchery fish shall not exceed 5,000 fish per year;

(d) Smallmouth bass shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Natural Production Policy;

(e) Trout and smallmouth bass management on the stream sections identified in subsections (a) through (d) of this section shall be guided by the statewide Trout Plan and Warmwater Fish Plan, respectively, under the basic yield alternative.

(2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to:

(a) Improve production of trout and smallmouth bass in the mainstem Middle Fork Malheur River above Warm Springs Reservoir to RM 168 and in the mainstem South Fork Malheur River;

(b) Provide a consumptive trout fishery on the mainstem South Fork Malheur River.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496 & ORS 506

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496 & ORS 506

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