Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 635 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Division 500 - FISH MANAGEMENT PLANS
Section 635-500-3170 - Crescent Lake
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 635-500-3170
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
Policies and objectives for fish management in Crescent Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin.
(1) Policies for fish management in Crescent Lake:
(a) Mountain whitefish shall be managed
for natural production; redband trout, introduced kokanee salmon, rainbow and
brown trout shall be managed for natural and hatchery production. All of these
species shall be managed consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative
for trout. No hatchery reared whitefish shall be stocked;
(b) Introduced lake trout shall be managed
for natural production consistent with the Trophy Fish Management Alternative
for trout. No hatchery reared lake trout shall be stocked.
(2) Objectives for fish management in Crescent Lake:
(a) Maintain genetic diversity,
adaptiveness and abundance of wild mountain whitefish in Crescent
Lake;
(b) Provide for a consumptive
fishery on naturally and hatchery produced kokanee, redband, brown and rainbow
trout, and mountain whitefish;
(c)
Provide a trophy fishery for naturally produced lake trout;
(d) Prevent losses of fish at Crescent Lake
outlet structure;
(e) Provide
additional boat access at Crescent Lake for use during low water
conditions;
(f) Protect, restore,
and enhance trout and whitefish habitat at Crescent Lake.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119
Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129
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