Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 635 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Division 500 - FISH MANAGEMENT PLANS
Section 635-500-3260 - Cultus Lake

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 635-500-3260

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

Policies and objectives for fish management in Cultus Lake of the upper Deschutes River Subbasin.

(1) Policies for fish management in Cultus Lake:

(a) Lake trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Featured Species Management Alternative trout;

(b) Redband and rainbow trout shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout;

(c) Mountain whitefish shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Featured Species Fish Management Alternative for trout;

(d) Brook trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Alternative for trout;

(e) Crayfish shall be managed as a recreational fishery.

(2) Objectives for fish management in Cultus Lake:

(a) Maintain the genetic diversity, adaptiveness, and abundance of indigenous redband trout and mountain whitefish in Cultus Lake;

(b) Provide diverse angling opportunities for redband and rainbow trout and mountain whitefish in Cultus Lake;

(c) Provide a featured species fishery for lake trout in Cultus lake;

(d) Provide a recreational fishery for crayfish in Cultus Lake;

(e) Maintain and improve access to Cultus Lake.

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

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129

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