Or. Admin. R. 635-500-2060

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 635-500-2060 - Clear Lake

Policies and objectives for fish management in Clear Lake in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin.

(1) Policies for fish management in Clear Lake:

(a) Legal-sized rainbow trout shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the intensive use management alternative for trout (OAR 635-500-0115(5));

(b) Hatchery brood rainbow trout shall also be managed for hatchery production consistent with the trophy fish management alternative for trout (OAR 635-500-0115(3));

(c) Brook trout shall be managed for natural production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout (OAR 635-500-0115(4)). No hatchery brook trout shall be stocked.

(2) Objectives for fish management in Clear Lake:

(a) Provide a diverse, consumptive angling opportunity for hatchery rainbow trout and naturally produced brook trout;

(b) Minimize impacts of hatchery trout stocked in Clear Lake on the production and genetic integrity of downstream populations of wild redband trout in Clear Creek and the White River system;

(c) Enhance fish habitat for adult cover and juvenile rearing;

(d) Minimize annual lake level fluctuations associated with irrigation drawdown at Clear Lake;

(e) Provide additional or improved boat access at Clear Lake during low water conditions.

Or. Admin. R. 635-500-2060

FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96

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

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129