Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3260

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 635-500-3260 - Cultus Lake

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.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3260

FWC 59-1996, f. 9-27-96, cert. ef. 10-1-96

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

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129