SPOrT FISHIng regulaTIOnS - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
SPOrT FISHIng regulaTIOnS - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife SPOrT FISHIng regulaTIOnS - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Water Special Regulations Odell Lake (Klamath Co.) • Open April 27-Oct. 31. • 25 kokanee per day (no size limits) in addition to other trout species catch limit. • Trout daily catch limit may include only 1 lake trout, 30 inch minimum length. • Closed between ODFW markers and the mouth of Trapper Creek. • Closed to angling for bull trout. Any incidentally caught bull trout must be immediately released unharmed. • Closed between ODFW markers and Odell Creek outlet. Odell Lake tributaries (Klamath Co.) • Closed. Paulina Lake (Deschutes Co.) • Open April 27-Oct. 31. • Catch and release on non-adipose fin-clipped rainbow trout. Pelton Regulating Reservoir (Jeff. Co.) • Closed. Prineville Reservoir (Crook Co.) • Largemouth and smallmouth bass, 15 inch maximum length, 5 per day, only one of which may be a largemouth bass. Prineville Youth Pond (Crook Co.) • Angling restricted to juvenile anglers age 17 years and younger. • Limit 2 fish per day, 8 inch minimum length for trout. Shevlin Pond (Deschutes Co.) • 2 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length. • Restricted to juvenile anglers 17 years old and younger. Simtustus, Lake (Pelton, Jefferson Co.) • Open April 27-Oct. 31. • Trout daily catch limit may include only one bull trout, 24 inch minimum length. • Bull trout must be immediately released unharmed unless kept in the daily catch limit. • Tribal angling permit required, see Special Regulations for Warm Springs Reservation at end of this zone. Sparks Lake and tributaries upstream to • Restricted to fly angling only with barbless hooks (see fly angling definition, page 8). Cascade Lake Hwy (Deschutes Co.) Spring River (Deschutes Co.) • Open May 25-Sept. 30. Suttle Lake (Jefferson Co.) • 25 kokanee per day (no size limits) in addition to other trout species catch limit. Trapper Creek (Odell Lake tributary, • Closed. Klamath Co.) Trout Creek and tributaries (Deschutes • Catch and release for trout. Basin, Jefferson Co.) Tumalo Creek and tributaries • Open all year. (Deschutes Co.) Twin Lake, South (Deschutes Co.) • Open April 27-Oct. 31. Warm Springs Indian Reservation • In addition to an Oregon angling license, tribal permits are required on the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook, Lake Simtustus and Reservation portions of Deschutes River. Telephone number: (541) 553-2002 • The Reservation borders the Deschutes River for approximately 31 miles from Two Springs Ranch (4 miles downstream from the North Junction railroad bridge) upstream to Pelton Regulating Dam. • Anglers are restricted to the eastern half of the river where it borders the Reservation. For exceptions, call the Reservation at (541) 553-2002. For information and to purchase your Tribal fishing permits visit www.tribalpermit.com. Taking crayfish from Reservation waters is prohibited, except for Tribal use. White River mainstem and tributaries • Open for trout all year. upstream from first falls (Wasco Co.) • See Deschutes River, Section 1, for regulations downstream from first falls. Whychus Creek and tributaries (Jefferson/Deschutes Co.) 68 • Open May 25-Oct. 31. • Rainbow trout over 20 inches are considered steelhead and must be released unharmed. Wickiup Reservoir (Deschutes Co.) • Open April 27-Oct. 31. • Deschutes River Arm, upstream of ODFW marker located near West South Twin boat ramp, restricted to artificial flies and lures only with a 2 trout per day bag limit from July 15-Aug. 31. • Closed upstream of ODFW marker Sept. 1-Oct. 31. • 25 kokanee (no size limits) in addition to other trout species catch limit. • Closed from 1 hour after sunset until 1 hour before sunrise. • Largemouth bass: 5 fish per day, 2 daily limits in possession. No more than 3 bass over 15 inches in length (Zone Regulation). Willow Creek (Jefferson Co.) • Catch and release for trout and restricted to artificial flies and lures within National Grasslands. All trout, salmon and steelhead that are released must be unharmed and should not be removed from the water. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Text highlighted in blue is new or changed from 2012
Stop Harmful Species! Unwanted plants and animals can ruin your favorite fishing and boating waters. HYDRILLA * Native to Yellow Sea * Eats fish eggs and juveniles * Found in fresh and saltwater * Identified by “hairy” claws, shell width 3-5” You can help protect Oregon’s waters from invasive plants and animals! Here's how: Text highlighted in blue is new or changed from 2012 * Native to Southwest Asia * Destroys fish habitat * Reduces water movement * Interferes with recreation MITTEN CRAB ZEBRA/QUAGGA MUSSEL * Native to Caspian Sea * Freshwater mussel * Degrades fish habitat * Damages boat engines and dock pilings * Attaches to underwater surfaces in colonies To report a sighting or for more information call 1-866-INVADER OREGON INVASIVE SPECIES HOTLINE NEW ZEALAND MUDSNAIL * Present in Oregon since 1990s * Small freshwater snail to 1/8 inch in size * Clings to waders, anchors and other gear * Transported by anglers and boaters * Detrimental to native insects Watersheds infested with * May cause declines in fish populations New Zealand mudsnails as of October 2009 CLEAN and INSPECT - Thoroughly rinse and inspect all gear and boating equipment before you leave the area. Clean gear of all material coming from the water and inspect hard to clean areas like laces, insoles, livewells, nets, etc. DRY - Completely dry all gear and boating equipment for at least 48 hours before using in a different area. Multiple sets of gear are recommended for frequent travelers visiting many areas. FREEZE, SOAK or SPRAY - Effective cleaning methods include freezing gear overnight, washing gear in hot water (140F; warning, may damage Gortex), or a 5 min soak in Formula 409 Disinfectant (50% dilution recommended). Dispose of all rinse water appropraitely. REMEMBER - Mud, sand, plant fragments and gravel on your gear are all signs that mudsnails and other species may be attached to your equipment (boots, nets, boats, trailers, etc.). REPORT – Found mudsnails or other invasive species? Call 1-866-INVADER for more information or to report sightings. Visit www.clr.pdx.edu for the latest information on aquatic invaders in Oregon. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 69 CENTRAL Pages 62 - 68
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Water Special Regulations<br />
Odell Lake (Klamath Co.) • Open April 27-Oct. 31.<br />
• 25 kokanee per day (no size limits) in addition to other trout species catch limit.<br />
• Trout daily catch limit may include only 1 lake trout, 30 inch minimum length.<br />
• Closed between ODFW markers <strong>and</strong> the mouth <strong>of</strong> Trapper Creek.<br />
• Closed to angling for bull trout. Any incidentally caught bull trout must be immediately<br />
released unharmed.<br />
• Closed between ODFW markers <strong>and</strong> Odell Creek outlet.<br />
Odell Lake tributaries (Klamath Co.) • Closed.<br />
Paulina Lake (Deschutes Co.) • Open April 27-Oct. 31.<br />
• Catch <strong>and</strong> release on non-adipose fin-clipped rainbow trout.<br />
Pelton Regulating Reservoir (Jeff. Co.) • Closed.<br />
Prineville Reservoir (Crook Co.) • Largemouth <strong>and</strong> smallmouth bass, 15 inch maximum length, 5 per day, only one <strong>of</strong><br />
which may be a largemouth bass.<br />
Prineville Youth Pond (Crook Co.) • Angling restricted to juvenile anglers age 17 years <strong>and</strong> younger.<br />
• Limit 2 fish per day, 8 inch minimum length for trout.<br />
Shevlin Pond (Deschutes Co.) • 2 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.<br />
• Restricted to juvenile anglers 17 years old <strong>and</strong> younger.<br />
Simtustus, Lake (Pelton, Jefferson Co.) • Open April 27-Oct. 31.<br />
• Trout daily catch limit may include only one bull trout, 24 inch minimum length.<br />
• Bull trout must be immediately released unharmed unless kept in the daily catch limit.<br />
• Tribal angling permit required, see Special Regulations for Warm Springs Reservation<br />
at end <strong>of</strong> this zone.<br />
Sparks Lake <strong>and</strong> tributaries upstream to • Restricted to fly angling only with barbless hooks (see fly angling definition, page 8).<br />
Cascade Lake Hwy (Deschutes Co.)<br />
Spring River (Deschutes Co.) • Open May 25-Sept. 30.<br />
Suttle Lake (Jefferson Co.) • 25 kokanee per day (no size limits) in addition to other trout species catch limit.<br />
Trapper Creek (Odell Lake tributary, • Closed.<br />
Klamath Co.)<br />
Trout Creek <strong>and</strong> tributaries (Deschutes • Catch <strong>and</strong> release for trout.<br />
Basin, Jefferson Co.)<br />
Tumalo Creek <strong>and</strong> tributaries<br />
• Open all year.<br />
(Deschutes Co.)<br />
Twin Lake, South (Deschutes Co.) • Open April 27-Oct. 31.<br />
Warm Springs Indian Reservation • In addition to an <strong>Oregon</strong> angling license, tribal permits are required on the Metolius Arm<br />
<strong>of</strong> Lake Billy Chinook, Lake Simtustus <strong>and</strong> Reservation portions <strong>of</strong> Deschutes River.<br />
Telephone number: (541) 553-2002 • The Reservation borders the Deschutes River for approximately 31 miles from Two<br />
Springs Ranch (4 miles downstream from the North Junction railroad bridge) upstream<br />
to Pelton Regulating Dam.<br />
• Anglers are restricted to the eastern half <strong>of</strong> the river where it borders the Reservation.<br />
For exceptions, call the Reservation at (541) 553-2002. For information <strong>and</strong> to purchase<br />
your Tribal fishing permits visit www.tribalpermit.com. Taking crayfish from Reservation<br />
waters is prohibited, except for Tribal use.<br />
White River mainstem <strong>and</strong> tributaries • Open for trout all year.<br />
upstream from first falls (Wasco Co.) • See Deschutes River, Section 1, for regulations downstream from first falls.<br />
Whychus Creek <strong>and</strong> tributaries<br />
(Jefferson/Deschutes Co.)<br />
68<br />
• Open May 25-Oct. 31.<br />
• Rainbow trout over 20 inches are considered steelhead <strong>and</strong> must be released<br />
unharmed.<br />
Wickiup Reservoir (Deschutes Co.) • Open April 27-Oct. 31.<br />
• Deschutes River Arm, upstream <strong>of</strong> ODFW marker located near West South Twin boat<br />
ramp, restricted to artificial flies <strong>and</strong> lures only with a 2 trout per day bag limit from<br />
July 15-Aug. 31.<br />
• Closed upstream <strong>of</strong> ODFW marker Sept. 1-Oct. 31.<br />
• 25 kokanee (no size limits) in addition to other trout species catch limit.<br />
• Closed from 1 hour after sunset until 1 hour before sunrise.<br />
• Largemouth bass: 5 fish per day, 2 daily limits in possession. No more than 3 bass over<br />
15 inches in length (Zone Regulation).<br />
Willow Creek (Jefferson Co.) • Catch <strong>and</strong> release for trout <strong>and</strong> restricted to artificial flies <strong>and</strong> lures within National<br />
Grassl<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
All trout, salmon <strong>and</strong> steelhead that are released must be unharmed <strong>and</strong> should not<br />
be removed from the water.<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
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