OAR 635-004-0220: Closed Season and Areas

(1) It is unlawful to take for commercial purposes, the following from Marine Management Areas described in the “Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations:” (a) Shellfish and invertebrates in designated Marine Gardens. (b) Shellfish and invertebrates in designated Marine Research Areas. (c) Fish, shellfish and invertebrates in designated Marine Conservation Areas, except: (A) In the Ecola Point Marine Conservation Area, fish may be taken. (B) In the Cape Lookout Marine Conservation, fish may be taken, and shellfish or invertebrates may be taken from subtidal areas. (C) In the Fogarty Creek Marine Conservation Area, fish may be taken from shore. (d) Fish, shellfish and invertebrates from 1000 feet around and including Pyramid Rock from May 1 through August 31. (2) It is unlawful to take ocean food fish for commercial purposes during the following seasons and areas: (a) As provided in these rules or in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 50 Part 660; and (b) From Oregon coastal bays, the Oregon estuary waters of the Columbia River, or from or within 600 feet of any man-made structures. This closure does not apply to: (A) Ocean food fish taken in specific fisheries established by rule allowing harvest in inland waters, but only during the times and areas specified in those fishery’s regulations; (B) Ocean food fish taken to be sold or used for scientific or educational purposes, or for live public display; (C) Pacific herring, Pacific sardine (pilchard), anchovies, and shad that are taken by hook-and-line and sold as bait; or to (D) Pacific herring, Pacific sardine (pilchard), anchovies, and shad that are taken by beach seine in the Umpqua estuary and sold as bait. (c) All species other than those whose harvest is authorized under these rules must be immediately returned to the water unharmed. (3) The following areas have additional closures and prohibitions as specified in ORS Chapter 511, and fishers should consult these regulations before fishing in these areas: (a) Coastal Streams Areas; (b) Columbia River Area; (c) Rogue River Area; (d) Curry County Area; (e) Coos, Douglas and Lane County Areas; (f) Nestucca, Netarts and Tillamook Bay Areas; and (g) Willamette River Area. (4) Marine Reserves and Marine Protected Areas within Oregon’s Territorial Sea have been established and fishers should consult regulations in OAR Division 012 regarding fishing and transit restrictions.