OAR 635-500-1440: Warmwater Game Fish

(1) The following operating principle applies to the Molalla Pudding subbasins: Existing warmwater game fish populations will be managed consistent with achieving the desired status for the Molalla and Pudding River populations of winter steelhead and spring Chinook identified in the Upper Willamette River Conservation and Recovery Plan for Chinook Salmon and Steelhead (OAR 635-500-6600). (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Promote angling opportunities on established warmwater game fish populations; (b) Increase public awareness of warmwater angling opportunities in the subbasins.