OAR 635-500-1560: Warmwater Game Fish

(1) The following operating principle applies to the Santiam and Calapooia Subbasins: Management proposals that initiate or expand release programs for warmwater game fish or that alter the distribution of warmwater game fish shall be reviewed and evaluated for potential effects on indigenous fish species. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Maintain populations of warmwater game fishes; (b) Provide angling opportunities for smallmouth bass in Thomas Creek under quality fish management if feasible; (c) Provide additional angling opportunities under quality fish management in the subbasins if feasible, such as for smallmouth bass in Thomas Creek; (d) Provide a diversity of warmwater angling opportunities in remaining running waters of the subbasins through basic yield management; (e) Increase public awareness of warmwater angling opportunities in the subbasins.