OAR 635-500-1910: Haystack Reservoir

(1) The following policies apply for fish management in Haystack Reservoir: (a) Rainbow and brown trout and kokanee shall be managed for hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative for trout; (b) Warmwater fish including largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, and brown bullhead shall be managed for natural and hatchery production consistent with the Basic Yield Management Alternative; (c) The Department shall examine the feasibility of stocking a warmwater fish species that has the potential to diversify angling opportunities, such as channel catfish or hybrid bass. (2) The following objectives apply for fish management and public access in Haystack Reservoir: (a) Provide diverse angling opportunities for a consumptive fishery on hatchery rainbow and brown trout, and kokanee; (b) Provide angling opportunities for warmwater species including largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill and brown bullhead in Haystack Reservoir; (c) Examine the feasibility of stocking channel catfish or hybrid bass bass to diversify angling opportunities for warmwater fish not currently available in central Oregon; (d) Provide better boat access at Haystack Reservoir during low water conditions. Facilitate cooperation between angling boaters and other water sports users.