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NORTHWEST ZONE FISHING ODFW invites public comment on proposed fishing rules ODFW is inviting members of the fishing public to comment on proposed changes to the 2009 sport fishing regulations at two public meetings held in Newport and Tillamook in May. NEWPORT: Thursday, May 22 at Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 S.E. Marine Science Dr. 7-10 p.m. TILLAMOOK: Friday, May 23 at Oregon Department of Forestry, 5005 Third St. 7-10 p.m. The comments received at these meetings will be presented to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission when it considers changes to the angling regulations at its August meeting in Salem. The Commission will make its final decision on the 2009 sport fishing rules in September. A list of all proposed changes, as well as a description of the review process and additional opportunities for public input can be found at http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/fishing/docs/2009_Public_Process_Packet.pdf NORTH COAST LAKES Coffenbury (1,000), Lost (1,000), South (500), Town (500), Hebo (1,000), and Cape Meares(1,000) lakes are scheduled to be stocked the week of May 12. Bay City Reservoir has not been stocked due to access problems. Stocking will be delayed until the weather dries out. North Lake has also not been stocked due to access issues. MID COAST LAKES The rainbow trout stocking season will extend into June. Here is a list of lakes to be stocked in April with approximate stocking dates, number of fish and target size to be released. Please note that stocking dates are approximate and subject to change. Carter Lake, 5-5-08, 2500 trout at 3.0 per pound. Cleawox Lake, 5-5-08, 2000 trout at 3.0 per pound. Munsel Lake, 5-8-08, 1500 trout at 1.5 per pound. Sutton Lake, 5-9-08, 1000 trout at 1.5 per pound. Eckman Lake, 5-12-08, 1000 trout at 3.0 per pound. Big Creek Reservoir 1, 5-19-08, 1500 trout at 3.0 per pound. Big Creek Reservoir 2, 5-19-08, 1800 trout at 3.0 per pound. Olalla Reservoir, 5-21-08, 2500 trout at 3.0 per pound. Thissel Pond, 5-22-08, 1000 trout at 3.0 per pound. Big Creek Reservoir 1, 5-26-08, 1500 trout at 1.5 per pound. Big Creek Reservoir 2, 5-26-08, 2750 trout at 1.5 per pound. Alder Lake, 5-27-08, 425 trout at 1.5 per pound. Buck Lake, 5-27-08, 425 trout at 1.5 per pound. Dune Lake, 5-27-08, 425 trout at 1.5 per pound. Georgia and North Georgia Lakes, 5-27-08, 75 trout at 1.5 per pound. Cleawox Lake, 5-28-08, 1800 trout at 1.5 per pound. Perkins Lake, 5-28-08, 200 trout 1.5 per pound. Thissel Pond, 5-29-08, 1,000 trout at 3.0 per pound. ALSEA RIVER: winter steelhead
Angling above tidewater is closed starting May 1 and will reopen with the cutthroat trout opener on May 24. Steelhead and angling will reopen August 1. Current river levels: http://www.nwrfc.noaa.gov/river/station/flowplot/flowplot.cgi?TIDO3 NESTUCCA RIVER AND THREE RIVERS: steelhead,
Angling for summer steelhead is improving as more fish arrive in the system. A few late winter steelhead are still available also. Spring angling is still slow. Angling should begin to pick up over the next few weeks. SALMON RIVER: Closed to angling above tidewater. Angling will reopen on May 24.
SILETZ RIVER: winter and summer steelhead
Steelhead fishing is slow to fair. Wild fish are most abundant this time of year as spawning peaks well into May. Anglers are advised to leave wild fish in the water while releasing. A few summer steelhead are starting to return with good numbers typically showing by early June. SIUSLAW RIVER:
Angling is closed above tidewater and will reopen for the trout opener on May 24. TILLAMOOK BAY: sturgeon, Angling for sturgeon has been slow to fair. Fish should be spread through the bay. Angling for spring is slow. May is generally the best month for spring angling in the bay. WILSON RIVER: steelhead, Angling for steelhead has been fair, with the occasional good catch reported. The catch has been a mix of late winter steelhead and early summer steelhead. Spring angling is slow, with very few fish available in the river at this time. TRASK RIVER: steelhead, Winter steelhead angling is slowing down and is mostly over for this season. Angling for spring is slow, but should begin to improve in the coming weeks. Johnson Bridge is being replaced. Demolition is scheduled for the coming weeks. Boaters should use extreme caution when approaching the bridge. Passage past the work site will be provided. Current river levels for major north coast streams: http://ahps2.wrh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=pqr YAQUINA RIVER:
Angling above tidewater is closed. Angling will reopen on May 24. |
