To be sincere up until long period of time Metolius river angler Chris Foster notified me that some types on the Metolius might be eliminated, I believed the river was catch and release for all fish types. Well this is not the case.
Chris is trying to find anglers to assist him in altering the existing Metolius river policies that do not secure Mountain Whitefish, Salmon or Steelhead. By composing ODFW commissioners and recommending to them that the Metolius requires to be Capture and Launch for all types you can assist.
Chris Foster composes:
The Native Mountain Whitefish is a Native Types in the Metolius River, in addition to Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout. Under the present guidelines, Native Mountain Whitefish can be eliminated given that they are NOT SECURED by the present Oregon Fishing Laws. Presently, just Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout are secured and need to be launched under the present policies.
There are just about 400-600 overall fish per mile in the Metolius River which was formed about 10,000 years earlier. The variety of those fishing the river has actually increased tremendously in the last a number of years putting severe fishing pressure on The Metolius River.
Native Mountain Whitefish remain in the Trout and Salmon Household and DO NOT interfere with Bull Trout or other Trout Types for generating environment. They are likewise a food source for the Endangered Bull Trout. They likewise offer angling chances.
They are NOT Garbage Fish and they should have Security.
The Modification in the 2022 fishing policies would likewise secure the returning Salmon and Steelhead going back to the Metolius River that travel through and are trucked from Round Butte Tank. The modification would likewise secure those 2,000 Chinook Salmon smolts launched into the Metolius River by Black Butte School Trainees (K-8). The strategy is to launch that quantity each year.
Here is the e-mail: odfw.commission@odfw.oregon.gov. This e-mail goes to all of the commissioners listed below.
Kathayoon Khalil– Portland
Jill Zarnowitz– Yamhill
Becky Hatfield-Hyde– Paisley (Hopefully she left the horrible fire)
Gregory Wolley– Lake Oswego
Mary Wahl– Langlois
Bob Spelbrink– Siletz
Mark Labhart– Sis
Here is the ODFW directors information: Curt Melcher’s Workplace Phone: 503-947-6044.
Here is Chris Foster’s e-mail: fozman99@gmail.com
