November 6, 2015
CLACKAMAS, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and
Wildlife today adopted temporary rule closing the coho salmon season on
Eagle Creek, effective Sunday, Nov. 8 and continuing until further
notice.
The closure was adopted at the request of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, which operates Eagle Creek National Fish Hatchery
near Estacada. Coho returns to the hatchery are tracking well below
brood stock needs for the hatchery.
“Based on reports through this week, returns to the
hatchery are well below their production goals,” said Chris Kern,
deputy administrator of ODFW’s fish division. “Unfortunately, this
action is necessary to aid the situation.”
Steelhead fishing in Eagle Creek remains open. Fishing in the Clackamas River is not affected by the rule change.
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