C4C - back for 2021/22!

 

TVTU Board updates!!!

 

We are excited to have the newest volunteers voted to the Tualatin Valley Chapter Board of Directors! Thank you so much to members David Cook, Brett Dunnam, Matt Erickson, Mark Poulin, and Kim Swartz for joining the ranks of dedicated volunteers ensuring the future of Clean, Cold, Fishable Waters!

We look forward to working with them in the future!

November Member Meeting_VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING!

The Annual Meeting of Members of the Tualatin Valley Trout Unlimited Chapter will take place online in a Zoom meeting on November 10, 2021 starting at 6:30 pm.

The agenda will include:

• Board Elections
• Treasurer's Report on income, expenses, and cash-on-hand.
• President's Annual Report to members

 

If you do not receive a link to the meeting in our bi-monthly newsletter, please CONTACT us!

Help out DRA!

A recent note from our friends at DESCHUTES RIVER ALLIANCE:

Our organization is running an exciting ten-day garage sale starting on Friday. The catalog features over 100 items from the collections of expert anglers. Most of the gear is new or in excellent condition - and offered at a bargain. The sale presents an excellent opportunity for seasoned anglers to pick up new or rare items and for new anglers to build out their collections. All funds raised through the sale will help us continue our work on the lower Deschutes River.

We're hoping that the sale might be of interest to your members and you might be willing to spread the word.

With warm regards,

Jordan

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Jordan Swinton

Development Associate

Deschutes River Alliance

Larry’s Garage Sale Benefiting DRA

October 15^th – 25^th

Announcing an incredible ten-day event benefiting the work of DESCHUTES RIVER ALLIANCE. Truly great deals abound at this sale curated by expert anglers from their own private collections. Don’t want to miss out! All funds raised help us advocate for a cooler, cleaner lower Deschutes River. You can learn more about our work here.

Support the DRA’s First Ever Larry’s Garage Sale

The Deschutes River Alliance (DRA), an organization advocating for the health of the lower Deschutes River, is hosting a special ten-day garage sale to raise funds to continue their work. Curated by local expert anglers from their private collections, the sale’s catalog features over 100 items perfect for new and seasoned anglers.

There are some truly excellent deals to be found – rods, reels, bags, apparel, flies, tying gear and materials, and more. Much of the gear has been lightly used and plenty is brand new!

All items have been priced to sell quickly. New gear is priced to sell at 50% of retail or less. You won't find better deals anywhere that sells used equipment – and the proceeds will help DRA efforts!

View the Catalog Here

Fill holes in your arsenal…bolster your fly collection or fly tying capacity…outfit a new angler…find a rod or reel that has sentimental value…or just spend some money to support the DRA and get some good product while you are at it.

Visit the online auction page from October 15^th - 25^th and bid on their extensive catalog. There truly is something for everyone.

September member Meeting! ***CHANGED***

 

Well, we tried! Look for information this weekend via the Troutline Newsletter but our return to in-person meetngs at the Lucky Lab Public House in Multnomah Village has been put-off...instead, we will feature Sarah Zwissler from the Salmon Super Highway via a zoom gathering - so grab a beverage of choice and keep that laptop running [for now!].

Hi all,

Using all of the information.... [we] will be cancelling the in-person chapter meeting and moving it to a virtual meeting.  I will work with Sarah to figure out what she will be needing to do the virtual meeting.  I will be sending out the newsletter on Saturday with the updated Chapter meeting information.  We can put an announcement on the website and our Facebook page about the change of the meeting....  

Sorry [folks] but I think it is in our best interest to do our part to help keep ourselves and everybody else.

Lori

EMERGENCY Fishing Regs - Start July 1!!!

 

Emergency fishing regulations in response to drought begin July 1:
Check the Recreation Report in your zone for info

June 30, 2021

SALEM, Ore.—ODFW is implementing emergency regulations that will BEGIN JULY 1 in several angling zones as Oregon faces a severe drought this summer, putting the state’s salmon, steelhead, trout and sturgeon at risk. 

As always, the latest regulations are listed at the top of the Recreation Report – Fishing Report for each zone. Always check your angling zone before you go fishing.

These emergency regulations are in effect until Sept. 30, 2021 but may be lifted early or extended depending on conditions.

A summary of emergency regulations follows.

• Fishing will CLOSE for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and trout from 2 p.m. until one hour before sunrise in some rivers and streams in the NW, SW, Willamette, Central, NE zones. (“Hoot owl” regulations to end fishing before water temperatures are at their warmest, which stresses fish.)
• NEHALEM RIVER (NW Zone) upstream of the Miami-Foley Road Bridge (and tributaries upstream of bridge) will close to all angling July 1-Sept. 30. The Nehalem Bay/River from the mouth to the Miami Foley Road Bridge remains open under permanent regulations. The North Fork Nehalem is also open with “hoot owl” restrictions above tidewater. All other open streams in the NW Zone will be under “hoot owl” regulations. 
• The DESCHUTES RIVER from the mouth to Sherars Falls will be under “hoot owl” regulations to protect fish.
• Angling closure within 200 feet of mouths of tributaries in portions of the UMPQUA and NORTH UMPQUA RIVERS, to allow fish to gather in these cooler areas without angling pressure.
• Other targeted angling closures in portions of the ROGUE and ILLINOIS RIVERS to allow for salmon and steelhead facing tough conditions to migrate without angling pressure.
• HYATT and HOWARD PRAIRIE RESERVOIRS in SW Zone are lifting all bag limits on all species due to extremely low water conditions that are becoming unsuitable for fish.

For full details, see the emergency regulations for your angling zone at https://myodfw.com/recreation-report/fishing-report/

“There is a tough summer and early fall ahead for fish, and we want to take steps to help them survive,” said Shaun Clements, ODFW deputy administrator for inland fisheries. “We appreciate anglers following the regulations and being flexible with their plans to help fish this year.”

This doesn’t mean that all fishing has to stop,” continued Clements. “Except for the Nehalem River, fishing will remain open the morning and early afternoon hours when water temperatures are cooler for fish and people. There are many great fishing opportunities in high lakes, for warmwater fish like, bass, walleye, or crappie, and in lakes and reservoirs stocked with hatchery rainbow trout—though stocking plans may change due to the drought so remember to check the Recreation Report not the online schedule for the latest information.”

Anglers are reminded to use best practices when fishing in areas that may require release of the fish:

• Use appropriate gear and land fish quickly. The longer the fight, the less likely the fish will survive.
• Avoid removing the fish from the water.
• If taking a photo, cradle the fish at water level and quickly take the picture.
• Remove hooks quickly and gently while keeping the fish under water.
• Use long-nosed pliers or hemostats to back out a hook.
• If a fish is hooked deeply, cut the line near the hook.
• Revive fish (point them into slow current or move them back and forth until gills are working).
• When possible, let the fish swim out of your hands.

 ODFW Press Release

Ongoing fish kill on the Klamath River is an ‘absolute worst-case scenario’

The video shows clear river water washing over rocks as sunlight dances in the shallows. Small slivers of white that look like leaves float on the surface. But they aren’t leaves; they’re the bodies of juvenile salmon, most of them no longer than a finger, dead from a warm-water disease exacerbated by drought on the Klamath River. The caption to the video, filmed by Yurok Vice Chairman Frankie Joe Myers, is stark: “This is what climate change looks like when we don’t act.” 

Read the HIGH COUNTRY NEWS article

Boat Inspection Stations - OPEN for the SEASON!!

Boaters required to stop at aquatic invasive species inspection stations.
Free inspection takes five to 10 minutes

May 25, 2021

SALEM, Ore. – All watercraft entering Oregon are required to be inspected at an aquatic invasive species station when the stations are open. Failure to stop at an open station could result in a $110 fine.

Inspection stations located in Ashland and Ontario are open year-round and seasonal stations in Brookings, Klamath Falls, Lakeview and Umatilla are now operational.

All vehicles towing or carrying motorized or non-motorized boats, including canoes, kayaks, and even paddleboards must stop. This includes commercial watercraft.

Inspections for aquatic invasive species typically take five to 10 minutes and drivers are not required to get out of their vehicles. Please turn off vehicles during inspection to make it easier for the inspector and driver to hear each other and maintain physical distance. Watercraft found with aquatic invasive species attached to the vessel are decontaminated on the spot. Both boat inspections and decontaminations are free.

"People who stop at these stations are directly contributing to our success in keeping aquatic invasive zebra and quagga mussels, snails and aquatic plants out of Oregon," said Rick Boatner, ODFW Invasive Species Supervisor.

Inspecting boats coming into the state is the first line of defense in keeping aquatic invasive species such as zebra or quagga mussels, snails and aquatic plants out of Oregon. These invaders can cost millions in damage to water delivery systems and serious environmental damage to our rivers, lakes and native aquatic species.

"Everyone who boats needs to make sure they always practice Clean, Drain, and Dry. All boaters and anglers should be vigilant about cleaning and drying all their gear after each use," Boatner said.

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permits or Waterway Access Permit are required for most boaters in Oregon. Both resident and non-resident, non-motorized boats (paddlecraft) ten feet and longer require a Waterway Access Permit. All non-resident motorized boats require an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention permit. Resident motorized boat permits are included in the Oregon boater registration fee. Permit sales provide funding for the six boat inspection stations throughout Oregon.

So far this year, crews have inspected 3,796 boats and intercepted 41 vessels...

VOLUNTEERS!

 Greetings TVTU Volunteers!

JUNE 6: There are about 200 Christmas trees on site at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge [Pacific Highway toward Sherwood] that need to be placed.  The work group would be about TEN folks from TVTU and ten volunteers from the Friends of the Refuge. There may be a need for additional help if some of the trees on site need to be moved any significant distance from where they were dropped to get where they need to be placed [we’ll determine that with sufficient time in advance to add in folks].

CAN YOU HELP?? We’ll take the first ten responders and will make a standby list of any others, to fill in any cancellations or to augment the June 6 crew if we need to move trees that day.

The plan will be to meet in the parking lot of the Refuge Visitor Center at 9 a.m. on June 6, and we’ll carpool to where the trees are located. It should be about TWO HOURS of rewarding effort.  Thanks for helping out.

CONTACT : Mike Gentry