Know yer crayfish/crawdads/mudbugs.....

Joel LaFollette tending the  Bug Boat - temporary home for crawdads and other river critters

We've trapped a few of these over the years for various reasons - most recently for Joel's Kids Day at Royal Treatment Fly Fishing; I can certainly say the ones we've come across so far on the Clackamas and that creek behind our house in Portland have all be the 'good' ones....BUT if you come across others - keep 'em and eat 'em [and let ODFW know...]:

SALEM, Ore – Ringed crayfish have successfully invaded many rivers and streams in southern Oregon, but were just found in Lane County’s Row River. This is the first discovery of this species in the Willamette River drainage.

“To find Ringed crayfish in the upper end of the Willamette Basin is very alarming to us,” said Jeff Ziller, South Willamette Watershed District Fish Biologist. “Ringed crayfish have been found to out compete our native Signal crayfish  for habitat and food. The non-native ringed crayfish dominate the crayfish populations in the Rogue, Chetco and Umpqua rivers, so this is bad news for Signal crayfish here in the Willamette system.

Another year and another rescue...on the Deschutes

Life or death struggle on the Deschutes: Another fish rescue

Author: Kandra Kent

BEND, Ore. -

As thousands of fish die in the Deschutes River, a few thousand more were saved during this week's multi-day effort that's becoming a frustrating annual event for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and volunteers.

On Wednesday, biologists with ODFW, volunteers with the U.S. Forest Service and others wrapped up a rescue operation for fish that have become stranded in pools of the river.

"We salvage as many fish as we can out of the side channel and put them back into the main stem," said Assistant District Fish Biologist Erik Moberly.

For the rest of the story including OCTU's own Gabe Parr:

<<<<  KTVZ Story and Video >>>>

North Twin Season extended.....

You might recall that North Twin Lake is getting 'the treatment' - and as a result limits have been removed; now the season has been extended....

North Twin Lake fishing extended through Nov. 9
October 13, 2015

BEND, Ore. – Anglers will have an additional three weeks to enjoy fall fishing at North Twin Lake near Bend. The lake was scheduled to close to all fishing on Oct. 19 so it could be chemically treated to remove illegally introduced brown bullhead.

According to Erik Moberly, ODFW fish biologist, the treatment is being pushed back because delivery of the chemical needed (called rotenone) has been delayed.

Anglers can continue fishing under the temporary regulations adopted in October: no daily bag or possession limits, no size limits and anglers may harvest fish by hand, dip net and angling.

Conservation Opportunity!

Well this isn't you're typical TVTU C4C adventure - BUT it is a similar vein and one that we are pleased to assist with! Why? Because this is the beginning of a combined effort on the Clackamas Drainage where TVTU will start to concentrate tree placement efforts for 2016.

This Project places the last of trees collected after Christmas 2014 and is partly directed by ODFW.

-- Please note --

RSVP requirement contact with Clackamas River Basin Council.
[Let them know you're with TVTU!]

WHEN: Saturday, October 17th - 9 am - 12 pm
REGISTER: Please RSVP to morgan@clackamasriver.org or 503‐303‐4372 x101. All volunteers must sign a waiver release form. Youth are welcome if accompanied by an adult, though activities are most appropriate for older children.
WHERE: Please RSVP for address and parking directions. Project is located just off Hwy 224. Stay tuned for more information.
WHAT: You are invited to join the Clackamas River Basin Council and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife in placing over 200 Christmas trees donated from the Kirk Company into the Fishers Bend Alcove, a side channel off the Clackamas River approximately 2 miles west of Barton, OR. Volunteers are needed to carry, tie, and secure trees among recently constructed large wood structures installed in an alcove, which will help enhance stream habitat for young salmon.
WHAT to BRING: Favorite gloves, rubber boots, hip waders (optional). Activities will take place in or near water, so be prepared to get wet. Volunteers will be carrying trees which are likely to brush up against clothing. Dress in outdoor apparel. Refreshments will be provided. This project is supported with funding from the Oregon Wildlife Foundation, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, and the US Forest Service. Partner support includes Chrysalis Farms, Clackamas County Parks, Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District, and the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.

<< CRBC Info >>

Reminder....

GENERAL MEETING - this Wednesday!

WHEN: Wednesday, October 14, 2015
WHERE: Lucky Lab Public House [Multnomah]\
WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m. Socializing; meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: John Pomplin-"Self-guided Alaska Fly Fishing Adventure"
John will provide his insights into Alaska fishing for silver salmon and the cheap way to get there.
The trip John describes is in Cordova but any of the South Central Alaska towns have similar accommodations. The trick is taking advantage of cheap airfare on Alaska Airlines with their mileage plan, tying your own flies, and being open minded on other ways to fish for Silvers if Mother Nature throws you a curve

WHAT to BRING: a sense of adventure, questions, appetites and friends are all welcome! Food and beverages are available for purchase - second floor banquet room.

What'd I Miss...September edition

About 25 members showed up to the lucky Lab Public house in Multnomah Village in September for the general member meeting - hoping to glean as much info as possible from Preston Singletary on the searun cutthroat trout. 

First we had some important introductions and awards from standing President Erle Norman; first time attendee Jim from Estacada introduced himself - Glad to have you Jim!

October 17 is the Oregon Council fall meeting - Dick Hollenback noted that the meeting will be in Corvallis and all members are welcome to attend. The agenda, besides other official TU business for Oregon, includes a review of the strategic plan. Voting is limited to attending chapter board members but input for consideration is appreciated from all members......

Bull Trout Plan....Western States

Bull Trout Officially Endangered since 1999

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a new plan for bringing back the declining bull trout in Oregon, Washington and three other Western states. But conservationists say it won’t actually restore the fish’s population to a healthy level.

Bull trout are predators native to streams across the Northwest. In some places, bull trout were purposely over-fished to keep them from eating precious salmon.

Bull trout need cold, clean water and the ability to move around within their habitat. So, officials say erosion, the removal of trees and vegetation that keep streams cool, and barriers to fish passage such as culverts and dams have all contributed to their decline. And climate change poses an additional threat.

For the rest of the story........

<<< OPB Story >>>

October at TVTU?

Well Fall has arrived - just not quite the rains and cool temps we were expecting - but the trees are definitely thinking about turning colors and so are our anadromous denizens of the state! Last month we heard a bit about searun cutthroats; they should be coming into the rivers hard with some rain - right now most seem to be loitering enthusiastically in the estuaries and tidewaters or holding in deep pools.

Here's a few things you can do to kick off Fall.....

 

OUTING & CONSERVATION!

WHERE: Metolius River [Central Oregon]; Camp Sherman Campground

WHEN: October 2-4, 2015 

WHAT to EXPECT: This is a special event - once again the local Chapters of TU will join on the Metolius River to help with the long standing State Project; enjoy a day of restoration effort, campfire time and  be rewarded with a day of Fishing!

Contact: Dick Hollenbeck of Clackamas River Chapter for the latest!

<< STATE PROJECT 2015 >>

NEW ADDITION - FUN!

WHERE: Royal Treatment Fly Fishing - West Linn, OR

WHEN: October 3, 2015 - 10:00 a.m.

WHAT to EXPECT: Our friend Joel of Royal Treatment Fly Fishing fame is hosting a “Town Hall Meeting” with newly appointed ODFW Commissioners Bruce Buckmaster and Jason Atkinson. This is your opportunity to help shape the future by sharing your vision of our fish and wildlife management with these gentlemen. I hope you will attend and contribute to this discussion, thus helping change this little piece of the world that is so important to all of us.

If you can be there and have a commentator subject for Mr Buckmaster and Mr Atkinson, Joel asks that you leave a comment on his site - it gives them a chance to be prepared for a good discussion....

<< RTFF - Town Hall Info >>

GENERAL MEETING!

WHEN: Wednesday, October 14, 2015
WHERE: Lucky Lab Public House [Multnomah]\
WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m. Socializing; meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: John Pomplin-"Self-guided Alaska Fly Fishing Adventure"
John will provide his insights into Alaska fishing for silver salmon and the cheap way to get there.
The trip John describes is in Cordova but any of the South Central Alaska towns have similar accommodations. The trick is taking advantage of cheap airfare on Alaska Airlines with their mileage plan, tying your own flies, and being open minded on other ways to fish for Silvers if Mother Nature throws you a curve

WHAT to BRING: a sense of adventure, questions, appetites and friends are all welcome! Food and beverages are available for purchase - second floor banquet room.

For the CALENDAR!

WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2015
WHERE: Jackson Armory, 6255 NE Cornfoot Road, Portland [near the Airport!]

WHAT TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHAT to EXPECT: Tyers, auctions, friends, stories and more! This annual effort organized by the Fly Fishing Arts & Conservation Society has it all - and is returning stronger for 2015. Remember all proceeds are distributed among local conservation organizations - including TVTU - for designation to beneficial efforts in the State of Oregon.

<< 2015 NWFTR INFO  >>

George shares a YouTube!

For a guy who doesn't do much computering - our friend George [and Board member] seems to be expanding his knowledge. Now he's turned to YouTube to share this bit on fish passage at the North Fork dam on the Clackamas River.

An interesting PGE project...so when you drive by and wonder what that big floating thing is by the dam....you can thank George for the answer!

North Twin to be cleaned.....

of brown bullheads....

ODFW temporarily lifts fishing restrictions at North Twin Lake

Agency plans chemical treatment this fall
Sept. 22, 2015

BEND, Ore. – Effective immediately, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has relaxed fishing restrictions at North Twin Lake (Deschutes County), which is scheduled to be chemically treated this fall to remove unwanted brown bullhead catfish. The agency plans to treat North Twin Lake to remove the illegally-introduced brown bullhead in order to improve the rainbow trout fishery. Under the temporary regulations now in place, there are no daily bag or possession limits, no size limits and anglers may harvest fish by hand, dip net and angling.