The Oregon Seal Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife  
ignore
 » ODFW Home    » Fish Division   » Native Fish Conservation   » Rogue Spring Chinook
ignore
ignore
ignore
About Us Fishing Hunting Viewing License/Regs Conservation Living With Wildlife Education
ignore
ignore
Fish FISH DIVISION
Regulating harvest, protection, and enhancement of fish populations
ignore

Rogue Spring Chinook SMU Conservation Plan

Numbers of Rogue River wild spring Chinook have seriously declined during the last 20 years, and a conservation plan is now in place for these fish. Prior to the construction of Lost Creek Dam, an average of 28,000 wild spring Chinook were counted annually at Gold Ray Dam. Between 1997 and 2002, an annual average of just 5,100 wild spring Chinook were counted at Gold Ray Dam. In addition, the fish’s life history has changed, with fewer early-returning, early-spawning wild spring Chinook present in the population. The decline and life history change is attributed to many factors, including construction and operation of Lost Creek Dam.

The status of Rogue River wild spring chinook is of special concern to the people of southwest Oregon. ODFW and a public advisory committee began creating a conservation plan in 2004. Public committee members represented anglers, fish conservationists, and guides from both the upper and lower river. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Forest Service, NOAA Fisheries, and the Bureau of Land Management also helped develop the plan which was consistent with the guidelines of the Native Fish Conservation Policy.

Nine alternatives for management strategies were created, with Alternatives 8 and 9 receiving the most support from the advisory committee. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted Alternative 9 of the plan and related regulation changes in September 2007. This alternative primarily relies on significant improvements to management strategies over the population’s current habitat range. Modified angling regulations are designed to protect the early-returning wild run that is most depressed.

Contacts:

Upper Rogue: Dan Van Dyke 541-826-8774, Daniel.J.Vandyke@odfw.oregon.gov
Lower Rogue: Steve Mazur 541-247-7605, Steve.J.Mazur@odfw.oregon.gov

Final Plan

Comprehensive Assessment and Update

Annual progress reports

Plan implementation

Rogue River Studies

ignore
ignore
 


About Us | Fishing | Crabbing & Clamming | Big Game Hunting | Game Bird Hunting | Wildlife Viewing | License / Regs | Conservation | Living with Wildlife | Education | Workday Login

ODFW Home | Driving Directions | Employee Directory | Social Media | Oregon.gov | File Formats | Employee Webmail | ODFW License Agents | Accessibility

4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE   ::   Salem, OR 97302   ::    Main Phone (503) 947-6000 or (800) 720-ODFW [6339]

Do you have a question or comment for ODFW? Contact ODFW's Public Service Representative at: odfw.info@odfw.oregon.gov
Share your opinion or comments on a Fish and Wildlife Commission issue at: odfw.commission@odfw.oregon.gov
Do you need this information in an alternative format or language? Contact 503-947-6000 or click here.





   © ODFW. All rights reserved. This page was last updated: 05/16/2019 9:43 AM