The project conducts monitoring and investigations of warmwater and hatchery trout fisheries throughout oregon todetermine their status and any factors that may be limiting the fish populations and…

The State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) received a $289,120 Sport Fish Restoration (CFDA 15.605) formula grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 1, with award execution on October 1, 2025, and completion scheduled for September 30, 2026. Under this award, ODFW conducts comprehensive monitoring and investigations of warmwater and hatchery trout fisheries throughout Oregon to assess population status and identify limiting factors affecting fish populations and angling opportunities. The project delivers data-driven fisheries management services that support the conservation and enhancement of sport fish resources across the state.

Through collaboration with area biologists, partner agencies, and the public, ODFW utilizes the funding to implement habitat and access improvements, conduct fish stocking operations, and provide public outreach and educational services regarding available angling opportunities. These activities directly support the Sport Fish Restoration program's core objectives of restoring, conserving, managing, and enhancing sport fish populations while expanding public access to recreational fishing resources in Oregon.

The project conducts monitoring and investigations of warmwater and hatchery trout fisheries throughout oregon todetermine their status and any factors that may be limiting the fish populations and the angling opportunity theyprovide. Where favorable biological and habitat conditions exist, the project works with area biologists, otheragencies, and the public to enhance these fisheries and their recreational use through habitat and accessimprovement, fish stocking, and by promoting and providing information about the angling opportunities available.