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 $216,033 Sport Fish Restoration formula grant (CFDA 15.605) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The project 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.

Under this award, ODFW delivers fish population assessments, habitat condition evaluations, and fisheries enhancement services. Where biological and habitat conditions are favorable, the agency collaborates with area biologists, partner agencies, and the public to implement habitat and access improvements, conduct fish stocking operations, and promote recreational fishing opportunities through targeted information and outreach programs. These activities support the Sport Fish Restoration program's core objective of restoring, conserving, and managing sport fish populations while enhancing public access to recreational fishing resources and advancing aquatic resource education and stewardship throughout Oregon's fisheries.

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.