OAR 635-500-0640. American Shad

(1) The following operating principle applies to American shad in the Yaquina River basin: American shad shall be managed for wild production. No hatchery fish shall be released into the Yaquina River Basin. (2) In accordance with this operating principle, it is the objective of the Department to maintain a stable population of American shad while striving to increase harvest use of the species.