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Oregon’s Kokanee Fishery – A tale of two lakes.
What: A presentation on Oregon’s most historic Kokanee lakes, Suttle and Wallowa lakes.
When: January 15, 2013 from 5:30 to 7pm
Where: Wholesale Sports 63492 Hunnell Rd. Bend, OR
Who: Open to the public – if you are interested in the Kokanee Fishery, come!
How: This presentation is made possible by Kokanee Power of Oregon (KPO), Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), The Metolius Limnology Club (MLC) and Wholesale Sports.
Why: Many lakes in Central Oregon have the potential to produce terrific catches of quality Kokanee, but most are not reaching their potential. KPO, ODFW and MLC are committed to work together, with the help and support of the public, to enhance this wonderful fishery.
Summary: Suttle and Wallowa Lakes are two of only 3 lakes in the Northwest with native Kokanee populations. Both lakes have, from time to time, produced phenomenal catches of Kokanee (landlocked Sockeye Salmon). In recent years Wallowa Lake has made international news among fishermen by producing several state and line class records, including Ron Campbell’s 2010 new World Record 9.67 pound fish. Suttle Lake just northwest of Sisters, Oregon has long been a cherished among local fishermen for producing 25 fish daily limits of average sized Kokanee in the 12” to 13”, as well as fish in the 16”to 19” class during some years. Suttle is best known in recent years for producing too many Kokanee, resulting in stunted adult fish less than 9” long, and begs to be managed for the benefit the lake, fish and fishermen.
Kokanee Power of Oregon will address how sportsmen can support enhancement of the Kokanee Fishery and will be presenting a $5,000 pledge to Dr. Frank Conte, retired professor from Oregon State University, in the name of the Metolius Limnology Club.
Limnology is the study of lakes, including chemistry, solar budget, temperature dynamics and population data for plant, vertebrate and invertebrate life. Dr. Conte is the founder and brains behind the MLC which he and friends created with the commitment to finding out just what is happening in Suttle Lake and why the Kokanee fishery is in such bad shape today. Dr. Conte’s work will produce the science that ODFW needs to better understand and manage the fishery, and lay the foundation for future studies in other lakes.
ODFW’s Fishery Biologist Jeff Yanke is responsible for managing Wallow Lake, and will be giving a presentation on his work and the current state of that celebrated fishery. ODFW’s Fishery Biologist Mike Harrington is responsible for managing Suttle and other Central Oregon lakes, and will be giving a presentation on the history and current state of the inconsistent Suttle Lake fishery.
Q and A and information on how you can help or learn more about this fishery will follow. KPO sponsoring manufacturers are providing free Kokanee fishing tackle for the first 20 in attendance.
What: A presentation on Oregon’s most historic Kokanee lakes, Suttle and Wallowa lakes.
When: January 15, 2013 from 5:30 to 7pm
Where: Wholesale Sports 63492 Hunnell Rd. Bend, OR
Who: Open to the public – if you are interested in the Kokanee Fishery, come!
How: This presentation is made possible by Kokanee Power of Oregon (KPO), Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), The Metolius Limnology Club (MLC) and Wholesale Sports.
Why: Many lakes in Central Oregon have the potential to produce terrific catches of quality Kokanee, but most are not reaching their potential. KPO, ODFW and MLC are committed to work together, with the help and support of the public, to enhance this wonderful fishery.
Summary: Suttle and Wallowa Lakes are two of only 3 lakes in the Northwest with native Kokanee populations. Both lakes have, from time to time, produced phenomenal catches of Kokanee (landlocked Sockeye Salmon). In recent years Wallowa Lake has made international news among fishermen by producing several state and line class records, including Ron Campbell’s 2010 new World Record 9.67 pound fish. Suttle Lake just northwest of Sisters, Oregon has long been a cherished among local fishermen for producing 25 fish daily limits of average sized Kokanee in the 12” to 13”, as well as fish in the 16”to 19” class during some years. Suttle is best known in recent years for producing too many Kokanee, resulting in stunted adult fish less than 9” long, and begs to be managed for the benefit the lake, fish and fishermen.
Kokanee Power of Oregon will address how sportsmen can support enhancement of the Kokanee Fishery and will be presenting a $5,000 pledge to Dr. Frank Conte, retired professor from Oregon State University, in the name of the Metolius Limnology Club.
Limnology is the study of lakes, including chemistry, solar budget, temperature dynamics and population data for plant, vertebrate and invertebrate life. Dr. Conte is the founder and brains behind the MLC which he and friends created with the commitment to finding out just what is happening in Suttle Lake and why the Kokanee fishery is in such bad shape today. Dr. Conte’s work will produce the science that ODFW needs to better understand and manage the fishery, and lay the foundation for future studies in other lakes.
ODFW’s Fishery Biologist Jeff Yanke is responsible for managing Wallow Lake, and will be giving a presentation on his work and the current state of that celebrated fishery. ODFW’s Fishery Biologist Mike Harrington is responsible for managing Suttle and other Central Oregon lakes, and will be giving a presentation on the history and current state of the inconsistent Suttle Lake fishery.
Q and A and information on how you can help or learn more about this fishery will follow. KPO sponsoring manufacturers are providing free Kokanee fishing tackle for the first 20 in attendance.
