U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

MalheurNational Wildlife Refuge Fishing

Welcome, enjoy your visit!

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is located in the high desert country of southeastern Oregon.

The 187,000 acre Refuge is a remote, arid land of shallow marshes, lakes, small ponds, flood irrigated meadows, alkali flats, rimrock and grass and sagebrush covered hills. The Refuge is situated at 4,100 feet in elevation. Radical weather changes, including lightening storms and intense heat and cold can occur. Be prepared for weather extremes and traveling long distances over gravel roads. Make sure your vehicle is in good condi-tion and the gas tank is full. Carry mosquito repellent if you visit in the summer.

The Refuge is open daily from sunrise to sunset. In-formation about fishing, road conditions and nearby services can be obtained at Refuge Headquarters. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and staffed with volunteers most weekends.

Fishing Regulations

Day Use Only - The Refuge is open daily from

l Fish Safely and Ethically - Limited sport fishing isauthorized in accordance with all applicable Federaland Oregon State laws. The use of best methodsfor releasing fish is encouraged and it is unlawfulto leave dead fish or any part thereof on the banksor in the water of any stream, lake or other body ofwater.

Ice Fishing - Ice fishing and all public access ontoany ice formation is not permitted.

À Refuge Roads - Motorized vehicles and horsebackriding are allowed on designated roads shown on

È this map. Horseback riding is not permittedon East Canal Road.

F Hiking, Bicycling and Cross-country Skiing - Hiking,bicycling and cross-country skiing are allowed only

G on designated roads and trails shown on this map.

Fishing Regulations Cont.

{ Boats - Non-motorized or electric boats are permitted on Krumbo Reservoir, except when ice is present at

K Pets - Pets must be kept on leash while on the Ref-uge. Please pick up after your pets.

© Weapons - Possession of weapons on the Refugemust abide by all Oregon State lawns and regulations. Discharge of weapons outside ofthe hunting seasons are prohibited.

Prohibited Activities - All-terrain vehicles (ATVs), camping, fires, swimming, ice fishing, and collectingnatural objects such as plants, animals, minerals, antlers,objects of antiquity (including Indian artifacts) are prohibited.

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Gates, Dikes and Road Accesses - Gates, dikes and road accesses may not be blocked by vehicles. Leave all gates as you find them.

sunrise to sunset.

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge36391 Sodhouse LanePrinceton, OR 97721541/493 2612http://www.fws.gov/malheur

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Servicehttp://www.fws.gov

for Refuge Information1 800/344-WILD

Visitors with disabilities may be reasonably accommodated upon request and/or receive an alternative format publication.

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1 Stream Fisheries – Headquar-ters Fishing Unit (north bank of the Blitzen River from Sodhouse Lane to the bridge on the Boat Landing Road)Species: Non-native carpSeason/Limits: August 1 – September 15 and State Limits (see ODFW Sport Fishing Regulations)

2 Reservoir Fishery – Krumbo Reservoir Species: Rainbow trout and largemouth bass Season/Limits: Year-round and State Limits (see ODFW Sport Fishing Regulations)

3 Stream Fisheries – South Fishing Loop (mainstem of the Blitzen River, East Canal, and tributaries upstream of Page Dam and including Bridge Creek)Species: Redband troutSeason/Limits: Year-round and State Limits (see ODFW Sport Fishing Regulations)• Artificial flies and lures only• Catch and release for trout• Fishing is not permitted within 200

feet upstream and downstream of fish passage ways

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Drive-in access may be closed at gate when road conditions are hazardous.

• Use of bait allowed• 5 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length• 5 largemouth bass per day, 3 daily limits

in possession• Non-motorized and electric boats are

permitted• Drive-in access on Krumbo Lane may be

closed when road conditions are hazardous

• Artificial flies and lures only• Catch and release for trout• Boats are not permitted