Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Fishing Brochure

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Welcome, enjoy your visit! Fishing Regulations Cont. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is located in the high { Boats - Non-motorized or electric boats are allowed desert country of southeastern Oregon. only on Krumbo Reservoir, except when ice is pres- Malheur ent at the boat launch. The 187,000 acre Refuge is a remote, arid land of shallow marshes, lakes, small ponds, flood irrigated Gates, Dikes and Road Accesses - Gates, dikes meadows, alkali flats, rimrock and grass and sagebrush and road accesses may not be blocked by vehicles. National Wildlife Refuge covered hills. The Refuge is situated at 4,100 feet in Leave all gates as you find them. elevation. Radical weather changes, including lightening K Dogs - Dogs must be kept on leash while on the Ref- storms and intense heat and cold can occur. Be prepared uge. Fishing Brochure for weather extremes and traveling long distances over Weapons - Possession of weapons follows all State gravel roads. Make sure your vehicle is in good condi- © regulations on the Refuge. Discharge of weapons tion and the gas tank is full. Carry mosquito repellent if outside of the hunt seasons are prohibited. you visit in the summer. Prohibited Activities - All-terrain vehicles (ATVs), The Refuge is open daily from sunrise to sunset. In- camping, fires, swimming and collecting natural objects formation about fishing, road conditions and nearby such as plants, animals, minerals, antlers, and objects of services can be obtained at Refuge Headquarters. Office antiquity (including Indian artifacts) are prohibited. hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The Visitor Center K# <# Ò# r# ±# W# Y# is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and staffed with volunteers most weekends.

Fishing Regulations Malheur National Wildlife Refuge  Day Use Only - Open daily from sunrise to sunset. 36391 Sodhouse Lane Princeton, OR 97721 - Limited sport fishing is l Fish Safely and Ethically 541/493 2612 authorized in accordance with all applicable Federal http://www.fws.gov/malheur and Oregon State laws. The use of best methods for releasing fish is encouraged and it is unlawful U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to leave dead fish or any part thereof on the banks http://www.fws.gov or in the water of any stream, lake or other body of water. for Refuge Information Ice Fishing - Ice fishing and all public access onto 1 800/344-WILD any ice formation is not permitted. Visitors with disabilities may be reasonably À Refuge Roads - Motorized vehicles and horseback accommodated upon request and/or receive an alternative riding are allowed on designated roads shown on format publication. È this map, except horseback riding is not permitted on East Canal Trail. August 2014 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. Map 3b Malheur Lake 1 2 Public Use Facilities (Insets) Center Patrol Rd. Current Management

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