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Willamette River (Coast Range Basin) WILLAMETTE RIVER-COAST RA 1E BASIN Or on State Game Commission La s Division Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 1 of 42 Master Plan Angler Access & Associated Recreational Uses - Willamette River (Coast Rantge Basin) 1969 WILLAMETTE - COAST RANGE BASIN Master Plan for Angler Access and Associated Recreational Uses By Oregon State Game Commiss:i.on Lands Section January 1969 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 2 of 42 Master Plan Angler Access & Associated Recreational Uses - Willamette River (Coast Rantge Basin) 1969 -T ----A B L E 0 F --------CONTENTS THE PLAN .. 1 VICINITY MAP 3 MARYS RIVER AREA 4 LUCKIMUTE RIVER AREA .. .. 17 RICKREALL CREEK AREA 0 35 APPEN"DIX - Willamette-Coast Range Basin map Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 3 of 42 Master Plan Angler Access & Associated Recreational Uses - Willamette River (Coast Rantge Basin) 1969 WILLAMETTE - COAST RANGE BASIN Master Plan for Angler Access and Associated Recreational Uses This report details a plan that we hope can be followed to solve the access problems of the Willamette-Coast Range Basin. Too, we hope that all agencies that are interested in retaining existing water access as well as providing additional facilities, whether they be municipal, county, or state, will all join in a cooperative effort to carry out this plan in an orderly manner. It is probable that Land and Water Conservation Funds will be available on a 50-50 matching basis. In order to acquire these funds, it will be necessary to apply through the Oregon State Highway Department .. The Willamette-Coast Range Basin is located west of the Willamette River in the mid-Willamette Valley. The major stream systems within the basin are the Marys and Luckiamute Rivers, and Rickreall Creek. These streams originate in the Coast Range and enter the Willamette River in the area between Salem and Corvalliso The headwater tributaries originating in the Coast Range have sustained flows of cool water and adequate gradient which provide good salmonid habitat. These conditions remain adequate until the streams reach the relatively flat farmland of the Willamette Valley floor. The flat gradient, low flows,- and reduced streamside vegetation contribute to high stream temperatures during the summer and early fall. These conditions make the lower half of these streams unsuitable for salmonid production. These characteristics are typical of all the west side Willamette River tributaries. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 4 of 42 Master Plan Angler Access & Associated Recreational Uses - Willamette River (Coast Rantge Basin) 1969 . I The fishery within the ·basin is on stocked rainbow trout and native cutthroat trout in the upper half of the streams and warm-water fishes in the lower portion of the streams. Approximately 13,000 rainbow trout are stocked in the major streams annually. Heaviest angling pressure occurs in the spring at the opening of the trout season and then tapers off rapidly in the summer. There are only six sites within the basin that have been developed for public use and some of these need additional facilities. In addition to the existing facilities, the anglers are gaining access at road crossings or across private lands. To assure continued public access and angler utiliza­ tion of the fishery, nine additional sites have been recommended for develop­ ment within the Willamette-Coast Range Basin. The basin has been divided into three areas. 'The characteristics of each area have been described and a plan for public access is outlined in the following sections. 2 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 5 of 42 Master Plan Angler Access & Associated Recreational Uses - Willamette River (Coast Rantge Basin) 1969 VICINITY MAP l ) J I / I -.._ I ~-,c ·---·- · ·- ·· .... ·The Willamette River - Coast Range Basin oontains··a number of streams ~hioh originate in the Coast Range and flow into the Willamette River from the west. The Mary's River, Luckiamute River and Rickreal Creek are the major streams within this basin • .Major routes .to the area include State Route 223, 22· and U. S. Highway 20~ Additional oounty roads throughout the basin make the rivers quite ac­ cessible. 3 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 6 of 42 Master Plan Angler Access & Associated Recreational Uses - Willamette River (Coast Rantge Basin) 1969 MARYS RIVER AREA This area includes the entire Marys River drainage. The river origi­ nates in the Coast Range and flows eastward entering the Willamette River at Corvallis. Elevations range from near 4,000 feet in the headwaters at Marys Peak to less than 100 feet in the Willamette Valley. Physical characteristics of the stream are typical of the west side Wi,llamette River tributaries. Stream gradient is moderate in the upper sec­ tions and quite flat in the lower section of stream within the Willamette Valley floor. High water temperatures and. low flows in the eum.mer and fall limit the production of trout in the lower valley streams, whereas the sus­ tained flows of cooler water in the streams of the Coast Range slopes provide good salmonid habitat. T~e fishery of the Marye River ie primarily for stocked rainbow trout and native cutthroat trout in the upper reaches of the river, and warm­ water speciea in the lower portion of the stream. The heaviest angling pressure occur5 during the opening of the trout season in the spring. The catch consists primarily of the stocked trout although some of the small headwater streams produce good catches of native cutthroat trout. The warm­ water fishery receives relatively light angling pressure throughout the year. Muddy Creek, a tributary of the Marys River, lies almost entirely within the flat Willamette Valley floor •. The stream meanders through marshy areas interspersed with thick patches of small oak, ash, and alder. Because of the stream conditions, this area has a better use potential for waterfowl than that of a. fishery. The Charles Finley National Wildlife Refuge has been established in this area and regulated hunting is available to the pub}ic for a fee. Additional waterfowl hunting occurs at various other points along the river. 4 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 7 of 42 Master Plan Angler Access & Associated Recreational Uses - Willamette River (Coast Rantge Basin) 1969 Three sites on the lower Marys River are developed for public use and are adequate at this time .. Access to the upper section of the river is gen­ erally limited to highway bridge crossings and over private lands. To assure public access to this section of the river, two additional sites have been recommended for development. 5 . Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 8 of 42 Master Plan Angler Access & Associated Recreational Uses - Willamette River (Coast Rantge Basin) 1969 WATER ACCESS SITE EVALUATION Willamette _c_o_a_s_t_R_a_n_g_e_B_a_s_in__ System Site No. 1 ___M_._a_ry,__s_R __ iv_e_r ___ Area Priority __c_o_m_p_l_e_t_e __ _ Name Marys River Landing Location Mouth of the Marys River ---------North Bank T 12 S , R 5 W , Sec. -------2 River Mile ----O County -------Benton Ownership: Public ----------------------------City of Corvallis Private ____ Tax Lot No. Number of owners 1 DESCRIPI'ION Land type Flat with steep river banks Cover type Willow and deciduous shrubs Road access City maintained Condition __G_o_o_c_l_-_g_r_a_.v_e_l ___ _ Flows Seasonal fluctuation Water quality --------------Fair Present stage qf development ___C_o_m_p_l_s_t_e_r_a_m_p_a_n_d_p_a_r_k_i_n_g_a_r_e_a ______ ANGLER NEEDS ______________ of frontage Acquisition: ------- Acres, Type of oonveyanoe _____________________ 1>.!!!lopment: Boat ramp: Type ______________ Number of lanes _____ Toilets ________Trails _______Roads __________ Parking area ___ For -----cars or ------car-trailer units This site is used primarily by recreational boaters using the Willamette River. 6 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 9 of 42 Master Plan Angler Access & Associated Recreational Uses - Willamette River (Coast Rantge Basin) 1969 AREA Mar:rs River SITE# 1 FISHERY& Trout and warm water species at the mouth of the river and in the Willamette. SUIIDler Fall Winter (Sa - Sal• on, St .. Steelhead, Tr ... Trout, S• - Stur1eon 0 Wv - Warm Water Fishes) SKETCH Light Tr Tr Tr Ww Ww Ww Sea.aona (Cheek) / CoRVFILLl<i ~ RECREATION l"'"'4 +I -~l!,-4 l"'"'4 (Check) Pi en Ji ~ !oa.ting, motor X X )t X Boating, non-motor X X X X Camping, tent Camping, trailer Fishing, boat X X X X Fishing, ahora X X X X Hi.king Horseback riding Hunting, big game Hunting, upland game Hunting, waterfowl l'fature study Picnicking Sighteeaing Skin and eouba diving Swimming ,.. Wahr ekiing X X X OTHER Safety ProbhnH a Steep banks to the river. Group Faoiliti•sc REMARKS The current is quite strong at the launching area during high water. 7 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 10 of 42 Master Plan Angler Access & Associated Recreational Uses - Willamette River (Coast Rantge Basin) 1969 WATER ACCESS SITE EVALUATION Willamette _c_o_a_s_t_R_a_n_g_e_B_a_s_i_n __ System Site No. 2 __M_a_r_y_s_R_i_v_e_r ____ Area Priority __c_o_m_p_l_e_t_e __ _ Name South Corvallis Landing Location Mouth of the Marys River ---------South Bank T 12 S , R 5 W , Seo .. -------2 River Mile ----O County Benton Ownership : Pu blio ___C_i_t_y_o_r_c_o_rv_a_ll_1_· _s _&_o_r_e_g__ o_n_s_t_a_t_e_H_ig __ h_.w_a __ y_D_e __ p __ t_._. __ Private ____ Tax Lot No. Number of owners ---2 DESCRIPI'ION Land type --------------------------------Large flat Cover type -------------------------------Deciduous trees and shrubs adjacent to parking area. Road aooess --------------City street , Condition -------------Paved Flows Seasonal fluctuation Water quality ____F_a_i_r _______ _ Present stage of development Completed ramp and parking area. ANGLER NEEDS _____________ of frontage Acquisition: ------- Acres, Type of oonveyanoe _____________________ 12§ivelopment: Boat ramp: Type _____________ Number of lanes _____ Toilets _______Trails _______Roads __________ Parking area ___ For -----cars or -----car-trailer units This site is used primarily by recreational boaters using the Willamette River. 8 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife 11 of 42 Master Plan Angler Access & Associated Recreational Uses - Willamette River (Coast Rantge Basin) 1969 FISHERY1 Trout and warm-water soecies.
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