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CENTRAL POINT, Ore —On Jan. 10, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will stock two southwest Oregon ponds with excess hatchery summer steelhead adults to provide additional fishing opportunities.

ODFW will add 175 steelhead to Expo Pond near the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Central Point and Reinhart Park Pond in Grants Pass, formerly called All Sports Pond, will be stocked with 50 steelhead.

These excess fish are recycled back into the Rogue River up until Jan 1st of every year for anglers to enjoy. Trout bag limits for lakes are five per day, 8 inch minimum size and one fish over 20 inches.

“The fish are in good condition and average 4 to 5 pounds,” said Cole M. Rivers Hatchery Manager Randall Robart. “Recent rains and higher than normal river flows have brought abundant numbers of these fish into the hatchery in recent weeks providing this opportunity.”  

The mission of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is to protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. The agency consists of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, a commission-appointed director and a statewide staff of approximately 950 permanent employees. Headquartered in Salem, ODFW has regional offices in Clackamas, Roseburg, Bend, and La Grande with ten district offices located throughout the state. For additional information, please visit www.dfw.state.or.us.